Ampol Women's State of Origin : Maroons Look to Reclaim Home Advantage in Series Opener Against the Blues
The Queensland Maroons will kick off their 2025 campaign with a high-stakes clash against the NSW Blues Women at Suncorp Stadium tonight at 7.45pm. While the Maroons are the reigning champions, they are eager to avenge last year’s 22-12 loss in Brisbane, a game that ultimately set the stage for their series comeback in Newcastle and Townsville.
Both teams will field fresh line-ups, with key players like Shannon Mato and Millie Elliott absent due to family commitments. Queensland’s squad sees debutants Rory Owen and Jasmine Peters, alongside versatile rookies Jada Ferguson and Tavarna Papalii. The experienced pairing of Ali Brigginshaw and Tarryn Aiken in the halves is expected to be crucial.
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For the Blues, new coach John Strange has handed debut opportunities to Ellie Johnston and Abbi Church, with Tiana Penitani Gray starting at five-eighth. The Blues also boast seven players from the Roosters’ 2024 NRLW grand final-winning team.
With both teams having named four Origin newcomers and a wealth of experience in their squads, tonight's match promises to be a thrilling start to what’s sure to be an intense series.
Teams:
Queensland Maroons: Tamika Upton (C), Julia Robinson, Shenae Ciesiolka, Rory Owen, Jasmine Peters, Tarryn Aiken, Ali Brigginshaw, Keilee Joseph, Lauren Brown, Jessika Elliston, Sienna Lofipo, Romy Teitzel, Destiny Brill.
NSW Blues: Abbi Church, Jaime Chapman, Jessica Sergis, Isabelle Kelly, Jayme Fressard, Tiana Penitani, Jesse Southwell, Simaima Taufa, Keeley Davis, Ellie Johnston, Kezie Apps, Yasmin Clydsdale, Olivia Kernick.
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
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