By Nick Campton

Topic: NRL

On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 4:07 pm

Isabelle Kelly will be the captain of New South Wales in the next State of Origin game.

In short:

New South Wales is trying to win all three games in the series for the first time.

Isabelle Kelly was part of the team that first beat Queensland ten years ago.

What's next?

New South Wales has a chance to make history by winning all three games.

The last time Isabelle Kelly played on the Gold Coast, she helped her team win.

Isabelle Kelly can lead her team to a 3-0 win in the series.

A win would make New South Wales the most dominant team in women's State of Origin history.

Isabelle Kelly remembers what it was like to be on the losing side.

Ten years ago, Isabelle Kelly was part of the team that first beat Queensland.

Isabelle Kelly was part of the New South Wales team that won in 2016.

Isabelle Kelly said she was in awe of the other players.

Isabelle Kelly got into a fight with Ali Brigginshaw during the game.

New South Wales won their first game against Queensland in 2016.

The win was important for the team and the sport.

Isabelle Kelly remembers the older players talking about the pain of losing.

Kezie Apps is the oldest player in the State of Origin series.

Kezie Apps has learned from the older players.

Isabelle Kelly will always remember winning that game.

Isabelle Kelly, Kezie Apps, and Corban Baxter will play in the next game.

New South Wales is trying to win all three games in the series.

Isabelle Kelly and Kezie Apps are the longest-serving players.

Isabelle Kelly said that losing is not the same as winning.

The team has spoken about their loss last year.

The team is using their loss as motivation.

Isabelle Kelly said they need to fix their mistakes.

Isabelle Kelly is confident in her team's abilities.

The team has been working on their defense and power running.

Isabelle Kelly believes the team can play better.

The team is calm and confident.

Isabelle Kelly said they can win the game.

On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 4:07 pm

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