Summary
History was made in Townsville tonight and the crowd of 22,000 people were delighted that it was the Maroons who made that history. Queensland played to the conditions perfectly – NSW looked like they prepared for dry weather football and just couldn’t adjust to the wet and slippery conditions. Brilliant kicking from Aiken and Brigginshaw all throughout the game was devastating for the Blues. Both players seemed to have the ball on a string and could guide it anywhere they pleased. Kicking early in the set was clearly a coaching direction that worked incredibly well for them.
All up it was a fantastic series, with two games played in very tough, wet conditions. It will be a long year for the Blues as they grapple with what could have been, but as the players head back to their NRLW clubs, no doubt Kylie Hilder will be planning for revenge in 2025.
Thanks so much for joining me throughout this women’s Origin series. It has been such a joy to witness the love and passion for women’s rugby league – from the massive crowds at all three games to the huge numbers watching on the broadcast and the chat around town from everyone who sees this game for what it is – rugby league at its finest.
Until next time good bye and make sure you’re getting prepared for the NRLW season – it’s going to be a big one!
Here’s tonight’s match report from Jack Snape:
