"Share 4 mins: After letting the ball bounce from that fifth tackle kick, the Roosters go into panic mode a little and knock on midway through their set, giving the Broncos the ball back in decent field position. Broughton puts in a deft little kick for the Broncos on the fifth, regathers, gets a pass away, but some sensational tryline defence from the Roosters forces a handover."
"Share 2 mins: The Roosters start with a big pass and a strong hit up and there is plenty of fire from both teams. Kernick has an immediate impact with her first touch on the fourth tackle, making great ground. The Roosters put up a high kick and their defence is working hard from the Broncos' first tackle. Both teams complete their first set the Broncos get the ball back when their kick is allowed to bounce, but are wrapped up easily."
The 2025 NRLW grand final kicked off with both teams trading early sets and strong defence. A penalty put the Roosters in good field position and a quick tap took them inside the ten. The Roosters then knocked on after a fifth-tackle bounce, returning possession to the Broncos. Broughton executed a fifth-tackle kick, regathered and passed, but Roosters' tryline defence forced a handover. Kernick made an immediate impact with her first touch, gaining ground. Both teams completed initial sets and the Broncos were stopped after a bouncing kick. A calf injury to Amber Hall brought Jayde Herdegen onto the Roosters' bench for her NRLW debut. The Broncos made one late switch.
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