The Raiders may be underdogs, but they will take plenty of confidence from their last showing against the Roosters, where they pushed them all the way.
In the end, it took the more accurate goal-kicking of Jocelyn Kelleher as the Roosters claimed a 22-18 win in Round 3 after the two sides scored four tries apiece.
The Raiders booked their place in the preliminary final after securing a record 6-0 win over fellow finals debutants Wests Tigers, while the Roosters enjoyed a week off as the minor premiers.
With a rest under their belt to sort some niggles, the home side will be confident they can continue their undefeated ways as they look to send retiring players Corban Baxter and Millie Elliott off with a grand final win, but will be wary of underestimating the plucky Canberra outfit.
Match: Roosters v Raiders
Finals Week 2 -
home Team
Roosters
1st Position
away Team
Raiders
5th Position
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Roosters: No late changes for the Roosters with Jayme Fressard returning from a hand injury via the wing. Taina Naividi goes to the bench, moving Mia Wood to the 18th player role. Retiring Roosters Corban Baxter (fullback) and Millie Elliott (prop) will be hoping their NRLW careers have two more games left as they aim leave on winning note. Mia Wood is the 18th player.
Raiders: An unchanged line-up from their opening finals win for the Green Machine, with Canberra to line up 1-17. Coach Darrin Borthwick is anticipating a close game. "Playing against the Roosters, they've always been close games and we're looking forward to getting up there on Saturday," he said. Ellie Brander is the 18th player.
Match: Roosters v Raiders
Finals Week 2 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Corban BaxterFullback for Raiders is number 1 Sheridan Gallagher
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Brydie ParkerWinger for Raiders is number 2 Isabella Waterman
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica SergisCentre for Raiders is number 3 Leianne Tufuga
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle KellyCentre for Raiders is number 4 Bobbi Law
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jayme FressardWinger for Raiders is number 5 Mackenzie Wiki
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Jocelyn KelleherFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Krystal Blackwell
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Tarryn AikenHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Zahara Temara
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Millie ElliottProp for Raiders is number 8 Chloe Saunders
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley NizzaHooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté Temara
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Otesa PuleProp for Raiders is number 10 Sophie Holyman
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Sariah Paki2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Jordyn Preston
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Jasmin Strange2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Charlotte Basham
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Olivia KernickLock for Raiders is number 13 Hollie-Mae Dodd
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Taina NaividiInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma Barnes
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Aliyah NasioInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace Kemp
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Rima ButlerInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Lili Boyle
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Amber HallInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Grace Kukutai
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Mia WoodReplacement for Raiders is number 18 Ellie Brander
Match Officials
- Referee: Kasey Badger
- Touch Judge: Rochelle Tamarua
- Touch Judge: Tori Wilkie
- Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Roosters have won their last three games against the Raiders.
- The Raiders have the third best defensive record in the NRLW this season.
- Roosters prop Millie Elliott will make her 50th NRLW appearance.
- Raiders winger Isabella Waterman has scored a try in her last three games.
- Roosters halfback Tarryn Aiken has scored a try in all four games against the Raiders.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
