LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Weststigers.com.au has the inside scoop on the upcoming Women's Origin clash, as the 2024 Ampol State of Origin prepares to light up Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night.
The Sky Blues and Maroons are set to renew their age-old rivalry in a monumental three-game series.
Queensland coach Tahnee Norris has stuck with the tried and true players who brought home the bacon in last year's series, with 16 warriors from the previous battles earning their spot in the Game One squad.
Joining the seasoned veterans are fresh faces such as Cowboys' Makeznie Weale and Titans' Lauren Brown, adding some new blood to the Maroons lineup.
The formidable spine of Tamika Upton, Zahara Temara, Tarryn Aiken, and Destiny Brill will once again lead the charge, looking to replicate their success from the previous year.
On the flip side, New South Wales coach Kylie Hilder is gunning for redemption, eager to upset the apple cart on enemy turf after a nail-biting 18-14 triumph in Townsville last season.
After an intense seven-week selection process, Hilder has opted for a battle-hardened pack to guide the Sky Blues to victory, determined to break their streak of losses in the Origin arena.
With NRLW stalwart Corban Baxter returning to the fold for her first Origin appearance since 2021, alongside Rachel Pearson making a comeback after sitting out Game Two last year, the Blues' spine will have a fresh look.
As the countdown to kick-off begins, the stage is set for a showdown of epic proportions.
Will the Maroons continue their winning ways, or will the Sky Blues rise from the ashes and claim glory against all odds? Only time will tell in this game of skill, strategy, and sheer determination.
Good luck to all the Wests Tigers as they take to the field in Brisbane!