BY her own admission, Yasmin Meakes is "learning on the run" but the Australian rugby sevens representative can't wait for this weekend's code switch to league with the Central Coast Roosters.
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Meakes, now living at Scone and engaged to 2018 Newcastle Rugby League player of the year Adam Clydsdale, recently linked with the NSW Women's Premiership outfit through Kylie Hilder.
The 26-year-old Novocastrian, who first tried the sport three years ago when in Canberra with then Raiders squad member Clydsdale, is preparing to start on the wing when competition resumes away against Canterbury on Saturday.
"It's a bit different but I'm enjoying the change and just a chance to get back on the field," she said.
* WEST Wallsend may secure the services of three Briggs brothers for the 2020 season.
The Noel Dent-coached Magpies, who play in the Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League (NHCRL) A-grade competition, were granted a clearance for Scott Briggs on Wednesday. Younger sibling Randall had already registered. They were awaiting paperwork for Isaac.
Scott played for Cessnock in last year's Newcastle RL grand final. Randall had been bound for Central. They all combined for a top-flight premiership with Macquarie in 2017.
Dent has also signed Adam Swadling.
* BRAD Tighe will now have the year off after the NHCRL team he was set to captain-coach didn't get off the ground. The former NRL player said he wants to "push towards next year with Awabakal again".
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