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At her final press conference before retiring from rugby league, Ali Brigginshaw, a legend in the sport, has called for the NRL to appoint a separate CEO specifically for the women's game (NRLW). This would mirror the structure of the AFLW, which has had its own dedicated leadership since its inception. Brigginshaw emphasized that the NRLW needs autonomy to develop independently from the men’s league and suggested that someone familiar with the women’s experience should lead it, such as fellow retiring player Millie Elliott.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-02,
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Story summary
At her final press conference before retiring from rugby league, legend Ali Brigginshaw called for the NRL to appoint a separate chief executive specifically for the women's game. Brigginshaw, who is part of the Brisbane Broncos team aiming for back-to-back premierships, highlighted that while the men’s and women’s games try to mirror each other, there is potential for the women's league to develop uniquely. She joked about her fellow retiring player Millie Elliott from the Roosters being a possible candidate for the role. Brigginshaw emphasized the need for someone deeply involved in the women's game to lead it forward.
Written for “NRLW Leadership Call” on 2026-10-05,
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In her final press conference before retirement, rugby league legend Ali Brigginshaw has called on the NRL to create a separate chief executive for the women's game.
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Brigginshaw → call → game
As she prepares for a fairytale finish hoping to win back-to-back premierships with Brisbane, Brigginshaw knows the NRLW still has much growing to do.
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NRLW → prepare → growing
At today's official pre-grand final press conference, the Bronco was asked to put herself at the desk of newly crowned executive chairman Peter V'landys.
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Bronco → ask → V'landys
"If there's someone in charge of the [women's] game, maybe someone that plays the game, not me, maybe Millie," Brigginshaw joked about her fellow retiring grand finalist, the Roosters' Millie Elliott.
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Brigginshaw → be → finalist
"Just someone that knows the game and what we've been through.
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we → know → what
We try to shape our game exactly [how] the men do, but there's nothing saying we have to just follow in those footsteps.
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we → try → footsteps
"We can go in a different direction, we can do what we want to do and what's best for the [NRLW] players and the staff.
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what → go → players
The women's game is currently managed by the chief executive of the NRL.
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game → manage → NRL
In contrast, the AFLW has always had its own dedicated leadership, currently headed by Laura Kane.
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AFLW → have → Kane
It was not the only major innovation suggested at today's fan event, with tributes to Brigginshaw also on the agenda.
"She will be remembered in the game for such a long time, and I really hope that they name an award after Ali," Broncos coach Scott Prince said.
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Prince → suggest → Ali
The 2020 Dally M medallist has captained her state and country and now leaves behind a legacy that even her fiercest rivals admire.
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rivals → captain → that
"Ali's been a pioneer of our game for a very long time now, and I've been really lucky to know Ali for a number of years and play with her and experience her as a leader as well," Roosters captain Isabelle Kelly said.
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Kelly → know → leader
She also shared plenty of praise for her own retiring teammates Corban Baxter and Elliott, the 2022 Dally M medallist.
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She → share → teammates
"[Millie] never stops; she's always putting her best foot forward.
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she → stop → foot
She promotes the game in such a positive and respectful light that so many young girls look up to.
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girls → promote → that
"Corban, she's the most humble, beautiful human that I think has just put such a landmark on this game."
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I → think → game
Meanwhile, the Roosters will make a last-second decision on winger Jayme Fressard as she races the clock to have her shoulder right for grand final day.
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shoulder → make → day
The Blues representative picked up a shoulder injury in last week's win over Canberra and did not return to the field after half-time.
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representative → pick → time
A final decision will be made after the captain's run tomorrow, with coach John Strange rating Fressard a "50-50" chance of playing.
"A little niggle, a few fitness tests to still get through, but hopefully looking good," Strange said.
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Strange → make → chance
"I just really want to be present this week and do everything that I need to do to be the best athlete as possible."
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I → want → that
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