nib Newcastle Knights NRLW Head Coach Ben Jeffries has confirmed his team for their final round clash against the North Queensland Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
In team news, forward Evah McEwen will make her debut in jersey 19.
After joining the Knights pathways system and following a standout Tarsha Gale Cup this season, McEwen has impressed to earn her first opportunity in the top grade, becoming NRLW Knight #57.
A powerful ball-runner and NSW Origin Under 19's representative, Evah joins the interchange bench with Rima Butler ruled out with a MCL (knee) injury.
Tayla Predebon moves into the starting 13.
There are no further changes to the team with the squad fighting for a finals spot against the Cowboys.
See the team below:
TEAM LIST
1. Tamika Upton - Greg Tapp Printing
2. Sheridan Gallagher - Allara Learning
3. Shanice Parker - DGI Trading
4. Abigail Roache - Chill-Rite
5. Tenika Willison - PalmerBet
6. Georgia Roche - Guardian Safety Solutions
7. Jesse Southwell - Bella Group Services
16. Tayla Predebon - Hunter City Motor Group
9. Olivia Higgins - East Coast Building & Pest Services
10. Simone Karpani - Hunter Imaging
11. Laishon Albert-Jones - Newcastle Private Hospital
12. Yasmin Clydsdale - NBN News
13. Hannah Southwell (C) - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
Interchange:
14. Evie Jones - Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment
15. Kayla Romaniuk - M&J Chickens
17. Viena Tinao - Dandelion House
19. Evah McEwen - Hardy's
Extended Bench:
18. Lilly Ann-White
DETAILS
Match: Cowboys v Knights
Round 9 -
home Team
Cowboys
6th Position
away Team
Knights
3rd Position
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville