Summary
What a night in Newcastle – all credit to the crowd for coming out in such huge numbers in truly awful weather. I have so much inspiration as I sit typing this blog in my oodie in front of the heater. They’re made of tough stuff up there in steel country. But even tougher were the players on the field who put on a magnificent contest. It was really quality rugby league in awful conditions and both teams made it a sensational contest.
It’s worth remembering that this is essentially preseason for the women – the NRLW doesn’t kick off until late July – so the fact that we’ve had two such high quality games is extraordinary and a real credit to all the players.
Queensland draw level in the series and either team could win it from here. Queensland get the home game advantage in Townsville, but considering the first two games have both been won by the away teams, that may not be as big an advantage as it appears on paper. Queensland will be buoyed by their ability to fight back from a game down and being down in this match, but NSW know they have the skills and heart to take the game out of Queensland’s reach. We’re set up for a thrilling decider in three weeks – I’m not sure how they expect us to wait that long without any women’s rugby league to be honest!
Our match report is now live, from the very brave Jack Snape who fought the Newcastle deluge to bring it to us. Good night from me and I hope you’ll join me again for Game III.
Updated
Player of the Match: Shannon Mato
The Queensland prop wins the player of the match and gets $2000 to give to the club where her brother, niece and nephew play. She’s delighted with the win and her performance.
“I’m really emotional right now and I’m just so proud, I can’t wait to share this with my family.”
