00:00Emma Mantleman had to leave North Queensland to kick off her NRLW career, but the Mackay-born Cowboys captain is thankful the next generation won't have to.
00:13For them to look at that and know that they have a pathway right through and this could be them one day, I think it's really strong.
00:21Just like the Cowboys men, the women's team was created to give local athletes elite level opportunities. In three years the club has done just that.
00:32It's very encouraging for them that they can just enjoy being at home and playing footy.
00:37Always an ambition, finals footy has become a reality for the Cowboys in 2025.
00:43We're contenders, we deserve to be here in the elite space.
00:46Their confidence is captivating young fans.
00:49It's really inspiring to watch them play and they do a really good job.
00:54The Cowboys have a big task on Saturday when they host the Sharks here in Townsville.
00:59North Queensland struggled last week, conceding 50 points to the Broncos.
01:04But win, lose or draw, Cowboys fans are inspired, celebrating the growing women's game.
01:11The more teams and everything that they're getting, the more opportunities we're going to have to excel and get into the NRLW.
01:17To all the girls that love playing rugby and especially for women, it probably means a lot to them.
01:23I have three daughters and they all play rugby league so the development of women's rugby league is sensational.
01:29The Cowboys have one game guaranteed and one goal.
01:33We're ready to go and make North Queensland proud.
01:37A goal they've already achieved.
01:39A goal they've already achieved.
01:42A goal they've pre-
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