Dragons interchange player Daniel Washbourne was hit high by the Roosters former NRL player Troy Wozniak and Moss Vale received a penalty.

The Dragons had the Roosters back-pedalling and looked on top for the first time in the match.

But some ill-discipline from Washbourne, who took matters over the high shot into his own hands, saw referee Glen Whiteman reverse the decision and send Washbourne to the sin-bin for a 10 minute spell.

Three tackles later Thirlmere scored to complete what was potentially a 12-point turnaround.