Souths' 2017 season virtually ended when Inglis limped off early in the second half of their season opener last year.
While it's difficult to discern too much from trial form, they appeared to have rediscovered their attacking spark under new coach Anthony Seibold.
Hooker Damien Cook, set to start ahead of veteran rake Robbie Farah, was again dynamic and repeatedly created confusion in the Dragons' defensive line as he jumped out of dummy half. Star recruit Dane Gagai looked sharp, while five-eighth Cody Walker crossed for a sublime four-pointer in the second half running off John Sutton.
• The impact of Cooper Cronk and James Tedesco on the Sydney Roosters' all-star attack will come quicker than expected, according to coach Trent Robinson.
Cronk and Tedesco both starred in their first outing in Roosters colours on Saturday night, guiding them to a 28-26 come-from-behind win over Manly in Gosford.
Cronk was his composed self in his 50-minute showing, with Robinson paying tribute to the way he helped steady the side after they fell behind 16-0 barely even touching the ball.
Tedesco also crossed for two tries alongside centre Latrell Mitchell in the comeback, the second to put the Roosters in the lead after he chipped and chased to put the exclamation mark on a 60-minute effort.
The arrival of the star duo has catapulted the consistent Roosters into premiership favouritism, but it is widely expected the side will take time to gel given fresh faces fill half their attacking spine.
However, that's not a rhetoric Trent Robinson is buying in to.
"I have heard a lot about combinations this week and how it's a linear progression based on time, and I don't believe that," Robinson said.
"I think you see people who have played for years that don't have good combinations.
"And then you have guys who work hard enough and train hard enough that get it quickly. That's what we want to see."
- AAP
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