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 Tackleย will keep you apprised of any updates.
North Sydney Bears
They may not be as experienced as some other teams in the competition, but their tenacity and never-give-up attitude should see them go far in the competition.
โTheir hard work at training has been great,โ Bruce Tuaimau told News Corp.
โWe've started off a bit slow with our trials. Having such a big squad we've been trying to get the combinations right. Once they're finalised we're hoping they will work.
โThey're really engaged as a group. With our main squad we had 30 in the catchment with a lot never playing 13-a-side league. For a lot this is their first experience of tackle in that setting.
Squad:ย Alyssa Pearsall, Aleesha Martin, Amaya Sanchez, Annika Yasa, Chloe North, Eden Melham, Elissa Langi, Fipe Vakacavu, Freya Cairns, Hannah Weber, Jayda Yammouni, Kathreen Siale, Kayla Killick, Liana Ngatai Mauri, Maddison Bond, Madison Hazel Clarke, Marwa Fayad, Mya Francia, Mya Lloyd, Nancy Bogsio, Sharnae Cassidy, Skye Morrissey, Tahira Armeda, Timeka Collins
PLAYER TO WATCH:ย Sharnae Cassidy
One of the many recruits for the club, Cassidy, has been picked up by the Bears from North Queensland and can play anywhere in the backline, from fullback to the outside backs and even in the halves.
Her versatility makes her extremely useful and will allow the Bears to adapt to a range of scenarios if they incur injuries or suspensions.
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