Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 1 of the 2024 Telstra Women's Premiership season.
NRLW Team Lists: Round 1
Knights v Roosters, Thursday 7.45pm at McDonald Jones Stadium
Match: Knights v Roosters
Round 1 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Tamika UptonFullback for Roosters is number 1 Isabelle Kelly
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Sheridan GallagherWinger for Roosters is number 2 Taina Naividi
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Shanice ParkerCentre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica Sergis
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Abigail RoacheCentre for Roosters is number 4 Jasmin Strange
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Isabella WatermanWinger for Roosters is number 5 Mia Wood
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia RocheFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Jayme Fressard
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jesse SouthwellHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Tarryn Aiken
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Tayla PredebonProp for Roosters is number 8 Millie Elliott
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia HigginsHooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley Davis
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Caitlan Johnston-GreenProp for Roosters is number 10 Pani Hopoate
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Laishon Albert-Jones2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Otesa Pule
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Olivia Kernick
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Hannah SouthwellLock for Roosters is number 13 Aliyah Nasio
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Nita MaynardInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Jocelyn Kelleher
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Kayla RomaniukInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Eliza Lopamaua
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Rima ButlerInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Samantha Economos
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Grace KukutaiInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Mya Hill-Moana
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 18 Jacinta CarterReplacement for Roosters is number 18 Imogen Hei
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
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Knights: The Knights will begin their title defence with new coach Ben Jeffries naming a strong side for the 2024 season opener. Headlined by superstar fullback Tamika Upton, Blues Origin representatives Olivia Higgins, Caitlan Johnston-Green and Yasmin Clydsdale help form a formidable forward pack. Newcastle favourites the Southwell sisters Jesse and captain Hannah will also run out for the clash.
Roosters: Captain Isabelle Kelly has been named at fullback for the Tri-Colours after the club were dealt a cruel blow with Corban Baxter ruled out for the season after rupturing her ACL and tearing her lateral meniscus in their pre-season trial. Jasmin Strange will join Jess Sergis as the club's centre pairing. After playing as five-eighth last season, Maroons half Tarryn Aiken has been named at halfback, with Jayme Fressard her five-eighth partner. Samantha Bremner, who came out of retirement this week to help add depth to the squad, has been named in the reserves.
Sharks v Cowboys, Saturday 11.00am at PointsBet Stadium
Match: Sharks v Cowboys
Round 1 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Cowboys
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Jada TaylorFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Francesca Goldthorp
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Cassie StaplesWinger for Cowboys is number 2 Krystal Blackwell
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana PenitaniCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Jakiya Whitfeld
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Annessa BiddleCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Jasmine Peters
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Georgia RavicsWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Vitalina Naikore
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Emma TonegatoFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tahlulah Tillett
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Tayla PrestonHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Kirra Dibb
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Ellie JohnstonProp for Cowboys is number 8 Tallisha Harden
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy DoddHooker for Cowboys is number 14 Alisha Foord
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Holli WheelerProp for Cowboys is number 10 Makenzie Weale
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Talei Holmes2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 China Polata
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Rhiannon Byers2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Tiana Raftstrand-Smith
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Brooke AndersonLock for Cowboys is number 13 Bree Chester
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Georgia HannawayInterchange for Cowboys is number 9 Emma Manzelmann
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Chloe SaundersInterchange for Cowboys is number 15 Lily Peacock
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Vanessa FoliakiInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Harata Butler
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Tegan DymockInterchange for Cowboys is number 17 Essay Banu
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Manilita TakapautoloReplacement for Cowboys is number 18 Shaniah Power
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
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Sharks: Cronulla have named a star-studded line-up for their season opener, with young gun Jada Taylor at fullback and Blues custodian Emma Tonegato pairing with Tayla Preston to help direct the side at five-eighth. New signing from Norths Devils Georgia Hannaway has been named on the interchange bench, with the former rugby sevens talent helping guide her BMD Premiership side to the grand final this year. International and State of Origin centre Tiana Penitani will again captain the side after serving in the role in their inaugural season last year.
