The St George Illawarra Dragons are delighted to announce Samantha Bremner’s important job as Female Football Manager, her return to the team. Samantha is a legend in rugby league.
Bremner, the club’s first-ever NRLW captain and a trailblazer for women’s rugby league, brings a wealth of leadership, experience, and a deep network within the sport with her.
Bremner, the top player for the Dragons in the NRLW and a key member of the women’s team, led the team during its historic inaugural NRLW season in 2018. Her on-field accomplishments, which include nine Test matches for Australia and seven NSW appearances, are similarly remarkable.
Her return to the Dragons, after she decided to retire from the Sydney Roosters at the end of the current campaign, is a huge accomplishment for both the team and the women’s division.
Bremner will take over the club’s women’s football program on November 1st, taking command of the coaching structure and overall routes. She will also focus on developing the next wave of female rugby league players and helping to shape the Dragons’ NRLW roster.
Dragons CEO Ryan Webb stated, “This appointment highlights the Dragons’ unwavering commitment to growing the women’s game.”
“Sam is a fantastic leader as well as one of the most well-liked personalities in women’s rugby league. She is the best person to lead our program as the women’s game gains more recognition because of her knowledge of the game and her enthusiasm for nurturing female potential.
Ben Haran, general manager of football for the Dragons, agreed, complimenting Bremner’s
“She will lead the charge in shaping the future of women’s rugby league at the Dragons in this newly created role. Her influence on and off the pitch is undeniable.”
Bremner declared that she was savouring the chance to rejoin the team in a pivotal capacity.
“In this newly formed position, she will spearhead the effort to shape the future of women’s rugby league at the Dragons. Her impact is evident both on and off the pitch.
Bremner said she was relishing the opportunity to return to the club in a crucial role.
