"The Brisbane Broncos overcame a valiant Sydney Roosters comeback to secure their fourth NRLW premiership with a 22-18 victory in a see-sawing and spiteful grand final marked by sickening collisions and a shoving match at the final whistle. The Broncos were fortunate in having the crucial, match-winning try awarded by the video referee, after Mele Hufanga appeared to be held up by Jasmin Strange and Olivia Kernick."
"Fullback Tamika Upton, who has now won five grand finals and scored the Broncos' first try on Sunday, appeared shocked by the late drama at the final whistle, and swore in the Channel Nine coverage. Fuck, the girls really put in all season for that, she said. We got a bit comfortable at half-time there. The Roosters came back like the champion team they are, but [I'm] so proud of the girls, particularly our young ones stepping up."
"After a clunky first half, the minor premiers faced a 12-point deficit. But they finally showed life 10 minutes into the second half, when fullback Brydie Parker scythed through the Broncos defence to score a long-range try direct from a scrum play. Corban Baxter engaged the line and found Parker, who jinked around Hufanga, streaked through the backfield and carried Upton over in the corner."
The Brisbane Broncos defeated the Sydney Roosters 22-18 to claim their fourth NRLW premiership. Mele Hufanga’s late try was awarded by the video referee despite appearing to be held up by Jasmin Strange and Olivia Kernick, with slow-motion replay inconclusive. The match featured sickening collisions and a shoving match at the final whistle. Fullback Tamika Upton, who has five grand-final wins and scored Brisbane’s first try, swore on live coverage and praised teammates and young players for stepping up. Hayley Maddick nearly intercepted earlier, and Brydie Parker scored a long-range try after a Corban Baxter play during the Roosters’ comeback.
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