LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The nib Newcastle Knights NRLW Head Coach, Ronald Griffiths, has made the decision to cut down his squad to 19 players in preparation for their Round 2 battle against the North Queensland Cowboys at Belmore Sports Ground.
The team's composition remains the same as initially announced on Tuesday, with Hannah Southwell and Felila Kia maintaining their positions on the extended bench.
The selection for this crucial game is as follows:
1.
Fullback: Samantha Bremner
2.
Winger: Tiana Penitani
3.
Centre: Olivia Kernick
4.
Centre: Simone Smith
5.
Winger: Caitlan Johnston
6.
Five-eighth: Tahlia Hunter
7.
Halfback: Jayme Fressard
8.
Prop: Sophie Buller
9.
Hooker: Mel Howard
10.
Prop: Georgina Brooker
11.
Second Row: Jasmin Strange
12.
Second Row: Alicia Martin
13.
Lock: Skye Girard
Interchange:
14.
Utility: Bobbi Law
15.
Prop: Teagan Berry
16.
Second Row: Elly Hazelton
17.
Hooker: Jada Ferguson
18.
Utility: Hannah Southwell
19.
Utility: Felila Kia
With this lineup, Coach Griffiths aims to field a formidable team that will bring the heat to the Cowboys and secure a victory in this upcoming clash.
The selection of experienced players, such as Bremner and Kernick, will provide stability and leadership to the team, while the inclusion of young talents like Penitani and Johnston brings excitement and speed to the wings.
The forward pack, led by Buller and Brooker, will be crucial in gaining dominance in the middle of the field and creating opportunities for the halves combination of Hunter and Fressard to orchestrate attacking plays.
The extended bench players, Southwell and Kia, will be ready to make an impact when called upon, adding depth and versatility to the team.
The Knights are determined to showcase their skills and secure a victory in this highly anticipated Round 2 clash.