Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership: Round four teams - Fringe NRLW talent set to shine

With the first round of the NRLW here, there’s never been more at stake as Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership talents push for a call up. See the full team lists ahead of a huge HNWP round four.

Claudia Brown (right) will line up for the Wests Tigers this weekend. Picture: Michael Gorton

With the first round of the NRLW upon us this weekend, there’s never been more at stake for the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership.

A number of players on the fringe of the top grade will be looking to mount their case for selection next week.

Here are the round four teams:

ST GEORGE VS MANLY

Jubilee Oval, Saturday 12pm

St George: Katrina Phippen, Mia Barber, Brittany Constable, Eugenia Dennison, Heidi Regan, Madison-Lee Kelly, Georgia Thomas, Taimani Kolomaka, Bianca Cutrupi, Breanna Wood, Grace Clarke, Jaimee-Lee Cotter, Alafou Fatu, Hope Hutchins, Brianna Shillingsworth, Shannai Vakai, Brooke Tauaneai

Manly: Mollie Tagaloa, Pier Pritchard, Shontelle Stowers, Aleksandra Tunufai, Lavinia Tauhalaliku, Makyla Eli, Tayla Montgomery, Tanika-Jazz Noble, Rebecca Riley, TBA, Nicole Nathan, Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell, Kyla Gordon, Alicia Weir, Mia Holo, Mahina-Maara Manapori, Jamee Taitoko

WENTWORTHVILLE VS CANTERBURY

Ringrose Park, Sunday 11.15am

Wentworthville: Caitlin Turnbull, Alofa Schuster, Hope Schuster, Carly Abbott, Danielle Seckold, Teliya Hetaraka, Anneka Wilson, Zali Waihape, Sarah Colman, Rosaline Aumale, Chantel Tugaga, Leilani Wilson, Breanna Eales, Aaliyah Soufan, Gloria Kaupa, Maddi Finch, Belinda Gwasamun

Canterbury: Natalia Webb, Abby Aros, Sarahcen Oliver, Litia Fusi, Charlotte Eather, Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau, Ambryn Murphy-Haua, Paea Uilou, Elisiva Felila, Grace Giampino, Shaniece Monschau, Shannon Muru, Latisha Smythe, Waimarie Martin, Macie Carlile, Sarai Pule, Pauline Suli-Ruka

WESTS TIGERS VS MOUNTIES

Campbelltown Stadium, Sunday 11.30am

Wests Tigers: Tiana-Lee Thorne, Claudia Nielsen, Josie Lenaz, Katalina Vave, Rebecca Pollard, Evie McGrath, Darcy Eade, Folau Vaki, Chelsea Savill, Iemaima Etuale, Jessica Kennedy, Lucyannah Luamanu-Leiataua, Claudia Brown, Patricia Raikadroka, Claire Kennedy, Naomi Bott, Cheyenne Baker

Mounties: Brooke Wilkins, Ruby Watterson, Gwen Swann, Jacinta Tui, Breeze E’e, Logan Lemusu, Hollie Massey, Marley Cardwell, Janaya Bent, Janelle Williams, Terisa Lemauga Nafatali, Rachel Simpson, Sonia Mose, Aliyah Tanonef, Jessica Howard, Lara George, Sohryn Carter

CRONULLA VS ILLAWARRA

Cronulla High School, Sunday 12pm

Cronulla: Annika Picker, Caitlyn Ah-Fook, Kayla Fleming, Nakia Davis-Welsh, Roisin Crowe, Luisa Yaranamua, Angie Tucker, Pia Tapsell, Seli Mailangi, Lavinia Kitai, Ahlivia Ingram, Jaydika Tafua, Stephanie Faulkner, Sienna Stewart, Ariana Harden, Kirra Smith, Lahtia Stone

Illawarra: Jessica Patea, Mia-Rose Walsh, Ula-Marie Time-Cribb, Lily Rogan, Maria Paseka, Caitlin Moran, Koffi Brookfield, Mackenzie Lear, Tori Shipton, Hope Millard, Olivia Vale, Jordyn Preston, Trinity Tauaneai, Tayleah Handcock, Shae Mulheisen, Tiarna West, Sienna Yeo

PARRAMATTA VS SOUTH SYDNEY

Eric Tweedale Stadium, Sunday 1.15pm

Parramatta: Yasmine Baker, Debbie Doueihi, Kate Fallon, Aaliyah Haumono, Caitlin Peadon, Tallara Bamblett, Sarah Dimech, Aliti Namoce, Chelsea Makira, Tafau Asaua, Chloe Jackson, Tahleisha Maeva, Ryvrr-Lee Alo, Raphaella Perigo, Losalio Sita Payne, Rysh’e Fa’amausili, Ashlee Pottinger

