LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
Jesse Southwell, a promising talent for the Westpac NSW Blues, is anticipated by her teammates to hold the No.7 jersey for the next decade.
Her resilience following a setback last year, when she was omitted from the NSW squad, has earned her praise.
According to nrl.com.au, Southwell, now 20, has made a remarkable comeback after not even attending the 2024 Origin in Newcastle due to her exclusion.
After debuting for NSW in 2023, she faced disappointment when overlooked last year.
During that time, she trained with the Knights but chose to watch Origin II at home rather than face the rain.
NSW second-rower Yasmin Clydsdale has expressed confidence in Southwell's future, suggesting that she will be a regular presence in the Origin lineup moving forward.