The Cronulla Sharks are out to keep the points flowing when they host a desperate North Queensland Cowboys on Saturday evening.
The Sharks were at their electrifying best in last week's 56-6 victory over the Raiders, with Emma Verran scoring four tries.
The NSW star is one of the most dangerous players in the competition and North Queensland must shut the fullback down if they are to bounce back from a Round 2 loss to the Knights.
Cowboys halfback Kirra Dibb will look to lead her side around the park as they chase an improved attacking performance.
Cronulla have shown what they can do with ball in hand and coach Tony Herman is eager to see his players keep the points flowing while also locking down their opponents defensively.
Match: Sharks v Cowboys
Round 3 -
home Team
Sharks
4th Position
away Team
Cowboys
7th Position
Venue: Sharks Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Sharks: With Kiwi representative centre Annessa Biddle sitting out this week with suspension, last week's 18th player Grace-Lee Weekes has been named to start in her debut. That is the only change to the 17, with Koreti Leilua the new replacement player.
Cowboys: No changes made to Ricky Henry's 17 to take on the Sharks, with the coach giving his team the chance to respond to a disappointing outing against the Knights. Half Tahlulah Tillett is the new 18th player, with Ana Malupo remaining in the extended squad.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Emma VerranFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Jakiya Whitfeld
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Cassie StaplesWinger for Cowboys is number 2 Krystal Blackwell
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana Penitani GrayCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Abigail Roache
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Grace-Lee WeekesCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Jasmine Peters
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Georgia RavicsWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Francesca Goldthorp
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Georgia HannawayFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Rosie Kelly
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chantay Kiria-RatuHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Kirra Dibb
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Ellie JohnstonProp for Cowboys is number 8 Lillian Yarrow
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy DoddHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Emma Manzelmann
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Jacinta CarterProp for Cowboys is number 10 Makenzie Weale
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Talei Holmes2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Tallisha Harden
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Rhiannon Byers2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Brooke AndersonLock for Cowboys is number 13 Bree Chester
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Nakia Davis-WelshInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Alisha Foord
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jaydika TafuaInterchange for Cowboys is number 15 Lily Peacock
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Manilita TakapautoloInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Najvada George
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Stephanie FaulknerInterchange for Cowboys is number 17 Essay Banu
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Leki LeiluaReplacement for Cowboys is number 18 Tahlulah Tillett
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Reserve for Sharks is number 19 Dominique du ToitReserve for Cowboys is number 19 Lily Dick
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Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Tommaya Kelly-SinesReserve for Cowboys is number 20 Ana Malupo
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Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Anne-Marie Kiria-RatuReserve for Cowboys is number 21 China Polata
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Ebony Raftstrand-Smith
Sharks Ins
- Anne-Marie Kiria-Ratu
- Dominique du Toit
- Leki Leilua
- Tommaya Kelly-Sines
Cowboys Ins
- China Polata
- Ebony Raftstrand-Smith
- Najvada George
- Tahlulah Tillett
Sharks Outs
- Annessa Biddle
Cowboys Ins
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Sharks have won both matches played against the Cowboys.
- Cowboys fullback Jakiya Whitfeld has scored seven tries in her last 10 games.
- Sharks hooker Quincy Dodd has scored five tries in nine games at Sharks Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the
