After being a gala-day-style competition in previous years, this season will mark the first time the Lisa Fiaola Cup has been given full competition status.
The competition will be played over nine regular season rounds, including 13 uniquely different clubs.
Zero Tackle has you covered with all the squads, and looks at one player to watch during the season.
At this stage, the Central Coast Roosters, Manly Sea Eagles and Newcastle Knights have yet to confirm their squads, but Zero Tackle will keep you apprised of any updates.
St George Dragons
While the Dragons will field a new squad and enter the competition for the first time, coach Gary Fa'afua is relishing the moment and looks to be a great mentor to his players.
“I think we'll be competitive. After the last three trials we are confident that the goals we have set are not beyond them,” coach Gary Fa'afua told News Corp.
“Obviously it's a tough competition and it's our first time fielding a team, so hopefully the girls can find their feet early. No game is ever easy and we need to back ourselves."
Squad: Latisha Akuoko, Jaimee-Lea Anderson, Matilda Asplet, Cheyanne Burling, Zarli Collins, Carolina Cook, Summah Corea, Taylah El-Ters, Hannah Gray, Shelby Kohunui, Mercedez Lisone Siaea, Zaliah Lynch, Anissa McCue, Alissia Misa, Cheirsh Niusere-Maiva, Amelia Phillips, Morgan Simon, Rylee Siteine, Markenzy Siumaka Vaha, Evangeline Taauso, Zena Tarabolsi, Leilani Tongi-Finau, Makayla Towerton, Vanessa Walker, Emma War
PLAYER TO WATCH: Mercedez Lisone-Siaea
The front-rower is an enforcer in the middle of the ruck and will likely be the number-one threat to the Dragons' opponents.
Arriving from Melbourne, Lisone-Siaea has a big future ahead of her with her barnstorming runs. Add in her great defensive capabilities and it's as if she has been molded into a player made for rugby league.
