The surprise team a controversial coaching appointment almost created

David Polkinghorne

Woden Valley women almost joined Queanbeyan Rams; they decided to stay amidst coaching changes.

The Canberra Times

The Queanbeyan Rams. Locker Room can reveal that was almost a Katrina Fanning Shield team in 2026.

The Woden Valley women were considering a move to the Queanbeyan Kangaroos in the wake of the Rams' failed bid to appoint Ashley Barnes as their Canberra Raiders Cup head coach for next year.

But in the end the Woden women decided to stay - although some players could still leave - and the NSW Rugby League stepped in to prevent Barnes' registration as a coach.

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