NRLW predicted team lists: Every side’s likely lineup for Round 3
The NRLW rolls on this week, with five matches lined up for Round 3.
The Wests Tigers and Gold Coast Titans are the only teams with a perfect record and will look to continue their impressive starts.
At the other end of the ladder, the Brisbane Broncos and Parramatta Eels will be searching for their first wins of the season.
The Sporting News has all the early mail for Round 3 below.
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SYDNEY ROOSTERS vs ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Thursday 3rd August, Sydney Cricket Ground (5.40pm)
Roosters predicted team:
1. Corban Baxter
2. Brydie Parker
3. Isabelle Kelly
4. Jayme Fressard
5. Joeli Morris
6. Tarryn Aiken
7. Jocelyn Kelleher
8. Millie Boyle
9. Keeley Davis
10. Teuila Fotu-Moala
11. Otesa Pule
12. Olivia Kernick
13. Keilee Joseph
14. Shawden Burton
15. Kalosipani Hopoate
16. Lexi Kiriwi
17. Amelia Pasikala
Roosters team news:
Jess Sergis (hamstring) was a late omission for the Roosters last round and will be racing the clock to play on Thursday.
Mya Hill-Moana (head knock) is awaiting a possible concussion diagnosis and is unlikely to feature. Teuila Fotu-Moala could replace her in the starting side.
Dragons predicted team:
1. Teagan Berry
2. Margot Vella
3. Keele Browne
4. Bobbi Law
5. Cortez Te Pou
6. Tyla Nathan-Wong
7. Raecene McGregor
8. Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa
9. Renee Targett
10. Roxy Murdoch
11. Sara Sautia
12. Shenai Lendill
13. Alexis Tauaneai
14. Kaarla Cowan
15. Ella Koster
16. Tara McGrath-West
17. Maddison Weatherall
Dragons team news:
No changes are anticipated after the Dragons notched their first win of the season last round.
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS vs BRISBANE BRONCOS
Saturday 5th August, Queensland Country Bank Stadium (12.50pm)
Cowboys predicted team:
1. Francesca Goldthorp
2. China Polata
3. Jasmine Peters
4. Shellie Long
5. Autumn-Rain Stephens-Daly
6. Krystal Blackwell
7. Kirra Dibb
8. Tallisha Harden
9. Emma Manzelmann
10. Tiana Raftstrand-Smith
11. Shaniah Power
12. Bree Chester
13. Makenzie Weale
14. Sera Koroi
15. Sareka Mooka
16. Jetaya Faifua
17. Essay Banu
Cowboys team news:
Autumn-Rain Stephens Daly (knee) is expected to return on the wing.
Tahlulah Tillett (hand) could also be available.
Broncos predicted team:
1. Hayley Maddick
2. Lauren Dam
3. Mele Hufanga
4. Shenae Ciesiolka
5. Jasmine Fogavini
6. Gayle Broughton
7. Ali Brigginshaw
8. Annetta-Claudia Nu’uausala
9. Destiny Brill
10. Breanna Eales
11. Tazmin Gray
12. Romy Teitzel
13. Mariah Denman
14. Chelsea Lenarduzzi
15. Jada Ferguson
16. Brianna Clark
17. Lavinia Gould
Broncos team news:
Narikah Orchard (calf) won’t return until next week, whilst Julia Robinson (hamstring) is out indefinitely.
Ashleigh Werner (suspension) still has one match remaining on her ban.
CRONULLA SHARKS vs GOLD COAST TITANS
Saturday 5th August, PointsBet Stadium (3.10pm)
Sharks predicted team:
1. Tiana Penitani
2. Georgia Ravics
3. Annessa Biddle
4. Kiana Takairangi
5. Andie Robinson
6. Sereana Naitokatoka
7. Tayla Preston
8. Ellie Johnston
9. Quincy Dodd
10. Harata Butler
11. Talei Holmes
12. Vanessa Foliaki
13. Brooke Anderson
14. Maddie Studdon
15. Tegan Dymock
16. Chloe Saunders
17. Jazmon Tupou-Witchman
Sharks team news:
Star five-eighth Emma Tonegato (calf) is a doubt, so Sereana Naitokatoka could slot into the halves.
Fullback Jada Taylor (ankle) is also a chance to miss this week, which could see the backline shift around.
Titans predicted team:
1. Evania Pelite
2. Destiny Mino-Sinapati
3. Jaime Chapman
4. Niall Williams-Guthrie
5. Emily Bass
6. Chantay Kiria-Ratu
7. Taliah Fuimaono
8. Shannon Mato
9. Brittany Breayley-Nati
10. Jessika Elliston
11. Shaylee Bent
12. Rilee Jorgensen
13. Georgia Hale
14. Lauren Brown
15. Stephanie Hancock
16. Kaitlyn Phillips
17. Dannii Perese
Titans team news:
Taliah Fuimaono (ankle) is set to return in a major boost for the Titans.
No other changes are anticipated following their thrilling golden point win last round.
PARRAMATTA EELS vs NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Sunday 6th August, CommBank Stadium (12.00pm)
Eels predicted team:
1. Abbi Church
2. Zali Fay
3. Mahalia Murphy
4. Cassey Tohi-Hiku
5. Monique Donovan
6. Pihuka Berryman-Duff
7. Rosemarie Beckett
8. Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis
9. Rueben Cherrington
10. Talesha O’Neill
11. Shontelle Stowers
12. Amelia Mafi
13. Kennedy Cherrington
14. Madeline Jones
15. Capri Paekau
16. Nakia Davis-Welsh
17. Shannon Muru
Eels team news:
Changes may be made, with the Eels losing their opening two matches.
Rachael Pearson and Elsie Albert (both calf) are still at least a week away from returning.
Knights predicted team:
1. Tamika Upton
2. Sheridan Gallagher
3. Shanice Parker
4. Abigail Roache
5. Jasmin Strange
6. Caitlin Moran
7. Jesse Southwell
8. Tayla Predebon
9. Olivia Higgins
10. Rima Butler
11. Caitlan Johnston
12. Yasmin Clydsdale
13. Laishon Albert-Jones
14. Nita Maynard
15. Tiana Davison
16. Simone Karpani
17. Kayla Romaniuk
Knights team news:
Laishon Albert-Jones (concussion) should return, with Kayla Romaniuk moving back to the bench.
CANBERRA RAIDERS vs WESTS TIGERS
Sunday 6th August, GIO Stadium (1.50pm)
Raiders predicted team:
1. Apii Nicholls
2. Madison Bartlett
3. Cheyelle Robins-Reti
4. Mackenzie Wiki
5. Shakiah Tungai
6. Zahara Temara
7. Ashleigh Quinlan
8. Tommaya Kelly-Sines
9. Chanté Temara
10. Sophie Holyman
11. Monalisa Soliola
12. Hollie-Mae Dodd
13. Simaima Taufa
14. Emma Barnes
15. Grace Kemp
16. Kerehitina Matua
17. Tara Reinke
Raiders team news:
No changes are anticipated for the Raiders after their strong win over the Roosters.
Tigers predicted team:
1. Botille Vette-Welsh
2. Jakiya Whitfeld
3. Rikeya Horne
4. Leianne Tufuga
5. Josie Lenaz
6. Pauline Piliae-Rasabale
7. Emily Curtain
8. Sarah Togatuki
9. Ebony Prior
10. Christian Pio
11. Kezie Apps
12. Eliza Siilata
13. Najvada George
14. Sophie Curtain
15. Losana Lutu
16. Taylor Osborne
17. Folau Vaki
Tigers team news:
No changes are expected as the Tigers look to maintain their perfect record.