Natasha Penitani of Wests Tigers nominated for NRLW Dally M Rookie of the Year; impressive rookie season.
Weststigers.com.au have announced that Natasha Penitani, a rising star in the world of Rugby League, has been nominated for the coveted title of NRLW Dally M Rookie of the Year [This nomination is sure to put a spring in her step and a fire in her belly].
Penitani, a fierce forward for Wests Tigers, joined the NRLW ranks this season, making her mark alongside eight other debutants [making a splash in the league faster than a lightning bolt on a stormy night].
The 24-year-old powerhouse made her first appearance in Round 1 against the Raiders, and from there, she dominated the field in all nine matches of her rookie season [showing the kind of grit and determination that legends are made of].
One of the most memorable moments of Penitani's season came in Round 9, when she faced off against her older sister, Tiana, in a fierce showdown against the Sharks [a sibling rivalry for the ages].