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| Women's State of Origin | ||
| Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville | ||
| Queensland | vs | NSW |
| 14 | Score | 18 |
The Women’s State of Origin concludes tonight when Queensland take on NSW at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:45pm (AEST).
Queensland get the chance at home tonight to ice the 2023 Origin series. In this year’s two-game series, a win or a loss by 8 or less will be enough for the Maroons. On the other hand, the Blues will be keen for early points to erase the deficit and try and steal the series win.
The Blues got beaten in the backs first up. The loss of Tiana Penitani pre-game and Isabelle Kelly to a horrible throat injury seemed to unsettle New South Wales. They weren’t able to withstand Queensland’s backline raids.
In team changes, Kelly has been named whilst Penitani and Simaima Taufa will play their first games for this series. Taliah Fuimaono will move from centre into her preferred halves whilst Taufa’s inclusion at lock shifts Kennedy Cherrington to the bench.
Queensland fully deserved their Game 1 win. Shannon Mato and Keilee Joseph overshadowed their highly rated front row opponents. From there, Tarryn Aiken was the best player on the field, being the catalyst in most of the Maroon attack.
There is only one change for Queensland, with China Polata replacing Julia Robinson on the wing. Robinson was suspended after her elbow on Kelly.
Prediction
The quality of the first game was hampered by errors, perhaps understandable given the timing of this clash. Both sides will need to cut down on dropped ball to figure in this game.
The Blues definitely take on a stronger look and I expect them to lift for this.
There will be plenty of pressure on Jesse Southwell again but she has experienced the cauldron now. If she can unlock this classy NSW backline, they will win.
NSW by 10 points
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Kick-off: 7:45pm (AEST)
TV: Nine, Fox League
Streaming: Kayo Sports, 9Now
Odds: Queensland $1.74 NSW $2.10 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Queensland
1.Tamika Upton 2. China Polata 3. Shenae Ciesiolka 4. Evania Pelite 5. Emily Bass 6. Tarryn Aiken 7. Zahara Temara 8. Shannon Mato 9. Destiny Brill 10. Keilee Joseph 11. Tazmin Gray 12. Romy Teitzel 13. Ali Brigginshaw (c)
Interchange: 14. Emma Manzelmann 15. Jessika Elliston 16. Sophie Holyman 17. Shaniah Power
Reserves: 18. Tallisha Harden 19. Sienna Lofipo
NSW
1. Emma Tonegato 2. Jaime Chapman 3. Jess Sergis 4. Isabelle Kelly 5. Tiana Penitani 6. Taliah Fuimaono 7. Jesse Southwell 8. Kezie Apps 9. Keeley Davis 10. Millie Boyle 11. Olivia Kernick 12. Yasmin Clydsdale 13. Simaima Taufa
Interchange: 14. Quincy Dodd 15. Kennedy Cherrington 16. Sarah Togatuki 17. Shaylee Bent
Reserves: 18. Cassey Tohi-Hiku 19. Brooke Anderson
Stormy
Roar Rookie
True!
Griffo 09
Roar Rookie
The crowd didn't know whether or not to cheer.
Emcie
Roar Guru
Is what it is, still an improvement over a single game
David Holden
Roar Guru
Thanks very much for following the blog tonight. The NRL kicks back into gear tomorrow night and I will be looking after the Dragons vs Warriors game
Brendon Waldron
Roar Pro
I'm glad the men's origin isn't done on aggregate, so many series where Queensland had two close wins and NSW had one big win. Anyway, go Queensland! #champs!
David Holden
Roar Guru
The Blues have prevailed tonight but Queensland have won the women's State of Origin series on aggregate. That was a much better game than Commbank Stadium and hopefully the NRL looks to play this series later in 2024. NRLW is away in a few weeks time and we look forward to an expanded competition
James584
Roar Rookie
Exactly!
Stormy
Roar Rookie
Pretty sad way to decide the winner imo.
Stormy
Roar Rookie
Well done, both teams. Thanks for calling, David - great job.
David Holden
Roar Guru
FULL TIME NSW DEFEAT QUEENSLAND 18-14
Emcie
Roar Guru
On aggregate!
Noel
Roar Rookie
That was some game... Great fight from both sides ..
James584
Roar Rookie
QLD smashed em!
David Holden
Roar Guru
FT' Chip over the top and Upton collects Queensland 14 New South Wales 18
Tony the VIC pirate
8
Noel
Roar Rookie
Plus 9
Andy J
Roar Rookie
This is a stitch up
Cugel
Roar Rookie
Used to be certain to, now it is might've, so fair enough
David Holden
Roar Guru
80′ Shift left to Clysdale and there has been a hip drop from Teitzel. Penalty NSW! Queensland 14 New South Wales 18
Dutski
Roar Guru
What’s the calculations on the margin nsw need?