Isabelle Kelly named Jillaroos captain after Roosters triumph

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 03:32 · Archive

Isabelle Kelly was appointed captain of Australia's women's rugby league team immediately after leading the Roosters to an undefeated season.

Isabelle Kelly has been named captain of the Jillaroos, Australia's women's rugby league team, for the upcoming World Cup. NRL boss Peter V'Landys approached her immediately after she lifted the Roosters premiership trophy on Sunday, moments after celebrating on stage. Kelly said the timing was swift: 'I actually just got off the stage from lifting the trophy on Sunday and Peter V'Landys came over and told me that I was actually going to be the captain, so it all happened quite quickly.'

The appointment caps a remarkable year for Kelly. She captained New South Wales to a 3-0 series victory and led the Roosters through an entire season without a single loss. Kelly said she had not expected to achieve the captaincy. 'It's something that I guess for me I didn't really think was going to happen for myself. I've just loved being a part of the Jillaroos for a really long time now and wanted to perform at my best for my country,' she said.

Kelly is excited about the squad she will lead, which combines emerging talent with experienced players. 'I think the group of girls that I'll be able to lead this year are really exciting, there's a lot of fresh girls coming through, and then there's some girls that have been around for a really long time,' she said. The Jillaroos will look to win their fourth consecutive World Cup title.

How it is being reported

• Jillaroos captain Isabelle Kelly reveals whirlwind chat with Peter V’LandysThe star was told she would be skipper moments after leading the Roosters to premiership glory.Perth Now · 13 Oct, 03:12
• Jillaroos captain Isabelle Kelly reveals whirlwind chat with Peter V’LandysThe star was told she would be skipper moments after leading the Roosters to premiership glory.The West Australian · 13 Oct, 03:11

In this story: Isabelle Kelly · Peter V'Landys · Roosters · Jillaroos · New South Wales · Australia

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