The Dragons will meet the Sharks in an awaited local derby face-off on Sunday, August 25th at WIN Stadium, Wollongong in Round 5 of the 2024 Telstra Women's Premiership.
Jamie Soward's squad will be in action following our NRL clash against the Sharks in another key Wollongong double-header.
The Dragons are partnering with the Children's Tumour Foundation for our 50-50 Charity Raffle at Sunday's WIN Stadium double-header.
The Children's Tumour Foundation is a national charity committed to providing families impacted by neurofibromatosis (NF) tumours with support, resources and advocacy, funding research and by raising awareness about NF.
Get along to Wollongong this Sunday to support the Children’s Tumour Foundation as our 50-50 Match Day Charity Raffle partner or, if you cannot make the game, purchase a ticket online.
KEY TIMINGS
- Date: Sunday, August 25th
- Gates Open: 2:45pm
- NRL: 4:05pm
- NRL: 6:10pm
- Where: WIN Stadium, Wollongong
- Watch: Nine, 9Now, Kayo & Foxtel (+9Gem for NRLW)
Maria Paseka has been named to make her NRLW debut on the wing having impressed in the Steelers' run towards a Tarsha Gale Cup title before making the leap up to Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership level.
A Kiama Knights and Collegians Wollongong junior, Paseka also helped lead the Under 19s Country and Under 19s Blues squads to wins earlier in the year.
The 18-year-old replaces Kimberley Hunt in the backline whilst Zali Hopkins comes back into the run-on side with Kasey Reh reverting to the interchange.
Steph Hancock replaces rookie Bronte Wilson whilst Bobbi Law and Raecene McGregor have been named despite failing to finish the side's last-start loss to the Roosters.
The side will be wearing the club's 2024 Indigenous Jersey which features Brendon Garlett’s ‘Spirit of Connection’ artwork.
Match: Dragons v Sharks
Round 5 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan BerryFullback for Sharks is number 1 Cassie Staples
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Maria PasekaWinger for Sharks is number 2 Nakia Davis-Welsh
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Keele BrowneCentre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana Penitani
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Centre for Dragons is number 11 Shenai LendillCentre for Sharks is number 4 Annessa Biddle
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Alice GregoryWinger for Sharks is number 5 Georgia Ravics
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 9 Zali HopkinsFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Emma Tonegato
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Raecene McGregorHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Tayla Preston
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Angelina Teakaraanga-KatoaProp for Sharks is number 8 Ellie Johnston
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Hooker for Dragons is number 14 Kasey RehHooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy Dodd
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Madison MulhallProp for Sharks is number 10 Holli Wheeler
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Charlotte Basham2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Vanessa Foliaki
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 15 Ella Koster2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Rhiannon Byers
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Alexis TauaneaiLock for Sharks is number 13 Brooke Anderson
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jamilee BrightInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Sharni Smale
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Steph HancockInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Chloe Saunders
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Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Jordyn PrestonInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Manilita Takapautolo
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Interchange for Dragons is number 19 Kaarla CowanInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Tegan Dymock
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 20 Bronte WilsonReplacement for Sharks is number 22 Dominique du Toit
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Dave Munro
Last updated:
For the visitors, Rhiannon Byers comes into the second row for Talei Holmes (neck) in the only change to the side.
Rugby Sevens convert Dominique du Toit has been listed among the reserves having joined the club earlier in the week.
