Canberra has officially trimmed its NRLW squad to a final 19 ahead of tomorrow’s **Round 2 clash** with the Cronulla‑Sutherland Sharks at GIO Stadium. They follow the squad-reduction routine set earlier in **Round 1**, when they cut to 19 before the Dragons match on **July 5, 2025** ([raiders.com.au][1]).
The final 19 include a blend of experienced campaigners and fresh talent lifted into the top squad:
* **Starters/Backs**: Cheyelle Robins‑Reti (1), Madison Bartlett (2), Leianne Tufuga (3), Mackenzie Wiki (4), Isabella Waterman (5), Georgia Thomas (6; promoted), Zahara Temara (7).
* **Forwards/Core Pack**: Chloe Saunders (8), Chanté Temara (9), Sophie Holyman (10), Monalisa Soliola (11), Hollie‑Mae Dodd (12), Simaima Taufa (13).
* **Interchange**: Emma Barnes (14), Grace Kemp (15), Jordyn Preston (16), Lili Boyle (17), Jaida Faleono (18), Georgia Thomas (19) ([thegh.com.au][2]).
Notable absences include some squad names on development contracts, but the consistency is clear: athletes elevated during Round 1 have retained their positions. Meanwhile, the Sharks will counter with a 21-woman squad, including exciting debutant Stephanie Faulkner from the interchange bench ([sharks.com.au][3]).
