NRLW season 2022

[marshall stalin]

Would've been nice to hold on but there's plenty of positives to take out of that. Upton alone is enough to swing that result IMO.

Got the Dragons next week and barring a Titans miracle win over the Roosters we're locked into the 2v3 final vs the Dragons, so we'll play them twice in a row. Saw Upton getting around the ground with a noticeable limp today, doubt she'll be risked in a "pointless" game unless she's 110%.

Roosters had 3 out too - Sarah Togatuki/Shaniah Power /Jayme Fressard - should have been up more than 12-0 at oranges which irked the Roosters coach as he was far from happy with their performance.

The battle is for 4th with Broncos/Titans and Eels all in the mix

Titans play Roosters who will rest players- give 4 of the squad players a game who haven't played as yet
Broncos vs Eels

Broncos on 2 points - minus 21
Titans on 2 points - minus 34
Eels on 0 points - minus 32

 

[Tom155]

 

[PhilGould]

Round 5 team

1. Tamika Upton
2. Jakiya Whitfeld
3. Shanice Parker
4. Emmanita Paki
5. Kiana Takairangi
6. Kirra Dibb
7. Jesse Southwell
8. Caitlan Johnston
9. Olivia Higgins
10. Millie Boyle (C)
11. Romy Teitzel
12. Yasmin Clydsdale
13. Simone Karpani

14. Emma Manzelmann
15. Tayla Predebon
16. Caitlin Moran
17. Makenzie Weale

18. Tiana Davison
19. Kayla Romaniuk
20. Jessica Gentle
21. Tamsin Barber
22. Bobbi Law

 

[Still Nutty]

Looks like Bobbi Law is at long odds to play....we missed her defensive reads in the game against the Roosters last week but if she's 50-50 I'd prefer to see her sit out this week and get right for the semi.

Also hope Griffiths moves Tayla Predebon back to the bench and brings her on as the impact player against tiring forwards - that is when she is at her devastating best for the Knights

 

[mozza91]

Moran stood down for the weekend. Shame because she showed more in 20 minutes at 5/8 than Dibb has this season.

 

[The Axe of Druss]

Looks like Bobbi Law is at long odds to play....we missed her defensive reads in the game against the Roosters last week but if she's 50-50 I'd prefer to see her sit out this week and get right for the semi.

Also hope Griffiths moves Tayla Predebon back to the bench and brings her on as the impact player against tiring forwards - that is when she is at her devastating best for the Knights

Yep either her or Johnston needs to move back to he bench for impact

Starting 3 props last week exposed our middle badly for mobility

 

[macavity]

Moran stood down for the weekend. Shame because she showed more in 20 minutes at 5/8 than Dibb has this season.

and some still say all clubs are treated the same.

she gets a bigger penalty for a controversial social media post than blokes who break the law.

If she played for a glamour club she would have been asked to talk to juniors about her experiences, not fined 25% of her salary.

 

[PhilGould]

As expected Tamika Upton won’t be risked. Looks like Bobbi Law will return though and we’ve got 2 debutants named.

Updated team list

3. Shanice Parker
4. Emmanita Paki
22. Bobbi Law
5. Kiana Takairangi
20. Jessica Gentle (debut)
6. Kirra Dibb
7. Jesse Southwell
8. Caitlan Johnston
9. Olivia Higgins
10. Millie Boyle (C)
11. Romy Teitzel
12. Yasmin Clydsdale
16. Kayla Romaniuk (debut)

13. Simone Karpani
14. Emma Manzelmann
15. Tayla Predebon
17. Makenzie Weale

19. Kyra Simon
21. Tamsin Barber

 

[PhilGould]

Third consecutive slow start but once again seem to be warming into things

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Bit too one out in attack I reckon.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Southwell playing well.

 

[PhilGould]

Southwell finally showing off the passing game

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Does Upton or anyone else goal kick?
Not happy with Southwell's form and we'll need the goals in the semis.

 

[Tom155]

Girls are just the better team pulling away in the 2nd half

 

[Jono078]

Geez, I came here first before seeing the score and thought we'd be in trouble based on the comments. 30-8! No worries at all.

 

[Apey]

We should at very least make the GF. Good chance to win it all too.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

We'll need a big game against them again next week.
Sometimes see teams bounce back with consecutive games.
I reckon we have it in us.
Finals all the way.

 

[Tom155]

Good win, play the Dragons again next week in the finals

 

[PhilGould]

Semi-final team

1. Tamika Upton
2. Kiana Takairangi
3. Shanice Parker
4. Bobbi Law
5. Emmanita Paki
6. Kirra Dibb
7. Jesse Southwell
8. Caitlan Johnston
9. Olivia Higgins
10. Millie Boyle (C)
11. Romy Teitzel
12. Yasmin Clydsdale
13. Kayla Romaniuk

14. Emma Manzelmann
15. Tayla Predebon
16. Simone Karpani
17. Makenzie Weale

18. Caitlin Moran
19. Kyra Simon
20. Tiana Davison
21. Jessica Gentle
22. Tamsin Barber

 

[PhilGould]

Very strong team. Only change I would maybe make is Weale starting over Romaniuk but it's much of a muchness and Weale has more versatility value off the bench I guess.

The brilliant minds at NRL HQ have scheduled both semi-finals (featuring us & 3 Sydney teams) in Brisbane as the curtain raisers for the PM's XIII, so expect 0 crowd or atmosphere. Newcastle, Parramatta or even Central Coast again would've all gotten decent crowds.