Roosters v Cowboys: New halves pairing; Peacock adds punch
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.
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.
Match: Roosters v Cowboys
Round 8 -
home Team
Roosters
2nd Position
away Team
Cowboys
6th Position
Venue: Industree Group Stadium, Gosford
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Roosters: 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. The forward pack has also seen a reshuffle with Amber Hall to start in the second row and Eliza Lopamaua moving to the bench. Millie Elliott also returns from suspension via the bench with Samantha Economos named as 18th player.
Cowboys: Lily Peacock returns to the squad after sitting out with a head knock via the bench in the only change to the 17 who just held on against Wests Tigers last week, pushing Shellie Long into the reserves. Co-captain Tallisha Harden is named in the no. 8 jersey with Sareka Mooka moving from the starting side onto the bench. New signing Jazmon Tupou-Witchman has been included in the reserves after joining the club. The 20-year-old forward has previously appeared in two NRL games for the Sharks as well as four Tests for the Cook Islands.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Samantha BremnerFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Francesca Goldthorp
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Jayme FressardWinger for Cowboys is number 2 Vitalina Naikore
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Jasmin StrangeCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Jakiya Whitfeld
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle KellyCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Jasmine Peters
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mia WoodWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Lavinia Tauhalaliku
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Brydie ParkerFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tahlulah Tillett
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Jocelyn KelleherHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Kirra Dibb
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Otesa PuleProp for Cowboys is number 8 Tallisha Harden
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley DavisHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Emma Manzelmann
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Pani HopoateProp for Cowboys is number 10 Essay Banu
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Amber Hall2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Shaniah Power
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Olivia Kernick2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Tiana Raftstrand-Smith
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Tiana DavisonLock for Cowboys is number 13 Bree Chester
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Tavarna PapaliiInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jetaya Faifua
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Taina NaividiInterchange for Cowboys is number 15 Lily Peacock
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Millie ElliottInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Lillian Yarrow
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Eliza LopamauaInterchange for Cowboys is number 23 Sareka Mooka
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Samantha EconomosReplacement for Cowboys is number 18 Krystal Blackwell
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Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Shannon RoseReserve for Cowboys is number 19 Jazmon Tupou-Witchman
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Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Kayla JacksonReserve for Cowboys is number 20 Shellie Long
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Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Mya Hill-MoanaReserve for Cowboys is number 21 Libby Surha
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Ebony Raftstrand-Smith
Roosters Ins
- Jayme Fressard
- Kayla Jackson
- Millie Elliott
- Mya Hill-Moana
- Shannon Rose
Cowboys Ins
- Ebony Raftstrand-Smith
- Jazmon Tupou-Witchman
- Libby Surha
- Lily Peacock
Roosters Outs
- Imogen Hei
- Tarryn Aiken
Cowboys Ins
Match Officials
- Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
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.
