NSW make statement in Women’s State of Origin series opener against Queensland

The NSW Sky Blues celebrate after Caitlan Johnston scored a third try in their Game One win over Queensland Maroons at Suncorp Stadium.The NSW Sky Blues celebrate after Caitlan Johnston scored a third try in their Game One win over Queensland Maroons at Suncorp Stadium.State of Origin

Backrower Olivia Kernick shifted into the starting side at lock for her Roosters teammate Keeley Davis, who has played hooker for much of her career. It gave the Sky Blues pack more size, but they also gave up nothing in terms of playmaking, as the Maroons would soon find out. And the opening stages showed why she’s the coach. There was no sign of disjointed play in a clash some described as part of the NRLW pre-season. Instead the Sky Blues broke through early with an injection of ball-playing brilliance from Hilder’s late change Kernick.

And for much of the second half, New South Wales continued to assert their dominance. They were finding breaks in the Maroons line with ease, and the forwards were rolling through the middle. What chances the Queenslanders had were spoiled by handling errors, and the home fans were losing faith.

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