In Group 2 Rugby League, there has been no opportunity for higher honours in Women’s Rugby League – that is, until recently.
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After season 2018 finished, Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Rugby League Football Club entered a team in the Women’s Tackle Tournament competing against Sawtell, Nambucca, South Grafton and Coffs Harbour.
From this tournament, three Magpies were picked to represent Group 2 in a selection match against Group 3.
Rachel Devine, Simone Osland and Tina McRae travelled to Kempsey for what would turn out to be a very successful day.
Two of them – Rachel and Tina – have created their own bit of history by being chosen for the inaugural North Coast Bulldogs Women’s tackle team, and they will compete in the Country Championships in early 2019.
Unfortunately, Simone just missed out on selection with a strong outing in attack and defence.
This is a massive achievement and opportunity for Rachel and Tina, with the growth in the NRL centering around Women’s Rugby League.
The women will be bringing their experience back to club level to make the ladies league tag highly competitive once again in 2019.
The North Coast Bulldogs Women’s squad comprises 13 players from Group 2 and 11 from Group 3: Nala Ballangarry – Group 2; Karley Barnett – Group 3 / Hastings; Lisa Bullivant – Group 3 / Hastings; Rachel Devine – Group 2; Alaya Donovan – Group 2; Jade Egar – Group 2; Chelsea Green – Group 3 / Hastings; Sarah Grofos – Group 3 / Hastings; Jayaka Hart – Group 2; Makayla Hoskins – Group 2; Jonty Hemmingway – Group 3 / Hastings; Lauren Linton – Group 2; Shellie Long – Group 2; Tina McRae – Group 2; Sarah O’Connor – Group 3 / Hastings; Nicole Pender – Group 3 / Hastings; Mishika Randall – Group 2; Zoie Shrewies – Group 2; Greta Smith – Group 2; Larissa Ward – Group 3 / Hastings; Jasmine Wilbow – Group 3 / Hastings; Karri Williams – Group 2; Courtney Whitby – Group 3 / Hastings; Hannah Yates – Group 3 / Hastings.
Coach: Glen Bampton – Group 3 / Hastings
Assistant: Loretta Donovan – Group 2
Manager: Belinda Anderson – Group 3 / Hastings
Manager: Scott Mieni – Group 2