NRLW Late Mail: Grand Final - Sergis set to start; Wheeler props up pack
The Roosters were boosted by the inclusion of three of their superstars last week, with Jess Sergis and Tarryn Aiken return ing from injury and Isabelle Kelly coming through unscathed despite coming back from an elbow dislocation.
Sharks prop Holli Wheeler has served her one-game suspension and returns for the decider in a big boost of experience for Cronulla.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates ahead of the 2024 NRLW Telstra Premiership grand final.
NRLW Team Lists: Grand Final
Roosters v Sharks, Sunday 2.55pm AEDT at Accor Stadium
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Samantha BremnerFullback for Sharks is number 1 Emma Tonegato
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Jayme FressardWinger for Sharks is number 2 Cassie Staples
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica SergisCentre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana Penitani
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle KellyCentre for Sharks is number 4 Annessa Biddle
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brydie ParkerWinger for Sharks is number 5 Georgia Ravics
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Jocelyn KelleherFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Georgia Hannaway
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Tarryn AikenHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Tayla Preston
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Millie ElliottProp for Sharks is number 8 Ellie Johnston
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley DavisHooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy Dodd
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Otesa PuleProp for Sharks is number 10 Holli Wheeler
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Amber Hall2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Talei Holmes
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Olivia Kernick2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Rhiannon Byers
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Tiana DavisonLock for Sharks is number 13 Brooke Anderson
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Tavarna PapaliiInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Filomina Hanisi
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Jasmin StrangeInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Manilita Takapautolo
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Samantha EconomosInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Vanessa Foliaki
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Pani HopoateInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Tegan Dymock
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Mia WoodReplacement for Sharks is number 19 Nakia Davis-Welsh
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Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Mya Hill-MoanaReserve for Sharks is number 20 Chloe Saunders
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Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Taina NaividiReserve for Sharks is number 21 Dominique du Toit
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Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Eliza LopamauaReserve for Sharks is number 22 Sharni Smale
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Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Shannon RoseReserve for Sharks is number 23 Leki Leilua
Roosters Ins
- Eliza Lopamaua
- Mya Hill-Moana
- Shannon Rose
- Taina Naividi
Sharks Ins
- Dominique du Toit
- Holli Wheeler
- Leki Leilua
- Sharni Smale
Roosters Outs
Sharks Ins
Match Officials
- Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
Roosters: Centre Jess Sergis will after her successful injury return via the bench last week, moving Jasmin Strange to the interchange. Tarryn Aiken, who was a late call up in the No.20 jersey in the win over the Knights has been named at halfback to partner with Jocelyn Kelleher. Brydie Parker, originally named in the halves last week before a late switch will remain on the wing, with Mia Wood, who moved to 18th player duties in last week's reshuffle is the replacement player.
Sharks: Experienced prop Holli Wheeler is back in the starting side after missing last week's semi-final win over the Broncos with suspension, moving Tegan Dymock to the bench. Chloe Saunders drops to the extended reserves while Nakia Davis-Welsh is the replacement player in the number 19 jersey.
