NRLW grand final: Brisbane Broncos v St George Illawarra Dragons – live!

Updates from the premiership decider at ANZ StadiumAny thoughts? Email or tweet @scott_heinrich 6.51am BST HT: Brisbane Broncos 10-0 St George Illawarra DragonsThe opening stanza belongs entirely to the Broncos, who scored two tries and could perhaps have more. The Dragons did have a chance to score but Brisbane have shown they can defend when required, as well as illustrate their attacking flair. They lead all key statistical metrics but the most damning is possibly metres gained - 631m for Brisbane to 289m for the Dragons.Terrible scenes. #NRLGF | @Channel9#9WWOS #NRLWGF pic.twitter.com/fLaP6ejvBE 6.43am BST 29 mins: NO Try! Brisbane Broncos 10-0 St George Illawarra DragonsWard catches a deft chip and crosses over for what looks a definite try, but McGregor, the kicker, is ruled to have gained an advantage and concedes a penalty for obstruction. 6.37am BST 27 mins: Aaliyah Fasavalu-Fa’amausili is cut open beneath the eye and is off for a breather. On the field it’s business as usual for the Broncos, who win another penalty and continue to dominate possession and territory. 6.34am BST 21 mins: This is better from the Dragons. They build some pressure and a dribble from Studdon looks like being tracked down by Apps, but desperate work from Ward and Upton send the ball dead. Summing up the Dragons day to this point, the drop out is allowed to bounce over the sideline. 6.28am BST 15 mins: Try! Brisbane Broncos 10-0 St George Illawarra DragonsLovely work by Raecene McGregor out of dummy-half, putting the Dragons in two minds with a sidestep and fend before crossing over near the posts for the try that was just waiting to happen. If the floodgates haven’t opened yet, they’re about to. The Dragons can barely get their hands on the ball.Making them dance. The Broncos are looking VERY dangerous. #NRLGF | @Channel9#9WWOS #NRLWGF pic.twitter.com/uANmoMlJ5z 6.23am BST 12 mins: And it could easily have been another try for the Broncos but Ward loses a high kick in the sun and can’t bring the ball down. Catch that, and it would have been two tries to zip.Here’s that big hit mentioned below.What a hit!Sergis #NRLWGF pic.twitter.com/66bpLfezwj 6.19am BST 9 mins: Vette-Welsh finds touch to relive the pressure somewhat, but it’s all Brisbane in the early stages. They’ve completed each of their first four sets and could easily have another try by now. But the Dragons are not wilting under this heavy weather and Sergis dumps a surging Upton with a brutal tackle. 6.14am BST 3 mins: Try! Brisbane Broncos 4-0 St George Illawarra DragonsGreat early pressure from the Broncos and they are rewarded with a try out of dummy-half, Lavinia Gould crashing through the Dragons defence and over the line. Meg Ward, assuming kicking duties for the absent Chelsea Baker, can’t convert as her attempt hits the post.What a FEROCIOUS start from the Brisbane Broncos Broncos lead 4-0 after 3 mins.#NRLWGF pic.twitter.com/g0rsggJZxp 5.56am BST Good afternoon, sports fans. This one should be big. Last year’s inaugural NRLW winner against the heir apparent. The Broncos have hit us between the eyes with a late change - Chelsea Baker is out, with Tamika Upton to start at fullback. How do you see this decider playing out? Get involved by commenting below, email me or get in touch by Twitter - @scott_heinrichBut for now . get excited, get very excited.Get excited!!#NRLWGF pic.twitter.com/QgYLHsccaG Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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