LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Jaime Chapman, the tryscoring sensation for the NSW Blues, reflects on the emotional impact of last year's Origin match loss to the Queensland Maroons, expressing that "a little bit of PTSD" lingers from the disappointment.
The Maroons snatched victory in that match, causing the pain to serve as motivation for Chapman and her team as they aim for a 3-0 cleansweep in the current series.
The Blues secured victory in the opening match of the 2024 series but faced a setback in Game II, leading until just seven minutes before fulltime.
In a dramatic turn, Queensland's Lauren Brown converted a try from Tarryn Aiken and later kicked a field goal in the 69th minute, sealing an 11-10 win for the Maroons.
Following this, Queensland triumphed in the decider with a score of 22-6.
Despite these results, the Women's State of Origin Shield will still be awarded to the Blues after Game III at McDonald Jones Stadium, regardless of the outcome.
Nevertheless, the NSW players are resolute in their determination to celebrate the series triumph with a victory, not allowing Queensland to dampen their spirits.
The stakes are high and their resolve is stronger than ever as they prepare for their next challenge.