{"id":394384,"date":"2024-05-16T13:34:40","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T13:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=394384"},"modified":"2024-05-16T14:04:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T14:04:32","slug":"player-ratings-past-it-maroons-legend-exposed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=394384","title":{"rendered":"Player ratings: 'Past it' Maroons legend exposed"},"content":{"rendered":"

In front of a record crowd in enemy territory at Suncorp Stadium, the NSW Sky Blues<\/a> did what few gave them a chance to do ahead of the women's State of Origin<\/a> series opener \ufeff\u2013 win.<\/p>\n

The Maroons<\/a> looked dangerous late in the clash, and had Emma Manzelmann not fumbled a chance literally over the line, the comeback might have been on.<\/p>\n

Alas, it is the Maroons who will go to Newcastle with all the work to do to keep the series alive.<\/p>\n

RECAP: <\/strong>'Two steps behind': Where the Maroons lost Origin opener<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

READ MORE: \ufeff<\/strong>'Relentless' Sky Blues claim Origin opener<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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READ MORE: \ufeff<\/strong>'What a sight': Suncorp silenced by 'breathtaking' try<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wide World of Sports' The Mole has pulled no punches in assessing all 34 players who took the field for Origin I.\ufeff<\/p>\n

\"NSW<\/p>\n

QUEENSLAND MAROONS<\/h3>\n

1. Tamika Upton \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

She will be disappointed with a terrible missed tackle on Jaime Chapman that led to an early Blues try, but made amends by scoring the Maroons' first try midway through the second half.<\/p>\n

2. Julia Robinson \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the few Maroons to play close to her best, she ran the ball freely but got few chances.<\/p>\n

3. Shenae Ciesiolka \u2013 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barely sighted in attack \u2013 only four runs for 14 metres as the Blues easily won the battle out wide.<\/p>\n

\"Upton<\/p>\n

4. Evania Pelite \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

She worried the Blues when she got space and time, but it didn't happen often enough for the Maroons.<\/p>\n

5. Emily Bass \u2013 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Had a tough night in defence opposite Jaime Chapman but finished with a late try from a kick.<\/p>\n

6. Tarryn Aiken \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Found herself targeted by the Blues in defence, and she didn't handle it well. Also looked nervous with the ball, but did produce a late try with a kick.<\/p>\n

7. Zahara Temara \u2013 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

As halfback and playmaker, Temara didn't get involved in the game enough or take on the Blues line with the ball.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Evania<\/p>\n

8. Shannon Mato \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Made the most metres by any Queensland forward and took the battle to the Blues up front.<\/p>\n

9. Destiny Brill \u2013 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not creative enough at hooker, content to just shovel the ball out from dummy-half, and made only four runs.<\/p>\n

10. Jessika Elliston \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tried hard to get her team going forward, but was out-gunned by the more enthusiastic Blues forwards.<\/p>\n

11. Tazmin Rapana \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looked dangerous with the ball a few times but couldn't quite break through the well-disciplined blue wall.<\/p>\n

12. Romy Teitzel \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ran strongly out wide but had few chances to use her size and speed with the ball.<\/p>\n

Watch the 2024 Women's State of Origin series on Nine and <\/strong><\/em>9Now<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Ali<\/p>\n

13. Ali Brigginshaw \u2013 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Has been a great player, but at 34 looked as though the game had gone past her. Did little in attack and missed six tackles.<\/p>\n

14. Emma Manzelmann \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Came within a whisker of scoring a try when she came off the bench, but great NSW defence saw her lose the ball over the line. Could have really sparked the fightback.<\/p>\n

20. Makenzie Weale \u2013 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Got less than 20 minutes of game time and could do little to turn the tide at that late stage.<\/p>\n

16. Sophie Holyman \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lifted the Maroons a little when given her chance from the bench, but not enough.<\/p>\n

17. Lauren Brown \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Easily the pick of the Queensland bench, proving a real livewire out of dummy-half. She needs more than 18 minutes of game time in Newcastle.<\/p>\n

\"Chapman<\/p>\n

NSW SKY BLUES<\/h3>\n

1. Emma Tonegato \u2013 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was on the spot to back up a Johnston break to score the first try after just seven minutes, and was safe under Queensland's kick pressure.<\/p>\n

2. Jaime Chapman \u2013 8.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scored one of the great Origin tries \u2013 men's or women's \u2013 with a monster 85 metre solo run that saw her beat half the Queensland team.<\/p>\n

3. Jessica Sergis \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Made one line break but otherwise pretty well contained by the Maroons defence.<\/p>\n

\"Jaime<\/p>\n

4. Isabelle Kelly \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ran the ball with plenty of power out wide, and hurt the Maroons with a line break and six tackle breaks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

5. Tiana Penitani \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Put under plenty of pressure by the Maroons, especially in the first half, but was safe throughout.<\/p>\n

6. Corban Baxter \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was content to give her outside players the ball with time and space, but could take the line on herself more next time.<\/p>\n

7. Rachael Pearson \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Made a few telling runs but her kicking game was her real strength and it kept the Maroons under intense pressure.<\/p>\n

\"2024<\/p>\n

8. Millie Elliott \u2013 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Strong up front \u2013 ran over 100 metres as the Blues' forwards got on a roll and laid the platform for victory.<\/p>\n

9. Olivia Higgins \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

A smart worker from dummy-half, highlighted by the inside pass for Johnston's try that sealed victory.<\/p>\n

10. Caitlan Johnston \u2013 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was easy to forget she's a front rower when Johnston burst through the Maroons defence to create the first try for fullback Emma Tonegato. She also scored the try that sealed victory.<\/p>\n

\"Johnston<\/p>\n

11. Kezie Apps \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Targeted as a danger player by the Maroons and was well marked, having little impact as a result.<\/p>\n

12. Yasmin Clydsdale \u2013 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

A busy game in the second row, running with real purpose and making plenty of dents in the Maroons' line. Was the official Player of the Match.<\/p>\n

15. Olivia Kernick \u2013 8.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Justified her late selection in the Blues' starting side by throwing a wonderful pass to create the opening try. Also made more run metres than any player.<\/p>\n

\"Emma<\/p>\n

13. Keeley Davis \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Didn't seem to like her late benching, but did little in her 43 minutes of game time.<\/p>\n

14. Taliah Fuimaono \u2013 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lifted the Blues when she came onto the field with some big hits in defence and a couple of handy runs when the team needed them.<\/p>\n

16. Grace Kemp \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Only got 20 minutes from the bench in her Origin debut, but showed some nice touches and will get more game time in Newcastle.<\/p>\n

17. Sarah Togatuki \u2013 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Played a mere six minutes so had little chance to make an impact, but didn't make any errors.\u00a0\ufeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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