Raiders v Cowboys: Quinlan ruled out; Goldthorp blow for Cowboys
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
Team news
Raiders: Halfback Ash Quinlan (illness) is a late withdrawal, so Sereana Naitokatoka moves to halfback and Felice Quinlan joins the interchange to make her NRLW debut. Monalisa Soliola is sidelined with a shoulder injury, which means Kerehitina Matua will start in the second row. Alanna Dummett will return on the wing after suffering a head knock in Round 1 in place of Shakiah Tungai. Young centre Relna Wuruki-Hosea will make her NRLW debut after being selected on the bench.
Cowboys: There's a major reshuffle an hour before kick-off due to Fran Goldthorp being ruled out. It means Krystal Blackwell moves to fullback, where she has experience this year anyway, with Vitalina Naikore returning to the wing. Harata Butler and Lily Peacock both start up front, with Tallisha Harden to come off the bench alongside Shellie Long, who is a late inclusion for her first NRLW appearance of 2024.
Match: Raiders v Cowboys
Round 5 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Cowboys
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Apii NichollsFullback for Cowboys is number 2 Krystal Blackwell
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Madison BartlettWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Libby Surha
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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 21 Vitalina Naikore
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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 17 Sereana NaitokatokaHalfback 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 15 Lily Peacock
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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 17 Harata Butler
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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 8 Tallisha Harden
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace KempInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jetaya Faifua
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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 18 Felice QuinlanInterchange for Cowboys is number 18 Shellie Long
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 21 Jaida FaleonoReplacement for Cowboys is number 19 Sareka Mooka
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.
