The Pickers host Kurri Kurri Bulldogs in the Newcatle Rugby League Women in League Round encounter kicking off at 1.55pm.

This year is the first time the competition will be celebrating the on-field role and pathways for women on-field as well and off-field in Hunter rugby league.

​The Pickers first grade and ladies league tag teams will both be wearing special jerseys featuring pink in the design to mark the big day.

Pickers halfback Emma Martin, who played with the Newcastle Rebels representative team, said the team was excited about the day and looking forward to playing before a big crowd before first grade.

But she said the main focus was on beating the Bulldogs and keeping their finals hopes alive.

The Bulldogs are in fifth spot a game and percentage clear of Maitland on the ladder.

Coach Adam Martin said Maitland needed to win to bridge the gap with Kurri Kurri and stay in the battle for a top five spot and semi-finals.

He said if the Bulldogs won it wouldn’t be impossible but very unlikely for the Pickers to reach the finals.

The last time the two teams in round four, the Bulldogs had a 36-6 win.

The Pickers are urging all female fans to come along for the the Ladies in League day and to join in a special function.

The Pickers Ladies will be meeting under a big marquee for the day with tickets costing $25. The price includes entry, the first glass of champagne free, lucky door prizes, nibbles and much more.

Maitland Pickers: 1, Amelia Billingham, 2. Charlotte McLeish-Kinch, 3. Melissa Halliday, 4. Breanna Lacy, 5. Tiffany White, 6. Kathleen Maier, 7. Emma Martin, 8. Emma Hodgson. 9. Brittany Morrison. 10. Shenae Kearney, 11. Stacey Palmer. Bench: 12. Rachael Welsh, 13. Joyce Chan, 14. Sarah Delaney, 15. Makayla Welsh, 16. Jacinta Dummett, 17. Tia Parisi-Mercer, 18. Anahli Nailagoliva, 19. Tayla Brown, 20. Serena Nailagoliva. 

Kick off in Ladies League Tag is at 1.55pm.