South Sydney: Daisy Gordon, Paige Knapp, Kiana Takairangi, Jaminey Weatherall, Turzah Donovan, Kiara McGregor, Maddie Studdon, Nancy Sullivan, Jenaye Collins, Ashlea Nolan, Portia Bourke, Jazmon Tupou-Witchman, Jade Etherden, Sian Filipo, Ema Rainima, Janaya Trapman, Chloe Buttegig

NEWCASTLE VS CENTRAL COAST

Newcastle Permanent Centre of Excellence, Monday 7pm

Newcastle: Aylah McCullouch, Tyla Brown, Madison McArthur, Carissa Reid, Jessica Gentle, Jayde Herdegen, Melanie Howard, Lexi Beagen, Joeli Morris, Viena Tinao, Evah McEwen, Fane Finau, Chelsea Lehman, Leah Ollerton, Leilani Ahsam, Kyra Simon, Elizabeth Montgomery

Central Coast: Latisha Kaitap, Ashley Ketuu, Katelyn Whitehead, Tyra Ekepati, TBA, Olivia Glanville, Sienna-Mae Montgomery, Sienna Deeley, Imogen Hei, Phoenix Lamese, Taneisha Gray, Tiana Davison, Melanie Watherston, Mahlie Cashin, Sharlize Campbell, Taylah Juckes, Amber Hall

Brittany Constable was the hero for St George in round three. Picture: David Hall

ROUND THREE WRAP

The magical run of a new Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership contender continued, while another emerged with an upset victory at the home of the NRLW’s newest club.

Here’s how round three of the HNWP panned out:

WENTWORTHVILLE 36-10 CENTRAL COAST

The Magpies moved to outright first on the HNWP ladder after a dominant 36-10 defeat of the Central Coast in Woy Woy.

Captain Caitlin Turnbull continued her extraordinary season to date with a hat-trick, including two tries in the opening 12 minutes to help Wentworthville to a commanding 20-4 advantage at the break.

Chantel Tugaga and Danielle Seckold both crossed for doubles in the seven-try performance that sees them remain as the only undefeated team in the competition.

ST GEORGE 20-14 CANTERBURY

St George has pulled off one of the upsets of the season to date, ending Canterbury’s unbeaten run 20-14 at Belmore Oval.

Windy conditions wreaked havoc at the spiritual home of the Bulldogs and the Dragons were able to best adapt early with Taimani Kolomaka’s 25th minute try putting them ahead 14-4.

Canterbury fought back in the second half with two tries in the space of four minutes tying up the scores, before Brittany Constable crossed 15 minutes from time in what proved to be the match winner.

SOUTH SYDNEY 20-14 WESTS TIGERS

South Sydney remains in contention with the top sides after edging out a gallant Wests Tigers 20-14 at Redfern Oval.

Turzah Donovan was a late inclusion for the Rabbitohs and a first half double helped them take a 16-10 lead at halftime.

They would go on to win their second game of the season, with 17-year-old Kiara McGregor called up to partner Maddie Studdon in the halves.

MOUNTIES 20-14 CRONULLA

Mounties has bounced back from a heavy defeat to record its second win of the season, downing Cronulla 20-14 at Aubrey Keech Reserve.

They crossed for three tries in the first half, including one while Lahtia Stone was in the sin bin, to hold a 12-0 advantage.

A second half double to Luisa Yaranamua got them back to within touching distance, but ultimately the run of the Sharks was left too late, with Mounties’ Kahu Cassidy also spending time in the sin bin.

MANLY 24-20 NEWCASTLE

Manly picked up a historic first win in the HNWP after holding out Newcastle 24-20 at Brookvale Oval.

Carissa Reid gave the Knights a dream start early in the contest, before four unanswered tries, including a Pier Pritchard double, propelled the Sea Eagles to an 18-4 lead early into the second half.

Newcastle hit back with three tries in 15 minutes to give themselves a shot at forcing a draw late, but the Sea Eagles held solid to grab their first victory in their inaugural season.

ILLAWARRA 42-24 PARRAMATTA

Illawarra showed why it has one of the most potent attacking sides in the competition after a first half blitz helped them to a 42-24 victory over Parramatta at Collegians.

An early double to Eels prop Tafao Asaua had the home side on the back foot, before they raced in four tries in the space of 14 minutes to lead 28-10 at the break.

Asaua completed her hat-trick and the Eels were back to within four points, before the Steelers were able to close out strongly through Trinity Tauaneai and Mia-Rose Walsh to seal the win.