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Dragons v Broncos: Hancock to play 40th; Dam in for Waaka

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The Brisbane Broncos will travel north determined to claim the NRLW minor premiership when they face the Dragons in the final round of the regular season. 

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The Broncos are effectively assured a place in next week's semi-finals, but they have their eyes on the crucial top seed as they look for a clear path to the decider. 

Brisbane climbed into second with a last-gasp victory over the Sharks last weekend and they will now travel to Townsville eager to defeat St George Illawarra in the first match of a double-header at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. 

The Cowboys will face the Knights in the second match of the Saturday afternoon double at the venue. 

While the Dragons can't play finals, they have plenty of motivation to send outgoing coach Jamie Soward off on a high in his last game in charge. 

It's been a tough year for the squad, winning just two matches but this weekend's game will provide more crucial experience for the side's youngsters.

Team News

Dragons: There has been one final change an hour from kick off, with Jamilee Bright starting and Madison Mulhall reverting to the interchange. Bronte Wilson drops out and Charlotte Basham is confirmed as replacement player. Earlier, Alice Gregory (shoulder) dropped out with Leio Fotu-Moala on the wing. Kimberley Hunt remains on the other wing with Kasey Reh moving to hooker and Sophie Clancy dropping to the bench. Steph Hancock comes into the 17 for her 40th NRLW match.

Broncos: After confirmation of a suspected fracture of the fibula for Stacey Waaka, Lauren Dam comes onto the wing, with youngster Skyla Adams the new 18th player. Other changes see last week's match-winning try scorer Chelsea Lendarduzzi move to the bench, with Annetta Nuuausala promoted to the starting side. No changes to the 17 an hour out from the game, with Tazmin Rapana dropping from the extended reserves.  

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan Berry
    Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayley Maddick
  • Winger for Dragons is number 2 Kimberley Hunt
    Winger for Broncos is number 2 Julia Robinson
  • Centre for Dragons is number 3 Keele Browne
    Centre for Broncos is number 3 Mele Hufanga
  • Centre for Dragons is number 4 Bobbi Law
    Centre for Broncos is number 4 Shenae Ciesiolka
  • Winger for Dragons is number 22 Maatuleio Fotu-Moala
    Winger for Broncos is number 5 Lauren Dam
  • Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Tyla King
    Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Gayle Broughton
  • Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Raecene McGregor
    Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali Brigginshaw 

Forwards

  • Prop for Dragons is number 8 Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa
    Prop for Broncos is number 8 Brianna Clark
  • Hooker for Dragons is number 13 Kasey Reh
    Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada Ferguson
  • Prop for Dragons is number 15 Jamilee Bright
    Prop for Broncos is number 10 Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala
  • 2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Shenai Lendill
    2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Mariah Denman
  • 2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Ella Koster
    2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel
  • Lock for Dragons is number 10 Alexis Tauaneai
    Lock for Broncos is number 13 Keilee Joseph

Interchange

  • Interchange for Dragons is number 9 Sophie Clancy
    Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Destiny Brill
  • Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Zali Hopkins
    Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea  Lenarduzzi 
  • Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Madison Mulhall
    Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Lavinia Gould
  • Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Steph Hancock
    Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Tafito Lafaele

Reserves

  • Replacement for Dragons is number 17 Charlotte Basham
    Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Skyla Adams

Match Officials

  • Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated:

Stat Attack

  • The Dragons have lost four of their five games played in Queensland.
  • The Broncos have won six of their seven games against the Dragons.
  • Listed as 18th player when teams were announced on Tuesday, veteran Dragons forward Steph Hancock is in line to play her 40th NRLW game.
  • Broncos winger Julia Robinson has scored four tries in her last two games against the Dragons.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, 

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