An impressive nationals has launched Emma Barnes' NRLW career, with the Queenslander claiming the 24th-and-final spot on the Canberra Raiders' roster.
Barnes impressed Raiders coach Darrin Borthwick with her work out of dummy half for the Queensland Rubys, catching his eye on the Gold Coast.
It led to her not only making the team of the tournament for the nationals, but also getting offered an NRLW contract.