SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Abigail Roache of the Knights celebrates scoring a try during the round nine NRLW match between Wests Tigers and Newcastle Knights at Leichhardt Oval, on September 14, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
The 2024 NRLW season is getting closer and closer, and with that, the ten teams have decided to bring in new players to upgrade their squad.
While no team has confirmed all 24 players in their squad, several star players have already moved clubs. Keilee Joseph, Jasmine Strange and Dally M Winger of the Year Jakiya Whitfeld headline the player movements.
Zero Tackle examines all the player movements for the 2024 NRLW season.
The Brisbane Broncos will have high hopes for this season after missing out on the 2023 NRLW Grand Final. The club has gone out to sign superstar lock Keilee Joseph from their rivals - Sydney Roosters.
Joseph will enter the starting team in the No. 13 jersey and further bolsters a squad that includes international stars Mele Hufanga, Gayle Broughton and captain Ali Brigginshaw.
The Broncos currently have two vacant spots for their 2024 roster.
| 2024 GAINS Keilee Joseph (Roosters) |
| 2024 LOSSES Filomina Hanisi (Sharks), Grace Griffin, Lavinia Gould, Narikah Orchard, Toni Hunt |
2024 SQUAD
Ali Brigginshaw, Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala, Ashleigh Werner, Brianna Clark, Chelsea Lenarduzzi, Destiny Brill, Gayle Broughton, Hannah Larsson, Hayley Maddick, Jada Ferguson, Jasmine Fogavini, Julia Robinson, Keilee Joseph, Lauren Dam, Mariah Denman, Mele Hufanga, Romy Teitzel, Shenae Ciesiolka, Stacey Waaka, Skyla Adams, Tazmin Gray, Tafito Lafaele
Likely Round 1 NRLW Team
1. Hayley Maddick
2. Julia Robinson
3. Mele Hufanga
4. Shenae Ciesiolka
5. Ashleigh Werner
6. Gayle Broughton
7. Ali Brigginshaw (c)
8. Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala
9. Destiny Brill
10. Chelsea Lenarduzzi
11. Tazmin Gray
12. Romy Teitzel
13. Keilee Joseph
14. Jada Ferguson
15. Jasmine Fogavini
16. Brianna Clark
17. Mariah Denman
18. Hannah Larsson
19. Tafito Lafaele
20. Lauren Dam
21. Stacey Waaka
22. Skyla Adams
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Yet to sign anyone new for this season's roster, the Canberra Raiders still have plenty of key positions to fill. Zahara Temara, Simaima Taufa and the Quinlan sisters - Ashleigh and Felice - will headline the 2024 roster.
The club will look to go further than last season, which saw them introduced into the NRLW competition.
The Raiders currently have four vacant spots for their 2024 roster.
| 2024 GAINS None |
| 2024 LOSSES Ahlivia Ingram, Elise Smith, Ella Ryan, Jessica Gentle, Petesa Lio, Tara Reinke, Ua Ravu |
2024 SQUAD
Alanna Dummett, Apii Nicholls, Ashleigh Quinlan, Chante Temara, Cheyelle Robins-Reti, Emma Barnes, Felice Quinlan, Georgia Willey, Grace Kemp, Hollie-Mae Dodd, Kerehitina Matua, Mackenzie Wiki, Madison Bartlett, Monalisa Soliola, Shkiah Tungai, Simaima Taufa, Sophie Holyman, Tommaya Kelly-Sines, Zahara Temara
Likely Round 1 NRLW Team
1. Apii Nicholls
2. Madison Bartlett
3. Felice Quinlan
4. Cheyelle Robins-Reti
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6. Zahara Temara
7. Ashleigh Quinlan
8. Tommaya Kelly-Sines
9. Chante Temara
10. Sophie Holyman
11. Monalisa Soliola
12. Hollie-Mae Dodd
13. Simaima Taufa
14. Emma Barnes
15. Mackenzie Wiki
16. Grace Kemp
17. Kerehitina Matua
18. Alanna Dummett
19. Georgia Willey
20. Shkiah Tungai
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After an impressive inaugural campaign that saw many highs and lows, the core group of the Sharks have returned for the 2024 season. Last season also saw the club give many of the younger players experience in the top women's competition.
After transitioning from fullback to five-eighth last season, Emma Tonegato will be eager to make a bigger impact in the halves, whilst former NSW Under-19s duo Jada Taylor and Andie Robinson will be looking to cement their positions in the team.
