nib Newcastle Knights NRLW Head Coach Ronald Griffiths has named his 22-woman squad for our opening round clash against the St George Illawarra Dragons at McDonald Jones Stadium this Saturday afternoon.
There is a host of new faces lining up in the red and blue for the first time.
Sheridan Gallagher, Abigail Roache, Laishon Albert-Jones and Viena Tinao will make their NRLW debut while Jasmin Strange, Rima Butler and Nita Maynard will make their Club debut.
Newly named Vice-Captain, Tamika Upton will lead the side out for the first time in the absence of Hannah Southwell.
Meet the 2023 NRLW squad
World Cup winners Yasmin Clydsdale and Caitlan Johnston line-up in the second-row together while NRLW Rookie of the Year Jesse Southwell is back at halfback.
Knights Members and supporters won't want to miss this Saturday's clash as part of a blockbuster double-header with the NRL squad.
The NRLW side will start at 3:10pm before the NRL fixture from 5:30pm.
This Round's Match Day Partner is Hunter City Motor Group while our 50-50 Charity raffle partner is OzHarvest.
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See the squad below:
1. Tamika Upton (C) - Hunter City Motor Group
2. Sheridan Gallagher - M&J Chickens
3. Abigail Roache - PalmerBet
4. Shanice Parker - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
5. Jasmin Strange - PKF
6. Caitlin Moran - Taylor's Outdoor Power Equipment
7. Jesse Southwell - Triple M
8. Tayla Predebon - Hunter Imaging
9. Olivia Higgins - East Coast Building and Pest
10. Rima Butler - Mobile Mouthguards
11. Yasmin Clydsdale - A Plus Contracting & Poly Welding
12. Caitlan Johnston - The Wests Group
13. Laishon Albert-Jones - NBN
Interchange:
14. Nita Maynard - Greg Tapp Printing
15. Kayla Romaniuk - Guardian Safety Solutions
16. Simone Karpani - Bella Group Services
17. Viena Tinao - Allara Learning
Extended Bench:
18. Tiana Davison
19. Tamerah Leati
20. Jayde Herdegen
21. Felila Kia
22. Georgia Roche
DETAILS
Match: Knights v Dragons
Round 1 -
home Team
Knights
3rd Position
away Team
Dragons
8th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle