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ALX25

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Illawarra Steelers 2024 Train on Squads
Tarsha Gale Cup

Anika Green, Ashlyn Breust, Bianca Jones, Brielle Luccitti, Bronte Wilson, Charlotte Basham, Chelsea Savill, Darcy Eade, Ella Koster, Evie McGrath, Herewaka Pohatu, Hope Millard, Indie Bostock, Jayla Commins, Jorja Correia-Kauter, Kasey Reh, Katie Stevens, Makayla McFayden, Maria Paseka, Mia-Rose Walsh, Monica Fasavalu-Fa'amausili, Rangitaiki Pohatu, Rhian Yeo, Ruby Marshall, Shayla Moreton-Stewart, Sienna Leslie, Sienna Yeo, Talea Miller, Teagan Smede

Lisa Fiaola Cup
Abby Warren, Alex Down, Alysha Eti, April Gray, Arley Hourn, Armani Tanioria, Bella Lord, Bridget Shearer, Charlotte Campbell, Charlotte Holland, Eliza Taylor, Ella Churchill, Ella Greatz, Halle Barrett, Halle Muik, Harper Fursey, Hine-Waiata Nahonga Ponga, Holly Czornobej, Holly Sheldrick, Jayda Lalic, Kate Howle, Kaylia Alvey, Kiara Kostovski, Koffi Brookfield, Maddison Lewis, Maddy Bullock, Madison Hemopo, Marli Stevenson, Matilda Powell, Michala Hardy, Sibeal McNamara, Skye Spencer, Tahanni Kaufusi, Tahleena Jones, Tahlia O'Brien, Tanna Watters, Tori Shipton

Source: The new "Illawarra Steelers" Facebook
 

BLM01

First Grade
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Well done Keele on your first real media one and one
Just now re-sign, dont be tempted to go elsewhere being a South Coast junior
 

ALX25

Bench
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NSWCHS U16 Girls
Ella Churchill - Rabbitohs in '24 but from Illawarra?
Ella Greatz
Michala Hardy
Levini Latu

NSWCHS U18 Girls
Indie Bostock
Koffi Brookfield
Tahlia O'Brien
Herewaka Pohatu
Tori Shipton

NSWCCC
TBA - Sides named but not added to CCC website.

NSWCIS
TBC - squads reduced shortly.
 

AyiosYiorgos

Coach
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Duo sign on in NRLW boost​


The Dragons are thrilled to announce that Alice Gregory and Maatuleio Fotu-Moala will join the NRLW squad on one-year deals.
Gregory links up for the Red V having made a name for herself in Australia's Rugby Sevens program.
An Adelaide native, Gregory grew up playing touch football, netball, and softball before being introduced to Rugby Sevens in 2017 whilst at university.

Having impressed international scouts, she inked a deal with Japanese side the Nagato Blue Angels before moving to Sydney in late 2021 to be a part of the Australian Rugby Sevens program.
The 26-year-old will be getting her first taste of rugby league when she begins preseason training with the squad.
“I’ve never played rugby league, so this season will be a whole new challenge,” Gregory said.
“I was enticed by the growth, support, and investment into the women's game and am excited for the challenge of learning a new code and getting on the field with the girls.”
A one-time Tongan representative, Fotu-Moala comes to the Dragons looking to further her own rugby league career.
Born and raised in South Auckland, Fotu-Moala began her rugby league journey as an 18-year-old at the Ōtāhuhu Leopards before stints at the Ponsonby Ponies and Howick Hornets.
Fotu-Moala, 25, made her international debut for Tonga against the Kiwi Ferns in 2022 before representing her nation again at the South Pacific Games the following year.
“I'm excited about my growth by the end of the season and how far I will have come,” Fotu-Moala said.
“This experience is significant for me in helping me come out of my shell and engage with the real world. Playing alongside legendary and professional athletes is a huge milestone for me and I just want to absorb everything like a sponge, keep my head down, and work hard. I want to come out not only a better player, but a better person.”

 

AyiosYiorgos

Coach
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The Dragons are thrilled to announce that Stephanie Hancock will join the club for the 2024 NRLW season.