The Sharks currently have four vacant spots for their 2024 roster.
| 2024 GAINS Pia Tapsell (Western Force), Filomina Hanisi (Broncos) |
| 2024 LOSSES Fatafehi Hanisi, Fiona Jahnke, Harata Butler (Cowboys), Jazmon Tupou-Witchman, Kiana Takairangi, Maddie Studdon, Sereana Naitokatoka |
2024 SQUAD
Andie Robinson, Annessa Biddle, Brooke Anderson, Casie Staples, Chloe Saunders, Ellie Johnston, Emma Tonegato, Filomina Hanisi, Georgia Ravics, Holi Wheeler, Jada Taylor, Manilita Takapautolo, Quincy Dodd, Rhiannon Byers, Talei Holmes, Tayla Preston, Teagan Dymock, Tiana Penitani, Vanessa Foliaki
Likely Round 1 NRLW Team
1. Jada Taylor
2. Georgia Ravics
3. Tiana Penitani (c)
4. Annessa Biddle
5. Andie Robinson
6. Emma Tonegato
7. Tayla Preston
8. Ellie Johnston
9. Quincy Dodd
10. Filomina Hanisi
11. Talei Holmes
12. Holli Wheeler
13. Brooke Anderson
14. Rhiannon Byers
15. Chloe Saunders
16. Vanessa Foliaki
17. Tegan Dymock
18. Casey Staples
19. Manilita Takapautolo
20. Pia Tapsell
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After a miraculous run last season, which saw them reach the 2023 NRLW Grand Final, the Gold Coast Titans have brought back the majority of their team to repeat their success.
They will be hoping Origin star Taliah Fuimaono can remain at full fitness while they have yet to announce the remainder of their roster.
The Titans currently have four vacant spots for their 2024 roster.
| 2024 GAINS None |
| 2024 LOSSES Brittany Breayley-Nati, Brooke Saddler, Kaitlyn Phillips, Sienna Laing, Sophie Buller, Steph Hancock |
2024 SQUAD
Chantay Kiria-Ratu, Danii Perese, Destiny Mino-Sinapati, Emily Bass, Evania Pelite, Georgia Hale, Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell, Jaime Chapman, Jessika Elliston, Laikha Clarke, Lauren Brown, Nialll Williams-Guthrie, Rilee Jorgensen, Shannon Mato, Shaylee Bent, Sienna Lofipo, Taliah Fuimaono, Matekino Gray, Lily Kolc, Malaela Sua
Likely Round 1 NRLW Team
1. Evania Pelite
2. Emily Bass
3. Jaime Chapman
4. Niall Williams-Guthrie
5. Destiny Mino-Sinapati
6. Taliah Fuimaono
7. Chantay Kiria-Ratu
8. Shannon Mato
9. Lauren Brown
10. Jessika Elliston
11. Rilee Jorgensen
12. Shaylee Bent
13. Georgia Hale (c)
14. Sienna Lofipo
15. Laikha Clarke
16. Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell
17. Danii Perese
18. Matekino Gray
19. Lily Kolc
20. Malaela Sua
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The back-to-back NRLW premiers have unfortunately lost two key players ahead of the new campaign, with Tiana Davison and Jasmin Strange departing for the Sydney Roosters.
The departure of Strange will completely affect the club's backline as they have yet to sign a wing replacement for her. One of the five vacant spots will likely see the Knights bring in a winger who will slot into the starting team.
The Knights currently have four vacant spots for their 2024 roster.
| 2024 GAINS None |
| 2024 LOSSES Caitlin Moran, Tiana Davison (Roosters), Jasmin Strange (Roosters) |
2024 SQUAD
Abigail Roache, Caitlan Johnston, Felila Kia, Georgia Roche, Hannah Southwell, Jayde Herdegen, Jesse Southwell, Jules Kirkpatrick, Kayla Romaniuk, Laishon Albert-Jones, Nita Maynard, Oliva Higgins, Shanice Parker, Sheridan Gallagher, Simone Karpani, Tamerah Leati, Tamika Upton, Tayla Predebon, Viena Tinao, Yasmin Clydsdale
Likely Round 1 NRLW Team
1. Tamika Upton
2. Sheridan Gallagher
3. Shanice Parker
4. Abigail Roache
5. Tamerah Leati
6. Georgia Roche
7. Jesse Southwell
8. Tayla Predebon
9. Olivia Higgins
10. Caitlan Johnson
11. Laishon Albert-Jones
12. Yasmin Clydsdale
13. Hannah Southwell (c)
14. Nita Maynard
15. Felila Kia
16. Kayla Romaniuk
17. Simone Karpani
18. Viena Tinao
19. Jules Kirkpatrick
20. Jayde Herdegen
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1. Lily-Ann White
2. Leah Ollerton
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The Cowboys have managed to poach star winger Jakiya Whitfeld from the Wests Tigers in a significant coup for the Queensland side - Whitfeld will be a key target on the side of the field and in the early tackles.
