{"id":503898,"date":"2026-05-28T20:05:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T20:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=503898"},"modified":"2026-05-29T03:27:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T03:27:43","slug":"player-ratings-maroons-danger-woman-shut-down-in-clinic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=503898","title":{"rendered":"Player ratings: Maroons 'danger woman' shut down in clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NSW Blues<\/a> women's side has created history \ufeffafter the first clean sweep in the format<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Queensland will now pick up the pieces and start to plan how to overcome a seriously talented NSW team.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Watson hunting short-term deal as rival team swoops for 2028<\/strong><\/a>\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> 'Hardest part' in Bronco's fight against 'shock' health condition<\/strong><\/a>\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Blues record Origin first with historic clean sweep<\/strong><\/a>\ufeff<\/p>\n

Wide World of Sports' The Mole has rated every player from game three. \ufeff<\/p>\n

1. Abbi Church<\/strong><\/p>\n

Safe at the back and played a big role in the opening try of the game for Kelly.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 7.5<\/p>\n

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

Always looked dangerous but was well marked by the Maroons defence.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 6.5<\/p>\n

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

Ran the ball hard but couldn't break through the stubborn Queensland defence.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 6<\/p>\n

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

The most dangerous player on the field, scoring the Blues' first try and creating the second.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 8<\/p>\n

5. Jayme Fressard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Denied a try by the Bunker in the first half but scored a dazzling try to seal the clean sweep in the second.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 7.5<\/p>\n

\"Fressard<\/p>\n

6. Jocelyn Kelleher<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kicked well and tried to give her outside backs time and space to move.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 6.5<\/p>\n

7. Jesse Southwell<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kicked well in general play but again didn't show enough creativity with the football in hand.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 6<\/p>\n

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

Held up the middle well and won the battle with the Maroons forwards.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 6.5<\/p>\n

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

Did little from dummy half\u2026 just four runs for a paltry nine metres.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n

10. Ellie Johnston<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Blues prop hit the line hard but had little joy getting through the Maroons defence up the middle.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 6<\/p>\n

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

The veteran back-rower used her experience at vital times in the match to snuff out dangerous situations near her own try line.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 7<\/p>\n

\"Blues<\/p>\n

12. Yasmin Meakes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Worried the Queensland defence with her strong attacking raids without ever quite breaking through.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 6.5<\/p>\n

13. Olivia Kernick<\/strong><\/p>\n

My player of both the match and series – led the Blues run metres and tackle count.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 8.5<\/p>\n

14. Keeley Nizza<\/strong><\/p>\n

More lively than Higgins from dummy half but marred her game with a couple of poor passes.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5<\/p>\n

15. Kennedy Cherrington<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not involved enough – four runs for 33 metres in half a game.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 3<\/p>\n

\"NSW<\/p>\n

16. Rima Butler<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big and strong, she looks to have a future in the women's game.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 5<\/p>\n

17. Teagan Berry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Had a mere five minutes of game time for two runs.<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 3<\/p>\n

Queensland Maroons\ufeff<\/h3>\n

1. Destiny Mino-Sinapati<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the better Maroons – saved a try, created her team's only try and safe under the high ball.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Shenae Ciesiolka<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barely got a chance in attack, made just six runs.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Rory Owen<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Maroons' danger woman in game two, was closely marked by the Blues this time.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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4. Ivana Lolesio<\/strong><\/p>\n

Set up the Maroons' lone try with a fine pass to Peters but had her hands full containing Kelly.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Jasmine Peters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Took a couple of heavy knocks but showed a good turn of pace to dive over for the Maroons' only points.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Peters<\/p>\n

6. Chanty Kiria-Ratu<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Lauren Brown<\/strong><\/p>\n

Disappointing all series, not showing any spark or energy in the key halfback position.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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8. Otesa Pule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Solid in defence but not as dangerous running the ball as she was in the opening two games.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Tried to spark her team at hooker but they were just too flat and out of ideas to worry the Blues.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Led the way for the Maroons up front, making the most run metres and bending back the line.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

11. Sienna Lofipo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Played the entire 70 minutes yet made just seven runs – not good enough.<\/p>\n

Rating: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Similar to Lofipo – needed to do more when out there for the full game.<\/p>\n

Rating: 4.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

13. Keilee Joseph<\/strong><\/p>\n

Topped the tackle count for the Maroons and had a couple of useful runs.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Chapman<\/p>\n

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

Gave little from the bench in her 20 minute stint on the field.<\/p>\n

Rating: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

15. Brianna Clark<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tried to lift the team when she came on without any joy.<\/p>\n

Rating: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

16. Lillian Yarrow<\/strong><\/p>\n

Probably the most effective Queensland bench player – a solid debut that she will learn from.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

17. Jada Ferguson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Like many Maroons, not busy enough – played half the game for one run and three metres.<\/p>\n

Rating: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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