Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons coach Tahnee Norris has named her squad for Game II of the Women's State of Origin series.
There is one change to the squad of 20 players that was selected for the opening match of the series in Brisbane earlier this month.
Central Queensland Capras utility Emmanita Paki, a former Queensland Under 19 representative and NRLW grand final winner with the Newcastle Knights, is ready to put her mark on Camp Maroon following an injury to Queensland winger Emily Bass (shoulder).
Wynnum Manly Seagulls star Sienna Lofipo will play her first senior Origin match for Queensland at lock, with captain Ali Brigginshaw moving to halfback.
Game II will be played at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, on June 6.
Match: Sky Blues v Maroons
Game 2 -
home Team
Sky Blues
away Team
Maroons
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
The Maroons enter camp at the Gold Coast on Friday. Norris speaking to media about selections will be livestreamed at QRL.com.au and on the Queensland Maroons Facebook page on Friday at 11.30am.
Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons squad
Player | Club |
---|---|
1. Tamika Upton | Central Queensland Capras |
2. Julia Robinson | Wynnum Manly Seagulls |
3. Shenae Ciesiolka | Western Clydesdales |
4. Lauren Brown | Burleigh Bears |
5. Evania Pelite | Souths Logan Magpies |
6. Tarryn Aiken | Tweed Seagulls |
7. Ali Brigginshaw (C) | Western Clydesdales |
8. Shannon Mato | Brisbane Tigers |
9. Destiny Brill | Souths Logan Magpies |
10. Jessika Elliston | Tweed Seagulls |
11. Tazmin Rapana | Burleigh Bears |
12. Romy Teitzel | Wynnum Manly Seagulls |
13. Sienna Lofipo | Wynnum Manly Seagulls |
14. Emma Manzelmann | Mackay Cutters |
15. Makenzie Weale | Norths Devils |
16. Sophie Holyman | Burleigh Bears |
17. Emmanita Paki | Central Queensland Capras |
18. Zahara Temara | Burleigh Bears |
19. Keilee Joseph | Souths Logan Magpies |
20. Skyla Adams | Souths Logan Magpies |