Canberra Raiders News

Sharks coach Tony Herman announces 21-player squad for NRLW Round 2, featuring debutant Stephanie Faulkner.

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Sharks coach Tony Herman has announced his 21-player squad for the NRLW Round 2 match against the Raiders at GIO Stadium.

After a tough 18-16 loss to the Eels in their season opener, Cronulla will retain the same starting 13 players for this upcoming clash.

Notably, 20-year-old forward Stephanie Faulkner will make her NRLW debut, stepping in for prop Filomina Hanisi, who sustained a season-ending ACL injury.

Faulkner, a junior from Cronulla Caringbah, was named the 2023 Sharks Female Junior Representative Player of the Year and recently scored twice in a win over Parramatta in the Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership.

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The Canberra Raiders announced their NRLW squad, featuring Sereana Naitokatoka, for Saturday's match against Cronulla.

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The Canberra Raiders have announced their squad for their inaugural NRLW standalone match of the season against the Cronulla Sharks, set to take place at GIO Stadium in Canberra on Saturday.

Notably, Sereana Naitokatoka makes her return to the squad, resuming her position in the halves after serving a one-match suspension from the recent trial match against the Knights.

The Raiders' lineup features:

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The Raiders, aiming for their first minor premiership since 1990, lead the NRL but stress unfinished business.

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The Raiders are currently aiming for their first minor premiership since 1990, recently becoming two points clear at the top of the NRL ladder following the Bulldogs' loss to Brisbane.

Despite their successful position, the leaders are emphasizing that "the job isn't done yet." Having a couple of byes ahead, the Raiders are on track for a significant milestone, as they haven't held the top spot after 18 rounds since the NRL's inception in 1998.

Their last minor premiership, achieved in 1990, saw legends like Mal Meninga, Ricky Stuart, Laurie Daley, and Bradley Clyde secure back-to-back grand final victories.

Under Coach Ricky Stuart, the Raiders have cultivated a culture marked by resilience, accountability, and a strong belief in each other.

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