Jada Taylor was the star of the show Thursday night, scoring two attempts when NSW’s under-19 women’s team defeated Queensland 22-6 in their clash with the home state.
Early in the second half of the match at the Leichhardt Oval, Queensland attacked the opposition’s red zone and made a draft to try to catch the Blues at their own end.
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The kick was perfectly weighted, bounced inside the goal and made Taylor step back to pick up possession, facing a situation that 99 percent of the time would see it tackled without returning to the field of play and force a low line. out.
But she had other ideas.
Taylor jumped two defenders just into goal, took a step with his left foot to pass two more Maroons and then hit the afterburners.
Queensland’s staggered defensive line was mercilessly exposed by the young gun, which broke 15 yards from its own line and continued to run.
Looking around as he ran, anticipating the visitors ’coverage defense, Taylor couldn’t stop. He sprinted all the way across the field, keeping his dizzying pace to score an amazing four points and put the result out of doubt.
The NRLW’s official social media account called it an “incredible” attempt, while CODE sports journalist Lachlan McKirdy tweeted, “Absolutely crazy areas of Jada Taylor.”
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Taylor took possession a couple of yards from the dead ball line. Source: Supplied. Couldn’t stop her once she burst into the backfield.
The Roosters players could smell victory in the air.
“I think it’s important to get out here and do a good show for our state and our families,” Taylor said. “It’s very important and special to receive this award, but it’s been won thanks to the hard work of my team.”
The Blues ’dominance continued after the women’s game, as the men’s under-19 home clash also ended in a complete NSW victory.
Midfielder Jonah Pezet pulled the strings in his team’s 32-4 win over Queensland, setting up three tries in the first half in a six-minute period to open the game.
“I thought young Pezet was exceptional,” Fox Sports commentator Mick Ennis said. “He finished with four assists and controlled the game brilliantly. He is definitely a player of the future. “