Cowboys: Off-season recruit Jakiya Whitfeld will start in the centres for her first official game for the Cowboys, after last year claiming NRLW Dally M Winger of the Year honours. New coach Rick Henry has named English star Francesca Goldthorp to reprise her role as fullback after injury cut short her season last year. The Kiwi Ferns coach has also had the luxury of naming a number of players involved in the recent State of Origin series, with Blues squad member Kirra Dibb named as halfback, alongside Queensland series winners Emma Manzelmann at hooker and Makenzie Weale at prop. Youngster Lily Peacock has been named to come off the bench.
Broncos v Eels, Saturday 12.45pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Broncos v Eels
Round 1 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayley MaddickFullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi Church
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Julia RobinsonWinger for Eels is number 2 Zali Fay
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Mele HufangaCentre for Eels is number 3 Rory Owen
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Lauren DamCentre for Eels is number 4 Rosie Kelly
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Bree SpreadboroughWinger for Eels is number 5 Monique Donovan
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Skyla AdamsFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Cassey Tohi-Hiku
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali BrigginshawHalfback for Eels is number 7 Rachael Pearson
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausalaProp for Eels is number 8 Elsie Albert
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada FergusonHooker for Eels is number 9 Rueben Cherrington
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Brianna ClarkProp for Eels is number 10 Madeline Jones
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Mariah Denman2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Boss Kapua
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Mahalia Murphy
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Keilee JosephLock for Eels is number 13 Kennedy Cherrington
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Lavinia GouldInterchange for Eels is number 14 Taneka Todhunter
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea LenarduzziInterchange for Eels is number 15 Tyla Amiatu
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Tazmin RapanaInterchange for Eels is number 16 Jade Fonua
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Jasmine FogaviniInterchange for Eels is number 17 Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Tafito LafaeleReplacement for Eels is number 19 Rosemarie Beckett
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
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Broncos: With five-eighth Gayle Broughton still sidelined with a back complaint, Skyla Adams has been named to make her NRLW debut, partnering with skipper Ali Brigginshaw in the halves. Adams was part of the senior Maroons squad this year and also played in the Under 19 Origin for Queensland. Winger Bree Spreadborough, who was signed from the Central Queensland Capras, will also make her debut. Lock Keilee Joseph will play her first game for Brisbane after signing from the Roosters in the off-season.
Eels: New coach Steve Georgallis has named a strong side for his first official NRLW game in charge, with PNG powerhouse Elsie Albert named as starting prop after injury woes saw her only feature in one match last year. New captain Mahalia Murphy will line up in the second row, with deputy Abbi Church in the No.1 jersey. New South Wales Origin representative Rachael Pearson will guide the side as halfback while Georgallis has also handed out a number of NRLW debuts, with plenty of eyes set to be on New Zealand Black Fern and Super Rugby player Rosie Kelly who has been named in the centres.
