A last-gasp try to Kasey Reh saw the Dragons remain undefeated in this year's NRLW competition and they will be confident they can get the job done this week against the Broncos.
Reh scored in the 69th minute to down newcomers the Bulldogs to hand them their first loss, while lock Hannah Southwell impressed with her contributions in defence as well as attack, scoring a special individual try.
However, it is set to be a challenge against Brisbane who fought back from a poor start to their Round 3 game where they trailed 18-0 against the defending premiers, before running in the same number of tries in their 30-26 loss to the Roosters.
Coach Scott Prince will have his team on notice to improve their start to the game, with co-captain Tamika Upton, who led the fightback with her side's opening two tries, saying the team would be working hard to improve this round.
Match: Dragons v Broncos
Round 4 -
home Team
Dragons
6th Position
away Team
Broncos
2nd Position
Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Dragons: The return of Charlotte Basham from a knee injury has triggered a forward pack reshuffle, with the 19-year-old to start at in the back row. Zali Hopkins and Pia Tapsell have also been named in the starting side, despite reverting to the interchange prior to kick-off last week. Nita Maynard-Perrin, Shenai Lendill and Trinity Tauaneai have all shifted back to the bench as a result, with Bronte Wilson moving to 18th player.
Broncos: Brianna Clark is set to make an early return from an ankle injury and has been named to start at prop. Chelsea Lenarduzzi reverts to the bench as a result, while Lauren Dam shifts from the interchange to the second row. Dam replaces Tara McGrath-West, who injured her foot in last week's loss to the Roosters. Skyla Adams is the new face on the bench. Shalom Sauaso remains sidelined with a sternum injury.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan BerryFullback for Broncos is number 1 Tamika Upton
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Margot VellaWinger for Broncos is number 2 Kerri Johnson
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Indie BostockCentre for Broncos is number 3 Mele Hufanga
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Keele BrowneCentre for Broncos is number 4 Julia Robinson
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Alice GregoryWinger for Broncos is number 5 Hayley Maddick
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kasey RehFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Gayle Broughton
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Raecene McGregorHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali Brigginshaw
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Madison MulhallProp for Broncos is number 8 Keilee Joseph
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Zali HopkinsHooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada Ferguson
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Pia TapsellProp for Broncos is number 10 Brianna Clark
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Ella Koster2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Lauren Dam
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Charlotte Basham2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Hannah SouthwellLock for Broncos is number 13 Bree Spreadborough
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Nita Maynard-PerrinInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Destiny Brill
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Shenai LendillInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea Lenarduzzi
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Trinity TauaneaiInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Ahlivia IngramInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Skyla Adams
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Bronte WilsonReplacement for Broncos is number 18 Tafito Lafaele
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Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Grace HamiltonReserve for Broncos is number 19 Montaya Hudson
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Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Jayme MillardReserve for Broncos is number 20 Amanii Misa
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Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Jamilee McGregorReserve for Broncos is number 21 Georgia Bartlett
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Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Sara SautiaReserve for Broncos is number 22 Lavinia Gould
Dragons Ins
- Charlotte Basham
- Grace Hamilton
- Jamilee McGregor
- Sara Sautia
Broncos Ins
- Amanii Misa
- Brianna Clark
- Georgia Bartlett
- Lavinia Gould
- Montaya Hudson
Dragons Outs
Broncos Ins
- Tara McGrath-West
Match Officials
- Referee: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Dragons winger Indie Bostock has scored three tries in three NRLW appearances.
- Broncos centre Julia Robinson has scored six tries in her last three games against the Dragons.
- The Dragons have lost their last four games at WIN Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the
