Josie Wogand is a Rocky Brothers product who debuted for the BMD Capras in Round 1 of 2025 — and her year didn’t stop there. Confro 2025 and a City v Country Under 17s appearance are the highlights of her career so far, with the Confro grand final standing as the most memorable game she’s been part of.

As a hooker who studies physiotherapy on the side, Josie has a particular understanding of what the body can and can’t do — and a clear view of what it takes to get to the next level. Her approach on the field is simple: be the hardest worker out there. Her favourite advice ever received? There’s always someone better — so learn from them and never settle where you are. She walks out of the tunnel last. Always.

Off the field, Josie lives at the gym and counts Tamika Upton and Tom Dearden as her sporting idols. She’ll eat a GYG burrito bowl after every game and won’t have a clue what song is playing through her headphones beforehand — she’s just not picky about music. Greece and Italy are on the bucket list. And if the footy and the physio don’t work out? She’d probably be a runner. But they will.

#OnTheField

Position: Hooker

Junior Club: Rocky Brothers

Capras Debut: Round 1, 2025.

What’s your first memory playing rugby league? Confro grand final 2025.

Who introduced you to the game? My whole family.

Career Highlight: Confro 2025 and City v Country Under 17s.

Pre-Game Ritual/Superstition: Being the last person to run out of the tunnel.

Most Memorable Game: Confro grand final 2025.

What’s Your Personal Goal for the year? Play the best footy I can for the team and for myself.

What’s the biggest lesson footy has taught you? Nothing comes easy — it takes time and effort to achieve success.

What advice would you give to young players starting out in footy? Always strive to be the most hardworking player on the field.

 

#OffTheField

If you weren’t a footballer, what would you be? Studying to be a physio (already am!) — or a runner/track athlete.

Childhood Hero: Cooper Cronk.

Favourite Game-Day Pump-Up Song: Literally any song — I’m not picky.

Hobbies: Gym, spending time with family.

Favourite Post-Game Meal: GYG burrito bowl.

Favourite Sports Team (Outside Rugby League): Women’s Australian Rugby 7s team.

Best Advice You’ve Ever Received: There’s always someone better — learn what you can from them and never settle for where you are.

Favourite Holiday Destination: Gold Coast.

Dream Team You’d Love to Play For: Brisbane Broncos.

Dream Player You’d Love to Play With: Tamika Upton.

 

#CaprasTop3

Game Day Snacks: Mini pretzels, lollies.

Movies of All Time: Grown Ups, The Notebook.

Meals: GYG, pasta (any type).

Sporting Idols: Tamika Upton, Tom Dearden.

Bucket List Destinations: Europe — Greece, Italy.

Things You Can’t Live Without: Apple Watch, water bottle.

Worst Drills at Training: Bronco, MAS drills.

Embarrassing Moments on the Field: Tripping over while retreating to the line.

 

#TeamTalk

Who is the team pest? Taila Miller.

Who is always late to training? Gail.

Who takes the longest to get ready? Alexis.

Who would you not want to be stuck on a desert island with? Gemma.

Who is the best dressed on the team? Tahnee Holt.

Who is the worst dressed on the team? Gemma Brennan.

Who is the biggest joker on the team? Gemma Brennan.