NRLW 2024, Round 8, Sydney Roosters v North Queensland Cowboys, match preview, team lists

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 15 Sep 2024, 11:07 AM

The Roosters made a statement last week with a huge win against the Sharks, who had been undefeated before being scorched by the red-hot Chooks.

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The Cowboys on the other hand got the job - just - against Wests Tigers, with four from four conversions from Kirra Dibb seeing her side home, despite being outscored five tries to four.

North Queensland have been patchy this season, but have found just enough grit to scrap together four wins to sit just outside the top four, but will need to up their game considerably against the Roosters who share second spot with the Broncos.

Being played at Cbus Super Stadium, Sydney's last visit to the venue was their heaviest loss of the season against the Titans and they will be keen to wipe the slate clean against another Queensland opponent.

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 15 Sep

Full Time

Roosters

Cowboys

Venue: Industree Group Stadium, Gosford

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Team News

Roosters: A late switch sees powerhouse Kiwi Amber Hall revert to the bench and Eliza Lopamaua start in the second row, while Millie Elliott will start from the interchange in her return from suspension. With Tarryn Aiken out with a shoulder injury, Jocelyn Kelleher moves to halfback, with Bridie Parker the new five-eighth. Jayme Fressard is back from her suspension and slots into the centres, with Mia Wood returning to the wing.

Cowboys: Lily Peacock returns to the squad via the bench after sitting out last week with a head knock, while new signing Jazmon Tupou-Witchman was added to the bench on Saturday. Co-captain Tallisha Harden reverts to the interchanged in a late change, with Lillian Yarrow starting in her place at prop.

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 15 Sep

Full Time

Roosters

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Samantha Bremner

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Francesca Goldthorp
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Jayme Fressard

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Vitalina Naikore
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Jasmin Strange

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jakiya Whitfeld
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle Kelly

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Jasmine Peters
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mia Wood

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Lavinia Tauhalaliku
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Brydie Parker

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tahlulah Tillett
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Jocelyn Kelleher

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Kirra Dibb

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Otesa Pule

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Essay Banu
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley Davis

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Emma Manzelmann
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Pani Hopoate

Prop for Cowboys is number 16 Lillian Yarrow
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Olivia Kernick

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Shaniah Power
2nd Row for Roosters is number 17 Eliza Lopamaua

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Tiana Raftstrand-Smith
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Tiana Davison

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Bree Chester

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 11 Amber Hall

Interchange for Cowboys is number 8 Tallisha Harden
Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Tavarna Papalii

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jetaya Faifua
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Taina Naividi

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Lily Peacock
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Millie Elliott

Interchange for Cowboys is number 19 Jazmon Tupou-Witchman

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Samantha Economos
Reserve for Cowboys is number 18 Krystal Blackwell

Match Officials

Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 9/15/2024 11:18:12 PM

Stat Attack

The Roosters have scored 104 points in three straight wins on the Central Coast.
The Cowboys play at Industree Group Stadium for the first time.
Roosters captain Isabelle Kelly and hooker Keeley Davis will play their 40th NRLW games.
Cowboys centre Jakiya Whitfeld has scored five tries in her past six games.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.