Cowboys v Titans: Henry shakes up bench; Two set to debut
This week's Queensland derby has plenty riding on the result with the previously high-flying Titans crashing back down to earth last week, while the Cowboys struggled to find the attack.
After posting strong opening round wins, the Gold Coast were stunned by the Broncos last week, crashing to their heaviest defeat in club history in their 44-4 loss.
The result was made worse with Niall Williams-Guthrie unable to finish the match with a hamstring injury, with the centre set for a stint on the sidelines.
The Cowboys also could not back up their winning efforts from Round 2, with the Eels proving too strong in their 20-6 win. After being held scoreless in Round 1, the home side found it hard to convert their chances with the ball, but concerningly, they also missed 50 tackles in the match.
However, there is plenty of talent in the side, with players like prop Essay Banu and Tiana Raftstrand-Smith putting in powerful efforts and the Cowboys will be hoping their can find their groove.
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Team News
Cowboys: There has been a shake-up on the bench with Tallisha Harden named to start, with Lily Peacock on the interchange bench. However, the pair have been swapping roles on game day. Alisha Foord has not been named with week after breaking her thumb, with former Titan Jetaya Faifua to make her first appearance for the year. Harata Butler is also poised for her second game as a Cowboy. Lillian Yarrow, who made her NRLW debut last week, is 18th player.
Titans: With centre Niall Williams-Guthrie ruled out with a hamstring injury, Lailani Montgommery gets her NRLW debut. Prop Matekino Gray is also set for a debut after being named on the bench. Rilee Jorgensen also returns to the starting side in the second row, with Ngatokotoru Arakua moving to the extended reserves and Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell to 18th player.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Krystal BlackwellFullback for Titans is number 1 Evania Pelite
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Francesca GoldthorpWinger for Titans is number 2 Georgia Grey
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jakiya WhitfeldCentre for Titans is number 3 Jaime Chapman
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Jasmine PetersCentre for Titans is number 4 Lailani Montgomery
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Libby SurhaWinger for Titans is number 5 Emily Bass
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tahlulah TillettFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Taliah Fuimaono
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Kirra DibbHalfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren Brown
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Tallisha HardenProp for Titans is number 8 Shannon Mato
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Emma ManzelmannHooker for Titans is number 9 Brittany Breayley-Nati
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Essay BanuProp for Titans is number 10 Jessika Elliston
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 China Polata2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Rilee Jorgensen
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Tiana Raftstrand-Smith2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Shaylee Bent
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Bree ChesterLock for Titans is number 13 Georgia Hale
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jetaya FaifuaInterchange for Titans is number 14 Lily-Rose Kolc
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Lily PeacockInterchange for Titans is number 15 Laikha Clarke
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Sareka MookaInterchange for Titans is number 16 Matekino Gray
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 23 Harata ButlerInterchange for Titans is number 17 Dannii Perese
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Lillian YarrowReplacement for Titans is number 18 Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Shaniah PowerReserve for Titans is number 19 Ngatokotoru Arakua
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Ebony Raftstrand-SmithReserve for Titans is number 20 Georgia Sim
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Shellie LongReserve for Titans is number 21 Sarina Masaga
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 24 Vitalina NaikoreReserve for Titans is number 22 Malaela Sua
Cowboys Ins
- Ebony Raftstrand-Smith
- Harata Butler
- Jetaya Faifua
- Shaniah Power
- Vitalina Naikore
Titans Ins
- Georgia Sim
- Malaela Sua
- Matekino Gray
- Rilee Jorgensen
- Sarina Masaga
Cowboys Outs
- Alisha Foord
Titans Ins
- Niall Williams-Guthrie
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Cowboys have lost three from four at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
- The Titans have won five of their past seven games at Queensland venues.
- The Cowboys have won only one of their past eight games.
- The Titans have won seven of their past nine games.
Match: Cowboys v Titans
Round 4 -
home Team
Cowboys
9th Position
away Team
Titans
5th Position
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
