Parramatta have qualified for the NRLW Grand Final after producing one of the competition’s biggest ever upsets.
Facing a Sydney Roosters side that hadn’t lost a game throughout the regular season and were clearly the dominant team of the competition, the Eels turned up to Suncorp Stadium with nothing to lose – and came away with a stunning result.
The Eels will meet the Knights in next Sunday’s Grand Final after an 24-10 win.
Ashleigh Quinlan opened the scoring for the Eels in the 13th minute, but the Roosters hit back soon after through Shaniah Power and it looked as if normal transmission had resumed.
But the Eels grabbed another four-pointer through Abbi Church before half-time and another on the other side of the break through Tayla Preston, opening up a crucial 18-4 lead.
When Rikeya Horne scored eight minutes from full-time, it was official – the Eels were through to the Grand Final.
The Roosters grabbed a late consolation try but it was all too late for the defending champions.
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