Match report
Here is Jack Snape’s report on the excitement in Brisbane:
Summary
Well for the second time this series, we got an absolute blockbuster that could have been anyone’s game right up to the final whistle. And for the second time this series, it was the Blues who held their nerve under pressure and got the win.
It’s unfortunate for the Maroons, as they haven’t played badly in either match, but their hopes of a series win have now dissolved. Tonight was particularly cruel, as they believed they had levelled the game with a kick to come on the siren and Brown could have put them ahead with her strong goal kicking. But Berry’s desperation on the line proved the difference and it was heartbreak once again for the Queenslanders.
In a low-scoring game, defence was the key and the Blues executed just that tiny bit better, with sensational try-saving tackles from Berry, Southwell and Apps not only denying the Maroons, but fuelling and motivating the Blues.
Now we head to Game 3 and despite it being a dead rubber, there will be plenty of heart and fight in the match. The Blues will want to go one better than last year and get the clean sweep, while the Maroons will want to take something away from this series and finish with a win.
Thanks so much for joining me tonight and don’t forget to follow along again for Game 3 in two week’s time. Until then, enjoy Magic Round and enjoy a huge festival of rugby league across the weekend!
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