The NSW Blues women’s side has created history after the first clean sweep in the format.
In game three, the Blues had to fight hard for victory but ultimately proved they had the upper hand in attack with the Maroons clearly missing Tamika Upton.
Queensland will now pick up the pieces and start to plan how to overcome a seriously talented NSW team.
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Wide World of Sports’ The Mole has rated every player from game three.
1. Abbi Church
Safe at the back and played a big role in the opening try of the game for Kelly.
Rating: 7.5
2. Jaime Chapman
Always looked dangerous but was well marked by the Maroons defence.
Rating: 6.5
3. Jessica Sergis
Ran the ball hard but couldn’t break through the stubborn Queensland defence.
Rating: 6
4.Isabelle Kelly
The most dangerous player on the field, scoring the Blues’ first try and creating the second.
Rating: 8
5. Jayme Fressard
Denied a try by the Bunker in the first half but scored a dazzling try to seal the clean sweep in the second.
Rating: 7.5
6. Jocelyn Kelleher
Kicked well and tried to give her outside backs time and space to move.
Rating: 6.5
7. Jesse Southwell
Kicked well in general play but again didn’t show enough creativity with the football in hand.
Rating: 6
8. Millie Elliott
Held up the middle well and won the battle with the Maroons forwards.
Rating: 6.5
9. Olivia Higgins
Did little from dummy half… just four runs for a paltry nine metres.
Rating: 4
10. Ellie Johnston
The Blues prop hit the line hard but had little joy getting through the Maroons defence up the middle.
Rating: 6
11. Kezie Apps
The veteran back-rower used her experience at vital times in the match to snuff out dangerous situations near her own try line.
Rating: 7
12. Yasmin Meakes
Worried the Queensland defence with her strong attacking raids without ever quite breaking through.
Rating: 6.5
13. Olivia Kernick
My player of both the match and series – led the Blues run metres and tackle count.
Rating: 8.5
14. Keeley Nizza
More lively than Higgins from dummy half but marred her game with a couple of poor passes.
Rating: 5
15. Kennedy Cherrington
Not involved enough – four runs for 33 metres in half a game.
Rating: 3
16. Rima Butler
Big and strong, she looks to have a future in the women’s game.
Rating: 5
17. Teagan Berry
Had a mere five minutes of game time for two runs.
Rating: 3
Queensland Maroons
1. Destiny Mino-Sinapati
One of the better Maroons – saved a try, created her team’s only try and safe under the high ball.
Rating: 7
2. Shenae Ciesiolka
Barely got a chance in attack, made just six runs.
Rating: 5
3. Rory Owen
The Maroons’ danger woman in game two, was closely marked by the Blues this time.
Rating: 6
4. Ivana Lolesio
Set up the Maroons’ lone try with a fine pass to Peters but had her hands full containing Kelly.
Rating: 5.5
5. Jasmine Peters
Took a couple of heavy knocks but showed a good turn of pace to dive over for the Maroons’ only points.
Rating: 5
6. Chanty Kiria-Ratu
Her booming kicking game was Queensland’s best attacking weapon and once she gets the confidence to run the ball, she will be a special player.
Rating: 6.5
7. Lauren Brown
Disappointing all series, not showing any spark or energy in the key halfback position.
Rating: 5
8. Otesa Pule
Solid in defence but not as dangerous running the ball as she was in the opening two games.
Rating: 5.5
9. Destiny Brill
Tried to spark her team at hooker but they were just too flat and out of ideas to worry the Blues.
Rating: 6
10. Jessika Elliston
Led the way for the Maroons up front, making the most run metres and bending back the line.
Rating: 7
11. Sienna Lofipo
Played the entire 70 minutes yet made just seven runs – not good enough.
Rating: 4
12. Romy Teitzel
Similar to Lofipo – needed to do more when out there for the full game.
Rating: 4.5
13. Keilee Joseph
Topped the tackle count for the Maroons and had a couple of useful runs.
Rating: 6
14. Emma Manzelmann
Gave little from the bench in her 20 minute stint on the field.
Rating: 3
15. Brianna Clark
Tried to lift the team when she came on without any joy.
Rating: 4
16. Lillian Yarrow
Probably the most effective Queensland bench player – a solid debut that she will learn from.
Rating: 6
17. Jada Ferguson
Like many Maroons, not busy enough – played half the game for one run and three metres.
Rating: 2
