Kody House was all set to draw her decade-long rugby league career to a close at the end of last year, content on finishing with a satisfying 2021 season which saw her produce some career-best form and a grand final appearance.
St George Illawarra are back for a fourth season in the NRL Telstra Women's Premiership but never before will their build-up to a campaign feel so different.
Cronulla has signalled their intentions to be part of the NRLW in the near future by unveiling the signings of representative trio Sam Bremner, Holli Wheeler and Shontelle Stowers for the 2021 season.
Ali Brigginshaw has fired a barb at NSW leading into the Women s State of Origin on June 25 with the Dally M Medallist suggesting Queensland has the stronger club competition.
Brigginshaw s Valleys Diehards fell short of claiming the BHP Premiership over Burleigh last weekend with Maroons teammate Tamika Upton scoring the match-winner with four minutes remaining.
However, it was Brigginshaw s words post-match which drew the attention of those south of the border, when talking to the crowd at the presentation.
The 31-year-old declared the eight-team, seven-round competition in Queensland offered more to players than the Harvey Norman NSW Premiership.
All NSW players in the Origin side except Millie Boyle, who is based in Queensland, play their club footy in the NSW state competition.