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We reveal the women’s Toowoomba Rugby League stars who will shape the finals and premiership race

As one of the most thrilling women’s TRL seasons approaches its final month, we reveal the players who are set to shape the finals and the premiership race. See who made the list from your club here.

Gatton captain Kimberley Dore on the move. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Gatton captain Kimberley Dore on the move. Picture: Kevin Farmer

The 2024 women’s Toowoomba Rugby League finals and premiership race is the closest it has ever been with several stars making their mark for various teams.

We have run the rule over the players who are set to shape the race for finals and the holy grail.

See who made the list from your club below.

Kim Dore (Gatton)

Dore has been at the core of Gatton’s dynasty and is the ultimate leader in the forward pack.

She is a natural leader and gains countless metres in the middle.

Courtney Robinson (Gatton)

An elite talent with scintillating footwork, Robinson can single-handedly change the outcome of a contest.

She is versatile enough to play in several different positions and has an incredible change of pace.

Sarah Hoger in action for the Western Clydesdales in their inaugural game at Clive Berghofer Stadium. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Sarah Hoger in action for the Western Clydesdales in their inaugural game at Clive Berghofer Stadium. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Sarah Hoger (Gatton)

A talented centre with BMD Premiership experience and was one of the stars in the Hawks’ grand final win in 2023.

Mackenzie Zeller (Highfields)

One of the most exciting young talents in the Darling Downs, Zeller was a key member of the inaugural Western Clydesdales BMD side and has been tearing it up in the second row for Highfields.

Zeller has helped the Eagles soar to the top two with six wins from seven games.

Mackenzie Zeller runs the ball for the Western Clydesdales BMD Premiership side. Picture: Benny Hassum Photography
Mackenzie Zeller runs the ball for the Western Clydesdales BMD Premiership side. Picture: Benny Hassum Photography

Kelsie Price (Highfields)

With nine tries in 2024, Price is tied at the top for leading tryscorer this season.

She brings great versatility and is always a threat in attack.

Natalia Webb (Valleys)

Last year’s Hancock Edwards Medallist has made the switch from Gatton to Valleys this season and has brought her stellar Clydesdales form to the TRL.

Webb was involved in one of the biggest plays of the BMD Premiership season when she scored a try in the dying minutes of the last round to seal a spot in finals.

Despite spending time with the Clydesdales, Webb has already scored a team-high six tries in the TRL this season.

Kayla Jackson for the Western Clydesdales. Picture: Ben Hassum Photography
Kayla Jackson for the Western Clydesdales. Picture: Ben Hassum Photography

Kayla Jackson (Valleys)

In one of the biggest games of the season, Jackson single-handedly led the Roosters to victory with a try and a penalty goal in their 6-4 win over Highfields.

Jackson was one of the breakout stars from the Clydesdales inaugural BMD Premiership venture as she scored a team-high seven tries in 10 games.

Rikki-Lee Boney (Valleys)

Boney is another attacking weapon within the Roosters ranks and with the support of Clydesdales Taylor Fenton, Webb, Jackson and Zoe Cook, has the freedom to dictate the clash.

She is a superb leader out on the field and has an incredible knack of finding ways to score as she has crossed over for five tries this year.

Kiara Taylor (Newtown)

Taylor has been unstoppable when she gets on a roll and has scored a stunning nine tries this season.

With Newtown currently in fifth place, Taylor will be crucial in the final few weeks of the season as the race for finals goes down to the wire.

Chontelle Orcher (Brothers)

Orcher is one of the key reasons Brothers have been a finals threat in their return to the women’s competition and scored two tries in their recent win over Southern Suburbs.

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