
Queensland second-rower Romy Teitzel says her toughest test as winless Newcastle captain in the club's inaugural NRLW season was the making of her career.
The 25-year-old, who returned to play for Brisbane in the NRLW last year, will line up for the Maroons in Thursday' night's State of Origin season opener at Suncorp Stadium feeling she's a stronger and better player and person.