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Fressard returns for NRLW Preliminary Finals, boosting team against upset-seeking Canberra in historic finals run. Full late mail available.
Her inclusion is a boost against a Canberra side who are looking to spring an upset in their historic finals run.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for the Preliminary Finals of the 2026 NRLW Telstra Premiership competition.
Finals football week two features Sydney Roosters vs. Canberra Raiders, with Roosters aiming for an undefeated season and grand final return.
The second week of finals football has arrived with the two winners advancing to the 2026 NRL Grand Final.
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
Sydney Roosters vs Canberra Raiders @ Allianz Stadium, 7:50pm AEST
Roosters Team: 1. Corban Baxter 2. Brydie Parker 3. Jessica Sergis 4. Isabelle Kelly 5. Jayme Fressard 6. Jocelyn Kelleher 7. Tarryn Aiken 8. Millie Elliott 9. Keeley Nizza 10. Otesa Pule 11. Sariah Paki 12. Jasmine Strange 13. Olivia Kernick 14. Taina Naividi 15. Aliyah Nasio 16. Rima Butler 17. Amber Hall 18. Mia Wood 19. Taneisha Gray 20. Nikiah Campbell 21. Shawden Burton 22. Tatum Bird
Analysis: In what could potentially be the final NRLW match for Corban Baxter and Millie Elliott, the Roosters have opted to make a single change as they attempt to keep their undefeated season alive and return to the grand final. The change will see Origin winger Jayme Fressard (hand) return to the starting team on the wing. This will push Taina Naividi to the interchange bench and Mia Wood to the reserves.
The Broncos triumphed over Newcastle 40-16, advancing to face the Titans in the NRLW finals after a dominant performance.
The Broncos have fired a massive warning shot to the rest of the competition after the NRLW powerhouses obliterated Newcastle to book their spot in the final four.
It took one minute for them to open the scoring and they didn't slow down with six first-half tries as they knocked the Knights out with a thumping 40-16 victory at home.
It sets up a tantalising showdown with the Titans next week for a spot in the grand final, with minor premiers the Roosters to play Canberra in the other qualifier.
The writing was on the wall from the very first set when Lucy Spain put down a Jesse Southwell bomb that allowed Romy Teitzel to scoot away to score.
That was the story of the afternoon as former Knights Southwell, Teitzel and Tamika Upton carved up against the team they enjoyed premiership success with.