The Brisbane Broncos thrashed the Sydney Roosters (sorry) 34-12 to be named the inaugural Holden Women’s Premiership champions at the ANZ Stadium on Sunday.
Broncos were the favourites coming into the final and they proved why because even though things were tight during the opening minutes – the scores were levelled 6-6 at 12 minutes – the Broncos still came away with a 22 point lead by halftime, 28-6.
Absolute powerhouse Broncos five-eighth Kimiora Nati claimed the opening try for the match.
Nati gets the first Try of the #NRLWGF for the @brisbanebroncos!#NRLW pic.twitter.com/tbfuc8QV3N
— NRLW (@NRLWomens) September 30, 2018
Scoring a second try and then a third on the 45th minute which arguably sealed the championship deal for the Broncos, Nati was rightly honoured with the inaugural 2018 Karyn Murphy Medal for her spectacular play.
Let’s also just take a moment to marvel at this try from Lavinia Gould, set up by Chelsea Baker.
The @brisbanebroncos are turning it on now!
Baker with the offload and Gould backs up to score.#NRLWGF 28-6 to the Broncos just before HT.#NRLW pic.twitter.com/2fvzPUbn2R
— NRLW (@NRLWomens) September 30, 2018
Insane.
Anywhoo, upon accepting her medal Nati thanked all supporters, sponsors, the Roosters, and the NRL.
“This one goes to all the team members because I would not have gotten this award,” she said.
The 2018 Karyn Murphy Medallist – Kimiora Nati!#NRLWGF#NRLW pic.twitter.com/N21JSxRaBa
— NRLW (@NRLWomens) September 30, 2018
Broncs captain Ali Brigginshaw, absolutely chuffed, also took to the podium to give thanks to her entire time on and off the field and to every single supporter both back home and in the stands.
“Thank you to the girls, you are amazing. I love you all and we trained so hard for this moment. Thank you to all the girls who played before us and the girls who aren’t with us today. We wouldn’t be standing up here without you,” Brigginshaw said.
Legend.
Ali Brigginshaw on the podium!#NRLWGF#NRLW pic.twitter.com/4enLMozMu5
— NRLW (@NRLWomens) September 30, 2018
HELL YEAH.
We take the NRLW Grand Final!#NRLWGF #Bronxnation pic.twitter.com/kmjku6603s
— Brisbane Broncos (@brisbanebroncos) September 30, 2018
An incredible win and almighty congratulations to the Brisbane Broncos and Sydney Roosters for a great final.
Relive the glory of the final siren below.
The @brisbanebroncos have done it!#NRLWGF#NRLW pic.twitter.com/wbr4sP2J3U
— NRLW (@NRLWomens) September 30, 2018
