Official 2023 Sharks NRLW Team (Women)

XGinga · May 24, 2023

NRLW Origin is on June 1st at CommBank Stadium.
Just over a week out and this is the first I have heard of it. For a game that says they want to grow the womens sport, there is not much of a build up to the big games.
Similar to the City vs Country game the other week. First I knew of it was the day the game was being played and that was only because I opened the Kayo app and saw that it was about to start.
Anyway, see below team lists. Bold are our NRLW signed players.

NSW	#	QLD
Emma Tonegato	1	Tamika Upton
Jaime Chapman	2	Julia Robinson
Jessica Sergis	3	Shenae Ciesiolka
Isabelle Kelly	4	Evania Pelite
Tiana Penitani	5	Emily Bass
Jesse Southwell	6	Tarryn Aiken
Rachael Pearson	7	Zahara Temara
Kezie Apps	8	Shannon Mato
Keeley Davis	9	Destiny Brill
Millie Boyle	10	Keilee Joseph
Olivia Kernick	11	Tazmin Gray
Yasmin Clydsdale	12	Shaniah Power
Kennedy Cherrington	13	Ali Brigginshaw
	Bench
Taliah Fuimaono	14	Emma Manzelmann
Sarah Togatuki	15	Jessika Elliston
Brooke Anderson	16	Sophie Holyman
Shaylee Bent	17	Romy Teitzel
	Reserve
Ellie Johnston	18	China Polata
Quincy Dodd	19	Makenzie Weale

Holli Wheeler also would have played but injured her knee a few weeks ago that required surgery. Not sure if that means she won't be fit for the start of NRLW or not. Not much info online.

As mentioned in the rumour mill, we might be signing Tiana Penitani from Parramatta. Shes a good one.

XGinga · May 24, 2023

Looking at the NRLW sigings tracker it looks like clubs are supposed to have the top 24 players signed by today.
A lot of clubs have been announcing signings today or this week.

Currently it looks like we only have 17 signed with the added 3 yesterday. It says all contract lengths will be published after the contract window is closed, so I expect us to announce a another 7 players today.

2023 NRLW Signings Tracker: Penitani released; Roosters pair back; Nathan-Wong joins Dragons

Get all the latest signings news, squad updates, contract lengths and more ahead of the 2023 NRL Telstra Women's Premiership season.

www.nrl.com

SF · May 24, 2023

Sharks continue to build ahead of 2023 NRLW season

The Sharks continue to build a formidable squad ahead of the 2023 NRLW season with the announcement of another six player signings.

www.sharks.com.au

(sorry: posted wrong link originally)

6 new signings, that takes us to 23 players confirmed, assuming Penitani will be the final announcement.

XGinga · May 24, 2023

Interesting that it is only six named.
This makes me think that we will be announcing Tiana Penitani later today. NRLW signing tracker is now saying "Cronulla are among the clubs linked to signing her with seven spots remaining on their roster" in their write up about her leaving Parra.
So I think this is a done deal. Great signing if true.

Sevshark · May 24, 2023

XGinga said:
NRLW Origin is on June 1st at CommBank Stadium.
Just over a week out and this is the first I have heard of it. For a game that says they want to grow the womens sport, there is not much of a build up to the big games.
Similar to the City vs Country game the other week. First I knew of it was the day the game was being played and that was only because I opened the Kayo app and saw that it was about to start.
Anyway, see below team lists. Bold are our NRLW signed players.

NSW
#
QLD
Emma Tonegato
1
Tamika Upton
Jaime Chapman
2
Julia Robinson
Jessica Sergis
3
Shenae Ciesiolka
Isabelle Kelly
4
Evania Pelite
Tiana Penitani
5
Emily Bass
Jesse Southwell
6
Tarryn Aiken
Rachael Pearson
7
Zahara Temara
Kezie Apps
8
Shannon Mato
Keeley Davis
9
Destiny Brill
Millie Boyle
10
Keilee Joseph
Olivia Kernick
11
Tazmin Gray
Yasmin Clydsdale
12
Shaniah Power
Kennedy Cherrington
13
Ali Brigginshaw

Bench

Taliah Fuimaono
14
Emma Manzelmann
Sarah Togatuki
15
Jessika Elliston
Brooke Anderson
16
Sophie Holyman
Shaylee Bent
17
Romy Teitzel

Reserve

Ellie Johnston
18
China Polata
Quincy Dodd
19
Makenzie Weale

Holli Wheeler also would have played but injured her knee a few weeks ago that required surgery. Not sure if that means she won't be fit for the start of NRLW or not. Not much info online.

As mentioned in the rumour mill, we might be signing Tiana Penitani from Parramatta. Shes a good one.

Pretty sure Holli was an ACL so don't think she will be fit for the start.

SF · May 24, 2023

Saw this interview with Jamie Soward talking about the challenges of recruiting this year, quite interesting:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nrl/comments/13q84dm
It sounds quite bad about the players coming back from the World Cup and joining teams together (Roosters?).

Although he does sound a bit like "if you can't handle me at my worst you don't deserve me at my best" type coach too.

beaver2233 · May 24, 2023

Sevshark said:
Pretty sure Holli was an ACL so don't think she will be fit for the start.

Hmm i thought I read she'd be right for the start of the season, but maybe I'm wrong. Can't seem to find much info either.

Edit: found a paywalled article here https://www.manningrivertimes.com.a...-surgery-but-hopes-to-be-fit-for-nrlw-season/

CrazyMatt · May 24, 2023

Man this lineup is really starting to look mint.

bort · May 24, 2023

SF said:
Saw this interview with Jamie Soward talking about the challenges of recruiting this year, quite interesting:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nrl/comments/13q84dm
It sounds quite bad about the players coming back from the World Cup and joining teams together (Roosters?).

