Raiders v Cowboys: Dummett back; Weale to make her return
The Raiders are out to snap a three-game losing streak when they host the Cowboys on Saturday afternoon.
North Queensland will travel to Canberra on a high after an 11-10 victory over the Titans last weekend.
Kirra Dibb was the hero, kicking a 64th minute field goal to sink their Queensland rivals.
The halfback is out to steer her side to victory over the Raiders this weekend and a win could see them climb inside the top four after five weeks of the nine-round season.
Canberra are rapidly entering desperation stages after suffering another heartbreaking defeat last week.
A 65th-minute Stacey Waaka try consigned Darrin Borthwick's side to a third-straight loss.
The coach is hopeful a return home will prove the perfect remedy as they look to remain in touch with the top four.
Match: Raiders v Cowboys
Round 5 -
home Team
Raiders
8th Position
away Team
Cowboys
7th Position
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team news
Raiders: With Monalisa Soliola sidelined with a shoulder injury, Kerehitina Matua moves from the bench to start in the second row. Alanna Dummett has also been named to return after suffering a head knock in Round 1, coming in on the wing in place of Shakiah Tungai. Young centre Relna Wuruki-Hosea is set to make her NRLW debut after being selected on the bench, with Felice Quinlan the new 18.
Cowboys: Maroons representative Makenzie Weale returns via the bench this week after being sidelined since Round 1 with a head knock. Sareka Mooka moves into the reserves. Francesca Goldthorp is also named to switch back to fullback with Krystal Blackwell on the wing after the pair have swapped positions in recent weeks. Forward Tallisha Harden has again been named to start with Lily Peacock on the bench, but that is set to change come game day.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Apii NichollsFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Francesca Goldthorp
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Madison BartlettWinger for Cowboys is number 2 Krystal Blackwell
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Cheyelle Robins-RetiCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Jakiya Whitfeld
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Mackenzie WikiCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Jasmine Peters
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Alanna DummettWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Libby Surha
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Zahara TemaraFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tahlulah Tillett
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ashleigh QuinlanHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Kirra Dibb
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Tommaya Kelly-SinesProp for Cowboys is number 8 Tallisha Harden
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté TemaraHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Emma Manzelmann
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Sophie HolymanProp for Cowboys is number 10 Essay Banu
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Kerehitina Matua2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 China Polata
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Hollie-Mae Dodd2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Tiana Raftstrand-Smith
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima TaufaLock for Cowboys is number 13 Bree Chester
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma BarnesInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jetaya Faifua
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace KempInterchange for Cowboys is number 15 Lily Peacock
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Relna Wuruki-HoseaInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Makenzie Weale
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Sereana NaitokatokaInterchange for Cowboys is number 17 Harata Butler
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Felice QuinlanReplacement for Cowboys is number 18 Shellie Long
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Reserve for Raiders is number 19 Georgia WilleyReserve for Cowboys is number 19 Sareka Mooka
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Reserve for Raiders is number 20 Tatiana FinauReserve for Cowboys is number 20 Lillian Yarrow
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Reserve for Raiders is number 21 Jaida FaleonoReserve for Cowboys is number 21 Vitalina Naikore
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Reserve for Raiders is number 22 Amelia PasikalaReserve for Cowboys is number 23 Shaniah Power
Raiders Ins
- Alanna Dummett
- Amelia Pasikala
- Felice Quinlan
- Georgia Willey
- Jaida Faleono
- Tatiana Finau
Cowboys Ins
- Lillian Yarrow
- Makenzie Weale
- Shaniah Power
- Vitalina Naikore
Raiders Outs
- Monalisa Soliola
- Shakiah Tungai
Cowboys Ins
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Raiders have conceded 78 points in their past three games.
- The Cowboys play at GIO Stadium for the first time.
- Raiders winger Madison Bartlett has scored six tries in her past five games at GIO Stadium.
- Only four Cowboys players have played an NRLW game at GIO Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