The 42-year-old's addition to the squad comes at the unfortunate expense of Tara McGrath-West, who has been ruled out for the season with a sternum issue.

One of the sport's pioneers, Hancock made her NRLW debut for the Broncos in the competition's inaugural season in 2018 and spent two seasons there before linking up with the Red V for a year.


She has spent the past three seasons with the Titans scoring eight tries.

With two World Cup titles, 16 Queensland caps, and a record 33 NRLW appearances under her belt, Hancock brings one of the sport's great legacies to the Red V.

“I am excited to be playing under Sowie and alongside a new bunch of young talented footballers,” Hancock said.

“I'm extremely happy to be in the same team as Teagan 'Flash' Berry that’s for sure... I’ve been around a while. The club has given me an opportunity that I honestly didn’t expect. To repay them, I’m willing to do whatever it takes to help the playing squad on and off the field and hopefully inspire the next generation to want to play rugby league at the Dragons.”

With women's rugby league continuing on its upward trajectory, the upcoming season marks a key milestone for Hancock.

“It’s my first year of not working shift work full-time during a season, so solely concentrating just on footy is definitely one aspect I’m excited about,” she said.

“I’m grateful to the Queensland Police Service for giving me time off to join the Dragons and I’m thankful to the club and Sowie for giving me the opportunity to go around in the NRLW one last time.”

NRLW head coach Jamie Soward is disappointed to have lost McGrath-West for the side's 2024 campaign but is confident that Hancock will prove a more than handy replacement.

“Tara has been an instrumental piece around our club and does so many great things, so she’s going to be a huge loss,” Soward said.


“We were really lucky that Steph – one of the greatest front rowers to ever play the game – fell into our lap and it’s a really big signing for our club; not only because of her talents on the field but the way that she carries herself off it. She’s an upstanding person in what she does away from footy as well… We’re really looking forward to having Steph back and seeing what she can do on the field and off it helping to nurture our elite, young talent.”
 

Dragon David

First Grade
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The Dragons are thrilled to announce that Stephanie Hancock will join the club for the 2024 NRLW season.

The 42-year-old's addition to the squad comes at the unfortunate expense of Tara McGrath-West, who has been ruled out for the season with a sternum issue.

One of the sport's pioneers, Hancock made her NRLW debut for the Broncos in the competition's inaugural season in 2018 and spent two seasons there before linking up with the Red V for a year.


She has spent the past three seasons with the Titans scoring eight tries.

With two World Cup titles, 16 Queensland caps, and a record 33 NRLW appearances under her belt, Hancock brings one of the sport's great legacies to the Red V.

“I am excited to be playing under Sowie and alongside a new bunch of young talented footballers,” Hancock said.

“I'm extremely happy to be in the same team as Teagan 'Flash' Berry that’s for sure... I’ve been around a while. The club has given me an opportunity that I honestly didn’t expect. To repay them, I’m willing to do whatever it takes to help the playing squad on and off the field and hopefully inspire the next generation to want to play rugby league at the Dragons.”

With women's rugby league continuing on its upward trajectory, the upcoming season marks a key milestone for Hancock.

“It’s my first year of not working shift work full-time during a season, so solely concentrating just on footy is definitely one aspect I’m excited about,” she said.

“I’m grateful to the Queensland Police Service for giving me time off to join the Dragons and I’m thankful to the club and Sowie for giving me the opportunity to go around in the NRLW one last time.”

NRLW head coach Jamie Soward is disappointed to have lost McGrath-West for the side's 2024 campaign but is confident that Hancock will prove a more than handy replacement.

“Tara has been an instrumental piece around our club and does so many great things, so she’s going to be a huge loss,” Soward said.


“We were really lucky that Steph – one of the greatest front rowers to ever play the game – fell into our lap and it’s a really big signing for our club; not only because of her talents on the field but the way that she carries herself off it. She’s an upstanding person in what she does away from footy as well… We’re really looking forward to having Steph back and seeing what she can do on the field and off it helping to nurture our elite, young talent.”
Looks like age shall not weary Stephanie Hancock at the mature age of 42. Sowie must see her being of significant help to the girls team.
 
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