Fressard's kick-off blunder starts NRLW decider

The National Rugby League Women’s (NRLW) grand final began with the opening kick‑off, a moment that set the tone for the championship decider.

During that first play, Jayme Fressard was involved in a mistake that was described as a blunder. The error occurred directly from the initial kick‑off and was highlighted as the opening incident of the match.

The incident was noted by observers as the first notable event of the grand final, drawing immediate attention to the impact of the early mistake on the flow of the game.

Both reports of the match emphasized that Fressard’s kick‑off error marked the start of the decisive contest.