Every now and then you get a stark reminder that Jesse Southwell is still just 17.
Like when she's talking about Andrew Johns, for example. The legendary Knights half-back has acted as a mentor for Southwell as Newcastle worked their way toward NRLW glory, a journey which ended with their 32-12 win over Parramatta on Sunday.
"Joey's been helping me through the whole competition. He's been giving me heaps of tips on what to do and how to deal with certain situations. I can't credit him enough," Southwell said.