Club captain Kirra Dibb will continue as the halfback, but the Cowboys are yet to sign someone to partner her up with.
The Cowboys currently have four vacant spots for their 2024 roster.
| 2024 GAINS Jakiya Whitfeld (Wests Tigers), Harata Butler (Sharks) |
| 2024 LOSSES April Ngatunpuna, Autumn-Rain Stephens-Daly, Mia Middleton, Sera Koroi, Shaylee Joseph |
2024 SQUAD
Bree Chester, China Poata, Emma Manzelmann, Essay Banu, Fran Goldthorp, Harata Butler, Jakiya Whitfeld, Jasmine Peters, Jessikah Reeves, Jetaya Faifua, Kirra Dibb, Krystal Blackwell, Makenzie Weale, Sareka Mooka, Shaniah Power, Shellie Long, Tahlulah Tillett, Tallisha Harden, Tiana Raftstrand-Smith, Vitalina Naikore
Likely Round 1 NRLW Team
1. Jetaya Faifua
2. Jakiya Whitfeld
3. Jasmine Peters
4. Shellie Long
5. Vitalina Naikore
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7. Kirra Dibb (c)
8. Tiana Raftstrand-Smith
9. Emma Manzelmann
10. Tallisha Harden
11. Shaniah Power
12. Bree Chester
13. Makenzie Weale
14. Essay Banu
15. Sareka Mooka
16. Jessikah Reeves
17. Harata Butler
18. China Poata
19. Krystal Blackwell
20. Tahlulah Tillett
21. Fran Goldthorp
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After a disappointing season in 2023, the Eels will be out to avenge their poor performances this season. Kennedy Cherrington will lead the charge after being suspended for most of last season.
The club has yet to sign anyone new, but with 11 spots left to fill on their roster, some new players could find themselves on the roster.
The Eels currently have 11 vacant spots for their 2024 roster.
| 2024 GAINS None |
| 2024 LOSSES Amelia Huakau (Tigers), Capri Paekau, Jade Fonua, Kelsey Clark, Kimberley Hunt, Kyra Simon, Nakia Davis-Welsh, Pihuka Berryman-Duff, Rueben Cherrington, Shannon Muru, Shontelle Stowers, Talesha O'Neill |
2024 SQUAD
Abbi Church, Cassey Tohi-Hiku, Elsie Albert, Kennedy Cherrington, Madeline Jones, Mahalia Murphy, Monique Donovan, Noaria Kapua, Rachael Pearson, Rosemarie Beckett, Ruby-Jean Kennard, Tyla Amiatu, Zali Fay
Likely Round 1 NRLW Team
1. Abbi Church
2. Zali Fay
3. Mahalia Murphy
4. Monique Donovan
5. Cassey Tohi-Hiku
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8. Ruby-Jean Kennard
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13. Kennedy Cherrington (c)
14. Tyla Amiatu
15. Elsie Albert
16. Rosemarie Beckett
17. Noaria Kapua
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Although they have been one of the most successful teams in the NRLW, they took a step back last season after several players departed for new clubs, and Jamie Soward focused on developing the younger players.
The club is yet to sign anyone new but has a great core group of players at the moment that includes international representative stars Teagan Berry (Australia) and Raecene McGregor (New Zealand).
The Dragons currently have nine vacant spots for their 2024 roster.
| 2024 GAINS Kasey Reh, Charlotte Basham, Bronte Wilson |
| 2024 LOSSES Cheynoah Amone, Cortez Te Pou, Keele Browne, Maddison Weatherall, Renee Targett, Roxette Murdoch, Sarah Riordan, Taylor Mapusua |
2024 SQUAD
Alexis Tauaneai, Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa, Bobbi Law, Bronte Wilson, Charlotte Basham, Ella Koster, Jamilee Bright, Kaarla Cowan, Kasey Reh, Madison Mulhall, Raecene McGregor, Sara Sautia, Shenai Lendill, Sophie Clancy, Tara McGrath-West, Tayla Curtis, Teagan Berry, Tyla King, Zali Hopkins
Likely Round 1 NRLW Team
1. Teagan Berry
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3. Ella Koster
4. Bobbi Law
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6. Zali Hopkins
7. Raecene McGregor
8. Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa
9. Sophie Clancy
10. Tara McGrath-West
11. Shenai Lendill
12. Madison Mulhall
13. Alexis Tauaneai
14. Kaarla Cowan
15. Jamilee Bright
16. Sara Sautia
17. Tayla Curtis
18. Tyla King
19. Kasey Reh
20. Charlotte Basham
21. Bronte Wilson
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2024 Development List
1. Trinity Tauaneai
2. Jessica Patea
3. India Bostock
4. Koffi Brookfield
The Sydney Roosters were decimated with injuries last season, with most of their star players - Millie Boyle, Isabelle Kelly, Jessica Sergis, among others - missing some time due to injury.
