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.
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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.
Match: Roosters v Cowboys
Round 8 -
home Team
Roosters
1st Position
away Team
Cowboys
6th Position
Venue: Industree Group Stadium, Gosford
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.
Match: Roosters v Cowboys
Round 8 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Cowboys
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 10 Essay Banu
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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 16 Lillian Yarrow
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Olivia Kernick2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Shaniah Power
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 17 Eliza Lopamaua2nd 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 11 Amber HallInterchange for Cowboys is number 8 Tallisha Harden
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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 19 Jazmon Tupou-Witchman
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Samantha Economos
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 18 Krystal Blackwell
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.
