With the two fixtures dates confirmed that St George Illawarra Dragons will play at Glen Willow in 2019, Matt Cooper told how the Dragons feel about revisiting Mudgee and why it’s important to do so.
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In his last visit, former Dragons centre, Matt Cooper saw how highly contested players such as himself are received in the Mudgee community.
“Last year when I came out, I went to the local junior club and to a couple of schools, and everyone was so excited just to see their NRL heros in the flesh.”
Placing great importance on visiting regional NSW, Cooper says Mudgee is a place where the Dragons are always happy to return to.
“I know how much it means to the people of Mudgee so that way we can support the local town just as much as you support us.”
Mudgee is one of those places where we just can’t wait to get back out to.
- Matt Cooper
Dragons will take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs for the 36th annual Charity Shield on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
The round 10 NRL Premierships game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, with the opponent to be announced when the 2019 NRL Draw is released.
When asked about the round 10 match, Cooper laughed up the idea it would be an answer to his prayers if it were the wooden spoon prone Paramatta Eels.
“We don’t know the opponent yet, but hopefully it is Paramatta.”
These matches are part of a two-year deal between the Dragons and Mid-Western Regional Council ahead of the 2018 season.
Tickets go on sale for the Charity Shield at the start of November.
The 2018 Charity Shield went to South Sydney who took out St George, 22-18.
Round 10 went to the Dragons who beat Canberra Raiders, 25-18.
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Jay-Anna Sleeman
Reporter for the Western Advocate. First began as a sports journalist with ACM in 2018 before moving on to cover news and court.
Reporter for the Western Advocate. First began as a sports journalist with ACM in 2018 before moving on to cover news and court.