Looking into the 2024 season, they may have lost lock Keilee Joseph but they have managed to sign two big inclusions in Tiana Davison and Jasmin Strange from the defending premiers.
The Roosters currently have one vacant spots for their 2024 roster.
| 2024 GAINS Tiana Davison (Knights), Jasmin Strange (Knights), Aliyah Nasio, Liz Tafuna (United States 7s) |
| 2024 LOSSES Keilee Joseph (Broncos), Alexandrea Kiriwi, Amelia Pasikala, Grace Hamilton, Joeli Morris, Lily Rogan, Teuila Fotu-Moala, Tyler Bentley |
2024 SQUAD
Aliyah Nasio, Amber Hall, Brydie Parker, Corban Baxter, Imogen Hei, Isabelle Kelly, Jasmin Strange, Jayme Fressard, Jessica Sergis, Jocelyn Kelleher, Kalosipani Hopoate, Keeley Davis, Liz Tafuna, Mia Wood, Millie Boyle, Mya Hill-Moana, Olivia Kernick, Otesa Pule, Shannon Rose, Shawden Burton, Tarryn Aiken, Tavarna Papali, Tiana Davison
Likely Round 1 NRLW Team
1. Corban Baxter
2. Jayme Fressard
3. Jessica Sergis
4. Isabelle Kelly
5. Jasmine Strange
6. Tarryn Aiken
7. Jocelyn Kelleher
8. Millie Boyle
9. Keeley Davis
10. Amber Hall
11. Otese Pule
12. Olivia Kernick
13. Tiana Davison
14. Shawden Burton
15. Aliyah Nasio
16. Mya Hill-Moana
17. Kalosipani Hopoate
18. Imogen Hei
19. Shannon Rose
20. Tavarna Papalii
21. Mia Wood
22. Brydie Parker
23. Liz Tafuna
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One of the most active teams on the player market, the Tigers are looking to go further in their second season in the NRLW competition.
Unfortunately, they have lost Dally M Winger of the Year Jakiya Whitfeld. However, they have secured star back-rower Amelia Huakau from the Eels and bolstered their squad depth.
The Tigers currently have one vacant spot for their 2024 roster.
| 2024 GAINS Claudia Nielsen, Harmony Crichton, Natasha Penitani, Tiana Lee-Thorne, Brooke Talataina, Amelia Huakau (Eels) |
| 2024 LOSSES Jakiya Whitfeld (Cowboys), Hope Tevaga, Rebecca Pollard, Taylor Osborne, Bianca Bennetts, Folau Vaki, Josie Lenaz |
2024 SQUAD
Amelia Huakau, Botille Vette-Welsh, Brooke Talataina, Christian Pio, Claudia Nielsen, Ebony Prior, Eliza Siilata, Emily Curtain, Harmony Crichton, Imogen Gobran, Jessica Kennedy, Kezie Apps, Leianne Tufuga, Losana Lutu, Najvada George, Natasha Penitani, Pauline Piliae-Rasabale, Rikeya Horne, Salma Nour, Sarah Togatuki, Sophie Curtain, Tess Staines, Tiana Lee-Thorne
Likely Round 1 NRLW Team
1. Botile Vette-Welsh
2. Tess Staines
3. Rikeya Horne
4. Leianne Tufuga
5. Harmony Crichton
6. Pauline Pilae-Rasabale
7. Emily Curtain
8. Sarah Togatuki
9. Sophie Curtain
10. Christian Pio
11. Kezie Apps
12. Amelia Huakau
13. Najvada George
14. Ebony Prior
15. Losana Lutu
16. Jessica Kennedy
17. Natasha Penitani
18. Imogen Gobran
19. Brooke Talataina
20. Tiana Lee-Thorne
21. Eliza Siilata
22. Salma Nour
23. Claudia Nielsen
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