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.
Wests Tigers
When it comes to pathways and junior teams, the Wests Tigers are always a team to watch out for and this competition will be no different.
“They're a young group of girls that are willing to learn. Coming from different demographic areas from the inner city down to Campbelltown and bringing a group of girls together from different areas, they've shown an ability to learn off each other,” coach Scott Clark said.
“We have a lot of girls that have played other sports like touch footy, Oztag, rugby union, and represented heritage sides like Tonga and Samoa.
“We brought it right back to basics this season. They've been willing to listen, learn and deliver it. In our first trial there was a lot of good league played."
Squad: Agnews (Jewel) Faaui, Alavina Tu'ifua, Aliana Fasavalu-Fa'amausili, Ana Taviliniu, Angel Schaafhausen-Mino, Annelise Hall, Elanor Ward, Ellie Barnett, Faith Masina, Hannah Maher, Hayley Firman, Ilaisaane Vunipola, Isabel Mcmenemy, Isabella James, Isabelle Fitzpatrick, Izabel Williams, Kealii-Jordan Muru, Layla Tima, Liliola Ward, Lily Hall, Lucyannah Luamanu, Lusinita Taviliniu, May Fuimaono, Mikayla Faletau, Naomi Cowley, Paige Attard, Rhiannon Bonner, Sakari Ritchie, Sienna Robertson, Talia Pele-Taula, Worship Kailea
PLAYER TO WATCH: Ellie Barnett
Co-captain of the team, Barnett is a talented multi-sport player in rugby league, Oztag and touch football. The halfback has one of the best-kicking games in the competition, and her footwork is incredible.
Angel Schaafhausen-Mino is also a player to keep an eye on and will lead the club's forward pack, bringing a good attacking and defensive game.
