NRLW finals teams: Isabelle Kelly cleared of fractured elbow and named for Roosters, Jess Sergis and Tarryn Aitken named in reserves

Roosters star centre Isabelle Kelly has been cleared of a fractured elbow and has been named for the Roosters, while another injured duo are among the reserves and are a chance of returning. See the full NRLW semi-finals teams analysis.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Isabelle Kelly of the Roosters is tackled during the round seven NRLW match between Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters at PointsBet Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Sydney Roosters skipper Isabelle Kelly remains a chance to face Newcastle in Sunday’s NRLW semi-final after being cleared of a fractured elbow.

The game’s best centre has been named to start against the Knights in the sudden-death showdown at Allianz Stadium on Sunday despite fears her season was over following a suspected dislocated elbow.

She was taken from the field early in the final round of the NRLW season, but on Tuesday was cleared of any fracture.

In a club statement, the Roosters said she would work with the medical team ahead of the semi-final which leaves her a chance to take the field.

In another boost, representative duo Jess Sergis (knee) and Tarryn Aiken (shoulder) have both been named on an extended bench for Sunday’s blockbuster and will be given until Saturday to prove they can take the field.

Both are rated a week-to-week chance.

Isabelle Kelly has been named to start after being cleared of a fractured elbow. Pictures: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

Aiken has missed the past two weeks with an AC joint injury, while Sergis has been battling an MCL injury since going down in round three. This is the first time since she’s been named on the extended bench.

It comes as the Knights prepare for two big inclusions with Rima Butler (knee) and Nita Maynard (ankle) both named to return for the two-time defending premiers.

Butler will start in the front row, while Maynard has been named at No.14.

Jess Sergis is among the reserves having not played since round three. Picture: Scott Gardiner/Getty Images

Tarryn Aiken is a chance to return after an AC joint injury. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Meanwhile, the Broncos have named an unchanged line-up to face the Sharks at Totally Workwear Stadium on Sunday despite a number of injury concerns.

Skipper Ali Brigginshaw has shrugged off several niggles, including what was thought to be a sternum injury to be named to face Cronulla, while second-rower and goal kicker Romy Teitzel has also been named despite failing to finish last week’s win over the Dragons.

With Holli Wheeler sidelined, Tegan Dymock has been named to start up front in her place for the Sharks.

While Rhiannon Byers (knee) and Brooke Anderson (HIA) have also been named despite not finishing last week’s loss to the Tigers.

SEMI FINALS TEAMS

BRISBANE BRONCOS v CRONULLA SHARKS

Sunday 2:05pm, Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane

Broncos

1. Hayley Maddick 2. Julia Robinson 3. Mele Hufanga 4. Shenae Ciesiolka 5. Lauren Dam 6. Gayle Broughton 7. Ali Brigginshaw 8. Brianna Clark 9. Jada Ferguson 10. Annetta Nuuausala 11. Mariah Denman 12. Romy Teitzel 13. Keilee Joseph

Interchange: 14. Destiny Brill 15. Chelsea Lenarduzzi 16. Lavinia Gould 17. Tafito Lafaele

Reserves: 18. Skyla Adams 19. Tazmin Rapana 20. Jasmine Fogavini 21. Ashleigh Werner 22. Bree Spreadborough

Sharks

1. Emma Tonegato 2. Cassie Staples 3. Tiana Penitani 4. Annessa Biddle 5. Georgia Ravics 6. Georgia Hannaway 7. Tayla Preston 8. Ellie Johnston 9. Quincy Dodd 10. Tegan Dymock 11. Talei Holmes 12. Rhiannon Byers 13. Brooke Anderson

14. Filomina Hanisi 15. Chloe Saunders 16. Vanessa Foliaki 17. Manilita Takapautolo

19. Nakia Davis-Welsh 20. Sharni Smale 21. Dominique Du Toit 22. Pia Tapsell 23. Leki Leilua

SYDNEY ROOSTERS v NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

Sunday 4:15pm, Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Roosters

1. Sam Bremner 2. Jayme Fressard 3. Jasmine Strange 4. Isabelle Kelly 5. Mia Wood 6. Brydie Parker 7. Jocelyn Kelleher 8. Millie Elliott 9. Keeley Davis 10. Otesa Pule 11. Amber Hall 12. Olivia Kernick 13. Tiana Davison

Interchange: 14. Tavarna Papalii 15. Pani Hopoate 16. Samantha Economos 17. Taina Naividi

Reserves: 18. Mya Hill-Moana 19. Jessica Sergis 20. Tarryn Aiken 21. Kayla Jackson 22. Shannon Rose

Knights

1. Tamika Upton 2. Sheridan Gallagher 3. Shanice Parker 4. Abigail Roache 5. Tenika Willison 6. Georgia Roche 7. Jesse Southwell 8. Rima Butler 9. Olivia Higgins 10. Simone Karpani 11. Laishon Albert-Jones 12. Yasmin Clydsdale 13. Hannah Southwell

Interchange: 14. Nita Maynard 15. Kayla Romaniuk 16. Tayla Predebon 17. Viena Tinao

Reserves: 18. Evie Jones 19. Evah McEwen 20. Lilly-Ann White 21. Jules Kirkpatrick 22. Jacinta Carter

Originally published as NRLW finals teams: Isabelle Kelly cleared of fractured elbow and named for Roosters, Jess Sergis and Tarryn Aitken named in reserves