Ultimate Guide: NRLW Round 3 preview

Author: Newcastle Knights
Timestamp: Sun 11 Aug 2024, 09:15 AM

The nib Newcastle Knights NRLW side are back at McDonald Jones Stadium this Sunday looking to make it three wins from three to start the season.

Following a come-from-behind win over Canberra last week, the side have built some early momentum in 2024.

The women will kick-off after the men on Sunday to shape-up an exciting day of footy at the home of the Knights.

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS v ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

Date: Sunday 11 August

Kick-off: 6:10pm

Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium

The match will be shown live on Nine, Nine Now, Fox League and Kayo Sports

GAME DAY INFORMATION

We've broken everything down so you enjoy your gameday.

It's a huge triple-header this weekend with the NRL side kicking off before the NRLW side at McDonald Jones Stadium while the NSW Cup side will also play beforehand. Take your seat.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Since: 2021

Knights: 3

Dragons: 1

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TEAMS

Round 3 - Round 3 - Sunday 11 Aug

Full Time

Knights

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Tamika Upton

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan Berry
Winger for Knights is number 2 Sheridan Gallagher

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Maatuleio Fotu-Moala
Centre for Knights is number 3 Shanice Parker

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Keele Browne
Centre for Knights is number 4 Abigail Roache

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Bobbi Law
Winger for Knights is number 5 Lilly-Ann White

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Kimberley Hunt
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia Roche

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Zali Hopkins
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jesse Southwell

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Raecene McGregor

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Tayla Predebon

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia Higgins

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Kasey Reh
Prop for Knights is number 15 Kayla Romaniuk

Prop for Dragons is number 15 Madison Mulhall
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Laishon Albert-Jones

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Shenai Lendill
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Charlotte Basham
Lock for Knights is number 13 Hannah Southwell

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Alexis Tauaneai

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Nita Maynard

Interchange for Dragons is number 10 Jamilee Bright
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Rima Butler

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Bronte Wilson
Interchange for Knights is number 18 Jacinta Carter

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Steph Hancock
Interchange for Knights is number 19 Grace Kukutai

Interchange for Dragons is number 21 Tyla King

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 20 Viena Tinao

Replacement for Dragons is number 24 Sophie Clancy

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Dave Munro

Last updated: 8/11/2024 11:52:05 AM

TEAM NEWS

UPDATE: In one change to the squad, Jacinta Carter joins the interchange bench for Isabella Waterman.

Knights NRLW Head Coach Ben Jeffries named his side on Tuesday.

The side is unchanged from last round's away win over Canberra.

New signing Tenika Willison is named on the extended bench having arrived this week following her time with the New Zealand Rugby Sevens side at the Paris Olympic Games.

For the Dragons, Winger Margot Vella is out with an ankle injury, with Leio Fotu-Mola returning in her place.

Madison Mulhall has been named for interchange forward Sara Sautia who also sustained a foot injury in the loss to the Cowboys.

Other changes see Kasey Reh named to start with Sophie Clancy moving to the bench.

Ella Coster, who is on the comeback from a shoulder injury, is 18th player.

Fresh from winning gold in Paris with New Zealand's rugby sevens team, Tyla King is on the extended bench and could be a late inclusion.

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FORM GUIDE

The Knights made it back-to-back wins to start the 2024 season with a comeback win over the Canberra Raiders.

The side defeated the Raiders 26-20 away from home, while have notched 11 straight wins dating back to last season.

They take on the Dragons who were defeated 38-34 by the Cowboys last start.

KEY MATCH-UP

Jesse Southwell v Raecene McGregor: An exciting battle between the two No.7's this Sunday.

Jesse has had a strong start with her one-on-one defence on song to start the season while she ran for 135 metres and combined one try-assist in the win over the Raiders.

The Knights will be on guard against McGregor who was the 2022 Dally M Medallist.