The Queensland Maroons secured an 18-14 win against NSW Blues, avoiding a series whitewash in Newcastle.
The Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons held on to prevent a NSW Blues whitewash to salvage some state pride with an 18-14 victory in Newcastle.
The Maroons had fond memories of Game Two last year when they won a thriller at McDonald Jones Stadium thanks to a Lauren Brown field goal to send the series to a decider.
In this game, there were many key performers - none more so than Chelsea Lenarduzzi who came in late to start, shifting her inspirational skipper Ali Brigginshaw to the bench.
However, the Blues have claimed the series and under coach John Strange, the side have built up...