The Cronulla Sharks have moved quickly to retain the speedy Jada Taylor, re-signing her until the end of the 2027 NRLW season.
After returning from an ACL injury this season, Taylor started off the bench in her first game back before re-securing the fullback spot that she had made her own prior to injury.
Still only 22, Taylor was an inaugural member of the Sharks NRLW squad, Taylor says that the club feels like her home.
“Being such a young girl when I first came into the program, the Sharks have felt like my first home,” Taylor said.
“We’re building something very special, and we’ve gone well the last couple of years, but I won’t be satisfied until we win a premiership.”
Taylor is continually grateful for the opportunities that both the Sharks and NRLW head coach Tony Herman have given her.
“I’ve put my body on the line for this club and I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Taylor continued.
“I’m really grateful they signed me as a fresh 19-year-old who’d played one NRLW game. I want to repay the club, Tony (Herman) and all the girls.”
Herman praised Taylor’s resilience to come back from her ACL injury as well as her work ethic.
“Jada showed glimpses of her brilliance when she returned this season, but excitingly, she’s still nowhere near her full potential,” Herman said.
“On her day, she’s one of the competition’s elite fullbacks with skill and speed that few people can match.
“She’s endured her fair share of setbacks and, with some overdue luck on her side, we can’t wait to watch her excel in the years to come.”