Dragon Trent Merrin on the attack. Picture: Mark Evans Source: The Daily Telegraph
ST George Illawarra forward Trent Merrin is set to make a permanent move to lock this year after being named in the No. 13 jersey for round one.
Merrin played prop for NSW last year, but was named in the back row by coach Steve Price today after impressing in that position during the trials.
As expected, Nathan Fien beat rookie Josh Drinkwater to the retired Ben Hornby’s halfback spot, while Chase Stanley beat Daniel Vidot to the centre position.
Cameron King has recovered from a serious concussion and will take his place on the bench as back-up for first-choice hooker Mitch Rein.
"The entire team are looking forward to the task ahead against the current reigning Premiers and executing our plays to the best of our ability," Price said.
"The players have worked extremely hard this pre-season and I know what they have all put in to be where they are now.
"All the players travelling down will put in a strong performance and I’m confident in the players who will take to the field on Sunday."
Dragons
1. Gerard Beale
2. Brett Morris
3. Chase Stanley
4. Matt Cooper
5. Jason Nightingale
6. Jamie Soward
7. Nathan Fien
8. Dan Hunt
9. Mitch Rein
10. Michael Weyman
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Ben Creagh (c)
13. Trent Merrin
Interchange:
14. Bronson Harrison
15. Leeson Ah Mau
16. Matt Prior
17. Cameron King
19. Jack Stockwell
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