LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
The Queensland Maroons managed to salvage some pride by defeating the NSW Blues in Newcastle, successfully preventing a whitewash in the series.
This victory echoed their memorable Game Two triumph last year at the same venue, where a last-minute field goal from Lauren Brown secured a decider.
In this match, Chelsea Lenarduzzi emerged as a key performer, stepping in late to start and pushing the inspirational skipper Ali Brigginshaw to the bench.
Despite the loss, the Blues had already claimed the series, demonstrating the effective strategies instilled by coach John Strange.
His team developed strong combinations throughout the initial games, particularly highlighted by the new halves pairing of Jesse Southwell and Tiana Penitani Gray.