Although he does sound a bit like "if you can't handle me at my worst you don't deserve me at my best" type coach too.

"Some people like me, some people hate me and some people don't like me" is not a resounding self endorsement is it

Sevshark · May 24, 2023

beaver2233 said:
Hmm i thought I read she'd be right for the start of the season, but maybe I'm wrong. Can't seem to find much info either.

Edit: found a paywalled article here https://www.manningrivertimes.com.a...-surgery-but-hopes-to-be-fit-for-nrlw-season/

As said I'd just heard acl and figured the recovery would be longer. Very easily incorrect.

Blue_Eyes84 · May 24, 2023

It looks like we have a bloody good team. UP UP Cronulla.

Flanno · May 25, 2023

bort said:
"Some people like me, some people hate me and some people don't like me" is not a resounding self endorsement is it

He sounded a bit immature at times during the interview

SF · May 25, 2023

Tiana the Sharks 24th in a major NRLW boost

Jillaroos and NSW Origin player Tiana Penitani is the 24th and final player signing for the NRLW Sharks team in a massive boost as the club prepares for its first season in the elite women’s competition

www.sharks.com.au

XGinga · May 25, 2023

Now that we have our full team signed, I thought it would be interesting to see what our team may look like.
I am just guessing at this point but think this is close to what we will get. A bit of movement in the Fullback and Halves positions but my first choice is the first player named below and after that possible changes. All really depends on if Jade Taylor gets the fullback role off ET.

#	Player	Postion
1	Emma Tonegato/Jada Taylor	Fullback
2	Tiana Penitani	Wing
3	Andie Robinson	Centre
4	Kiana Takairangi	Centre
5	Jada Taylor/Cassie Staples	Wing
6	Quincy Dodd/Emma Tonegato	5/8
7	Maddie Studdon	Halfback
8	Ellie Johnston	Prop
9	Brooke Anderson	Hooker
10	Tegan Dymock	Prop
11	Talei Holmes	2nd row
12	Rhiannon Byers	2nd row
13	Holli Wheeler	Lock
Bench
14	Tayla Preston/Quincy Dodd	Halves Cover
15	Harata Butler	Prop
16	Vanessa Foliaki	2nd Row
17	Fatafehi Hansi	Prop
18	Cassie Staples/Jada Taylor/Tayla Preston	Wing & Fullback backup
Reserves
19	Jazmon Tupou-Witchman	Prop
20	Chloe Saunders	Lock
21	Georgia Ravics	Centre/Wing
22	Sereana Naitokatoka	Halfback/Hooker
23	Fiona Jahnke	Prop
24	Annessa Biddle	Centre/Wing

bort · May 25, 2023

I've seen suggestion of
1 Taylor
6 Tonegato
7 Studdon
9 Dodd

bort · May 25, 2023

Actually just stumbled across this suggested list too
1 Jada Taylor (FB, WG)
2 Cassie Staples
3 Andie Robinson
4 Tiana Penitani
5 Kiana Takairangi (WG, CE, FB)
6 Emma Tonegato (FE, FB)
7 Maddi Studdon
8 Ellie Johnston
9 Quincy Dodd
10 Tegan Dymock
11 Talei Holmes
12 Rhiannon Byers
13 Holli Wheeler

14 Tayla Preston (FE, HB)
15 Brooke Anderson (HK, LK)
16 Fatafehi Hanisi (PR)
17 Vanessa Foliaki (SR, LK)

18 Harata Butler (PR)
19 Jazmon Tupou-Witchman (PR)
20 Chloe Saunders (SR)
21 Georgia Ravics (WG)
22 Sereana Naitokatoka (FE)
23 Fiona Jahnke (SR)
24 Annessa Biddle (FB)

XGinga · May 25, 2023

bort said:
Actually just stumbled across this suggested list too
1 Jada Taylor (FB, WG)
2 Cassie Staples
3 Andie Robinson
4 Tiana Penitani
5 Kiana Takairangi (WG, CE, FB)
6 Emma Tonegato (FE, FB)
7 Maddi Studdon
8 Ellie Johnston
9 Quincy Dodd
10 Tegan Dymock
11 Talei Holmes
12 Rhiannon Byers
13 Holli Wheeler

14 Tayla Preston (FE, HB)
15 Brooke Anderson (HK, LK)
16 Fatafehi Hanisi (PR)
17 Vanessa Foliaki (SR, LK)

18 Harata Butler (PR)
19 Jazmon Tupou-Witchman (PR)
20 Chloe Saunders (SR)
21 Georgia Ravics (WG)
22 Sereana Naitokatoka (FE)
23 Fiona Jahnke (SR)
24 Annessa Biddle (FB)

Yep this looks better then mine. Don't know why I thought Dodd was just half. Putting her at 9 makes everyone fit nicely.

XGinga · May 29, 2023

NRLW training starts today.
Expect to start seeing some photos and more stories.
First one about Brooke Andersons journey getting to NRLW.

Brooke Anderson revives her football career and earns a NSW Sky Blues jersey | Sharks

Brooke Anderson revives her football career and earns a NSW Sky Blues jersey

www.sharks.com.au

Blue_Eyes84 · May 29, 2023

Looks like we have a decent team.

beaver2233 · Jun 1, 2023

Penitani ruled out of Women's State of Origin I

NSW Sky Blues winger Tiana Penitani ruled out of Origin Game One

www.nswrl.com.au

She's always injured

Official 2023 Sharks NRLW Team (Women)

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