NRLW Recruitment & Retention Thread
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Billy
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
With Jefferies pretty much locked in, I see the Cowboys haven't locked up China Polata. She looked pretty raw for the Cowboys, but she'd solve our hard running winger problem.
Her on one wing and Gallagher on the other would give us some go forward.
Mia Middleton isn't signed either.
Her on one wing and Gallagher on the other would give us some go forward.
Mia Middleton isn't signed either.
Still_Nutty
Josh Smith
No surprise Moran has dropped off the radar....she was a significant liability in defence and it was clear she would never develop that side of her game to an NRLW level for mine
Billy
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
And Evie Jones is probably the best 18 year old halfback coming through and a like for like replacement.
If Moran is still local she should be our reserve grade half though. I saw her lead the Maitland side to the Koori knockout title and she was as dominant at that level as any half could be.
Still_Nutty
Josh Smith
Yeah, I have no problem with her attacking capability Billy but she is not even strong enough to be rated as a turnstile at NRLW standard for mine. It's as much an attitude thing for Moran, as it is a technical capability or confidence to even have a go.
I could very easily see her shining in the Koori knockout but that comp is renowned for is low expectations in having any sort of defensive focus/expectation of the players
mullenmagic
Matthew Gidley
Knights had a full club training day today with players from all grades and age groups working with the Old Boys. Sheridan Gallagher is pictured among it so safe to say she's sticking around.
Edit: Rima Butler there too.
Edit: Rima Butler there too.
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mullenmagic
Matthew Gidley
If Butler & Gallagher being there yesterday is an indicator they've re-signed then we're at 24/24 spots filled so don't get your hopes up
Think they’re going to aim to bring through more juniors then recruiting. If they can get a big name here and there they will, but with the system already set in place for a few years I’d be expecting a few players taking most spots. Replacing Davison probably biggest one this year.
When warriors and western Sydney teams come in 25 we’ll be relying mostly on local talent. Potentially loose Roach to NZ and Gallagher, Butler and Maynard to Sydney. So we’ll need locals with no accomdation issues. Was why I was surprised on Mia Middletown and Bree Chester to have left.
When warriors and western Sydney teams come in 25 we’ll be relying mostly on local talent. Potentially loose Roach to NZ and Gallagher, Butler and Maynard to Sydney. So we’ll need locals with no accomdation issues. Was why I was surprised on Mia Middletown and Bree Chester to have left.
Billy
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
There is a girl that looks a lot like Taneka Todhunter in the Herald photos in the same photo as Rima Butler.
NRLW signings tracker says she had a development deal for parra in 2023 but doesn't say she has been renewed.
She played for Ron Griffiths' Maitland side in the Koori knockout and I thought she was the best player in the grandfinal.
She is from Moree and played for Parra, so she would have no link to Maitland that I can see.
She is a classy second row.
NRLW signings tracker says she had a development deal for parra in 2023 but doesn't say she has been renewed.
She played for Ron Griffiths' Maitland side in the Koori knockout and I thought she was the best player in the grandfinal.
She is from Moree and played for Parra, so she would have no link to Maitland that I can see.
She is a classy second row.
Billy
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Knights re-sign Sheridan Gallagher
The nib Newcastle Knights have re-signed National Rugby League Women’s premiership winger Sheridan Gallagher for a further two years, to remain in the Hunter until at least the end of 2025.
www.newcastleknights.com.au
She might have been waiting for a face to face with the new coach before signing.
I'd like to see her tried in a few different positions now that she knows the game a bit.
She has the size and fitness to play anywhere on the field, and she's really keen in defence as well.
She'd be a hell of a weapon as a wide running second row.
Great to have her for 2 more years, I f she develops as fast as she did in 23 she'll be a wonderful player but also be up for some big $$ from new teams or even Parra/Tigers after 25.
She a surprising speed, not super fast but good enough to make some havoc at FB. I think Clydesdale started on wing in her career, so no reason Gallagher couldn't go same path, Id day she has a bigger frame then Yas now.
Defence and fitness on edge would be the difference, also no idea what her talents are with ball in hand. Plenty of time to learn though.
She a surprising speed, not super fast but good enough to make some havoc at FB. I think Clydesdale started on wing in her career, so no reason Gallagher couldn't go same path, Id day she has a bigger frame then Yas now.
Defence and fitness on edge would be the difference, also no idea what her talents are with ball in hand. Plenty of time to learn though.
mullenmagic
Matthew Gidley
She's the only winger we have signed as is, I doubt they're planning on moving her any time soon
Oh I meant in like 3-4 years.
Defence wins games
David Fa'alogo
What a great re-signing. This woman could be anything!Gallagher has signed for 2 more years.Knights re-sign Sheridan Gallagher
The nib Newcastle Knights have re-signed National Rugby League Women’s premiership winger Sheridan Gallagher for a further two years, to remain in the Hunter until at least the end of 2025.
She might have been waiting for a face to face with the new coach before signing.
I'd like to see her tried in a few different positions now that she knows the game a bit.
She has the size and fitness to play anywhere on the field, and she's really keen in defence as well.
She'd be a hell of a weapon as a wide running second row.
Billy
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Article in the Herald says some players, including some top-liners, have asked to be allowed to play in the Qld state comp starting soon, since the NSW comp has been delayed to start at the same time as the NRLW. No names were given, but the article points out that Tamika Upton is from central Qld and has previously played for Central Qld Capras. The players want to get match fit before the 3 game SOO series, which will be played before the NRLW season.
The article says other players could play in the Newcastle women's comp which starts in April.
Parr says he is not against the girls playing football but conditions must be met first.
The Newcastle comp already has Newcastle Wests and Wyong Roos fielding women's teams, so a lot of our girls and a lot of Roosters players would find a team easily. They are also sponsered by Oporto Chicken and have a deal with BarTV to webcast games, and teams like Maitland are set to join this year.
If Jesse Southwell, Lilly-Ann White and Evie Jones need game time, they are all young enough to play Tarsha Gale next week. That would be a hell of an under 19s spine 1 Lilly-Ann White, 6 Evie Jones, 7 Jesse Southwell.
The article says other players could play in the Newcastle women's comp which starts in April.
Parr says he is not against the girls playing football but conditions must be met first.
The Newcastle comp already has Newcastle Wests and Wyong Roos fielding women's teams, so a lot of our girls and a lot of Roosters players would find a team easily. They are also sponsered by Oporto Chicken and have a deal with BarTV to webcast games, and teams like Maitland are set to join this year.
If Jesse Southwell, Lilly-Ann White and Evie Jones need game time, they are all young enough to play Tarsha Gale next week. That would be a hell of an under 19s spine 1 Lilly-Ann White, 6 Evie Jones, 7 Jesse Southwell.
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