Dragons v Titans, Sunday 12.00pm at WIN Stadium
Match: Dragons v Titans
Round 1 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan BerryFullback for Titans is number 1 Evania Pelite
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Maatuleio Fotu-MoalaWinger for Titans is number 2 Karina Brown
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Keele BrowneCentre for Titans is number 3 Jaime Chapman
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Bobbi LawCentre for Titans is number 4 Niall Williams-Guthrie
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Margot VellaWinger for Titans is number 5 Emily Bass
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Zali HopkinsFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Taliah Fuimaono
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Raecene McGregorHalfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren Brown
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Angelina Teakaraanga-KatoaProp for Titans is number 8 Shannon Mato
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Sophie ClancyHooker for Titans is number 9 Brittany Breayley-Nati
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Prop for Dragons is number 17 Steph HancockProp for Titans is number 10 Jessika Elliston
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Shenai Lendill2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Zara Canfield
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Charlotte Basham2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Shaylee Bent
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Alexis TauaneaiLock for Titans is number 13 Georgia Hale
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 10 Jamilee BrightInterchange for Titans is number 14 Lily-Rose Kolc
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Kasey RehInterchange for Titans is number 15 Rilee Jorgensen
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Sara SautiaInterchange for Titans is number 16 Dannii Perese
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Bronte WilsonInterchange for Titans is number 17 Laikha Clarke
Reserves
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Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Kimberley HuntReserve for Titans is number 18 Georgia Grey
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
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Dragons: Coach Jamie Soward has rewarded the good form of his youngsters and handed out a number of NRL debuts, headlined by New South Wales Under 19 Origin star Kasey Reh. The young halfback was voted player of the match in the 46-4 win and has been named in the interchange bench alongside fellow young gun Bronte Wilson. One of the most capped players in the NRLW, Steph Hancock has returned to the club and has been named on the bench, while Kiwi Ferns star Raecene McGregor will captain the side as halfback.
Titans: Highly-rated youngster Lily-Rose Kolc has been named to make her NRLW debut after being named on the bench by coach Karyn Murphy. The Tweed Seagulls hooker was elevated to the top 24 roster earlier this year. Rilee Jorgensen (interchange) and Emily Bass (wing) - who both recently missed out on Queensland representative games due to injury - have made their recoveries and have been named to face the Dragons. Maroons hooker Lauren Brown, who starred for Queensland as they claimed the inaugural three-game State of Origin series, will line up as halfback for the season opener.
Wests Tigers v Raiders, Sunday 1.45pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium
Match: Wests Tigers v Raiders
Round 1 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Botille Vette-WelshFullback for Raiders is number 1 Apii Nicholls
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Harmony CrichtonWinger for Raiders is number 2 Madison Bartlett
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Leianne TufugaCentre for Raiders is number 3 Cheyelle Robins-Reti
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Rikeya HorneCentre for Raiders is number 4 Mackenzie Wiki
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tess StainesWinger for Raiders is number 5 Alanna Dummett
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Pauline Piliae-RasabaleFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Zahara Temara
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Losana LutuHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Ashleigh Quinlan
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah TogatukiProp for Raiders is number 8 Tommaya Kelly-Sines
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma NourHooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté Temara
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Christian PioProp for Raiders is number 10 Sophie Holyman
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kezie Apps2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Monalisa Soliola
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shaianne McGlone2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Hollie-Mae Dodd
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Najvada GeorgeLock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima Taufa
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Sophie CurtainInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma Barnes
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Tara ReinkeInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace Kemp
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Natasha PenitaniInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Kerehitina Matua
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Brooke TalatainaInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Sereana Naitokatoka
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Jessica KennedyReplacement for Raiders is number 18 Felice Quinlan
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
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Wests Tigers: Co-captains Botille Vette-Welsh and Kezie Apps will provide the experience for a Tigers side that will see three players make their NRLW debut, including off-season recruits Natasha Penitani and Shaianne McGlone. Harmony Crichton has also been named to play her first NRLW game on the wing. The 19-year-old sister of NSW Origin star Stephen has progressed through Wests Tigers pathways, playing in the Tarsha Gale Cup and NSW Women’s Premiership competitions. Forward Tara Reinke will make her Wests Tigers debut against her former club after making the move in the off-season.
Raiders: The Raiders just missed out on a finals berth in their debut season last year and have kept the core of that building squad together for season 2024. Both inaugural season co-captains Simaima Taufa (lock) and Zahara Temara (five-eighth) have been named and bring plenty of experience to the side. Temara was part of Queensland's successful Origin squad, while prop Sophie Holyman and interchange forward Grace Kemp were also involved in this year's series. Fiji Bulikula representative Sereana Naitokatoka, who played nine games with the Eels last season, has been named on the interchange.