LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Six new players have been added to the Queensland Maroons squad for the upcoming Women's State of Origin series.
NRL.com.au reports that Cowboys center Jasmine Peters, along with emerging talents Georgia Hannaway, Hayley Maddick, Jada Ferguson, Rory Owen, and Tavarna Papalii, have all earned their first call-up.
The new faces will be joining experienced players such as Ali Brigginshaw, Tamika Upton, and Julia Robinson.
The team will be without last year's stars Shannon Mato and Evania Pelite, who announced they will miss the upcoming season due to pregnancy.
The Maroons will be looking to defend their title in the upcoming Origin series, with Game I set to take place at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday, May 1 as part of Magic Round.
"The fresh talents will be led by half Ali Brigginshaw alongside fellow experiencd players Tamika Upton, Shenae Ciesiolka, Julia Robinson and current Golden Boot winner Tarryn Aiken."
"Stars of last year's winning campaign prop Shannon Mato and back Evania Pelite announced earlier this year that they will miss the upcoming NRLW season and Origin campaign due to pregnancy."
"Game I of the 2025 Women's State of Origin series will be played at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday, May 1 to kick off Magic Round."