World-class prop Caitlan Johnston-Green will make her long-awaited Sharks debut against the Titans on Saturday having been cleared to complete a remarkable return following childbirth.
Having complied with the rigorous NRLW pregnancy policy, Johnston-Green has been elevated to the interchange for an important match at Sharks Stadium after welcoming her first child – daughter Amarah – in May.
The two-time premiership winner has taken the place of utility Nakia Davis-Welsh, who remains in the extended match-day squad as 18th woman.
Fittingly, Johnston – a proud Awabakal and Gomeroi woman – will return in the second week of Indigenous Round as the Sharks wear a special strip.
"The prep's been pretty well looked after from a medical side and I'm excited to put a jersey on for the Sharks," Johnston-Green said.
"I've been tracking really well and my recovery has been really good. To be able to put on Indigenous jersey for the club is even (more) special to me and my family ... To have it at home against the Titans as well is pretty special.
"I was pretty determined to make it back. It's a credit to the medical staff for getting me to where I am. I was just blessed as well to have a good birth with Amarah.
"I wanted to play. It's a long time coming, but I'm excited."
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See the updated team below.
Match: Sharks v Titans
Round 7 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Emma VerranFullback for Titans is number 1 Lailani Montgomery
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Cassie StaplesWinger for Titans is number 2 Georgia Grey
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana Penitani GrayCentre for Titans is number 3 Sarina Masaga
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Annessa BiddleCentre for Titans is number 4 Ivana Lolesio
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Georgia RavicsWinger for Titans is number 5 Phoenix-Raine Hippi
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Georgia HannawayFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Taliah Fuimaono
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chantay Kiria-RatuHalfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren Brown
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Ellie JohnstonProp for Titans is number 10 Jessika Elliston
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Brooke AndersonHooker for Titans is number 13 Georgia Hale
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Jacinta CarterProp for Titans is number 15 Laikha Clarke
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Jaydika Tafua2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Jasmine Solia
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Anne-Marie Kiria-Ratu2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Shaylee Bent
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Talei HolmesLock for Titans is number 8 Sienna Lofipo
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Tyla KingInterchange for Titans is number 9 Lily-Rose Kolc
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Manilita TakapautoloInterchange for Titans is number 16 Natasha Penitani
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Stephanie FaulknerInterchange for Titans is number 17 Takoda Thompson
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Interchange for Sharks is number 21 Caitlan Johnston-GreenInterchange for Titans is number 19 Estanoa Faitala-Mariner
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 16 Nakia Davis-WelshReplacement for Titans is number 18 Kelsey Parkin
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
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