Making her mark for the Wests Tigers this past NRLW season, it should come as no surprise that the Wests Tigers aimed to secure Shaylee Bent long-term.
The new deal for Bent will see her remain with the Tigers NRLW side until the end of the 2030 season.
Bent, the reigning Dally M back-rower of the year earned her stripes across the league and was also rewarded with a berth for the Australian Jillaroos at the Rugby League World Cup.
A Wests Tigers junior having played for the club in the Tarsha Gale Cup back in 2018, Bent has so far amassed 63 NRLW games, putting her in the top ten for most games played.
The star back-rower is thrilled to be settled at the Tigers once again and wants to go even further.
“It’s awesome to be staying with the Tigers. This year we had such a great season, and I loved playing under Sandy,” Bent said.
“He really brings out the best in us, and with new players coming in, I think the sky’s the limit for our team.
“Since coming back to Sydney and the Club, it’s really felt like home here at the Tigers. I’m excited to see what we can do over the next few years.”
As the Tigers look to continue their finals berths in future seasons, NRLW coach Craig Sandercock knows the impact of Bent and how crucial she is to the side.
“I’m really happy to have Shaylee staying with us for the next few seasons,” Sandercock said.
She’s an important member of our squad on and off the field, and any team would be lucky to have her in their side.
“She’s got great leadership qualities, she’s an extremely hard worker and has the trust and respect of her teammates.
“She showed right throughout this season what a special player she is and thoroughly deserved her individual accolades and a call up to the Jillaroos.”