Former Waitākere College students Shaniece Monschau and her niece, Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau, have signed contracts to join the inaugural NRLW squad for the Bulldogs in 2025, expanding the club’s family-oriented roster. Both players made a strong impression in the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership this year, with Shaquaylah, a talented half-back and hooker, set to stay until 2026 and Shaniece, a versatile forward, committed until the end of 2025. The duo’s journey through the Bulldogs' pathways is another example of the club’s focus on family ties, with Shaquaylah’s younger sister Lahnayah Daniel also progressing in the ranks.
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