Livestream: Water Polo Australia, girls U15, U17 national state championships

One of Water Polo’s showpiece events has been done and won. Watch the best 15 and 17 and under female talent in the country at the national states on our LIVESTREAM REPLAYS here.

It was a State of Origin battle with all the feeling you would expect - and thrills.

The NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons’ tussle for the gold medal in the 17’s event at the Water Polo Australian national state championships lived up to its pre-game hype.

The two best teams in the four-day competition gave it their all in a match which was level at 4–4 at half time and showcased the best youth female talent in the sport.

But the Queensland Maroons moved up a gear in the second half to take the match and the title 10–8.

“It was very intense and both teams played very well,’’ Queensland coach Fabio Pavanello said. “We were down 2-1 early and fought back which was pleasing.

“I think both teams’ goalies kept them in the game in the first half.

“In the second half we challenged our team to grind the game out and ultimately our depth and goal keepers helped us put the pressure on NSW. (Our players) also had a lot of faith in each other.’’

TOURNAMENT REPLAYS BELOW

QLD 17&U Bronze match between WA Gold and QLD Gold . WA celebrate their victory. Picture: Jerad Williams

FINALS DAY REPLAYS

Western Australia Gold v Queensland Gold (U17, Bronze medal)

In the WA Gold v Queensland Gold battle for the bronze in the 17 and under competition it was the Western Australians who came from behind to take the win.

Both teams entered the game with three wins and two losses to their name.

And while Queensland Gold skipped away to a 5–0 lead in the first quarter their rival rallied to move within a goal at three-quarter time.

The WA team then added six in the final period to take the match 14–12.

QLD Maroons v NSW Blues (U15, Gold medal)

The Queensland Maroons and NSW Blues game for the 15 and under gold medal was one of the matches of the four-day tournament.

The Maroons and Blues were undefeated in their five matches in the rounds stage of the competition so the scene was set for a Tuesday thriller.

The Maroons dominated early and took a 4-2 lead into the first break.

But three unanswered goals in the second period saw NSW back in control by half time.

In an engrossing final half of action, the NSW girls manage to hold out the determined Queenslanders for an entertaining 10–9 victory.

“They came from behind and that shows the will power this group of girls has,’’ said NSW coach Lorenzo Uda.

“We have been working together for two years. They are such a talented group of girls. They are warriors.

“They didn't’ give up in the first quarter. The pool of talent have been working with is unbelievable.’’

QLD Gold v NSW Waratahs (U15, Bronze medal)

In the Queensland Gold v NSW Waratah’s bronze medal match in the 15 and under competition it was the visitors who came up with the win on the Gold Coast on Tuesday.

The NSW side defeated their Queensland rivals 8-1 in the match for the first medal decided.

The NSW team were dominant throughout the game, leading 2–0 at half time and then 5–1 going into the final period of play.

Prolific goal scorer Armani Jamieson was a standout for the Blues.

FINALS DAY PREVIEW: Queensland and NSW go to war in the pool

The scene has been set for a thrilling conclusion to the Water Polo Australia national state girls 15 and 17 and under championships on the Gold Coast on Tuesday.

After three days of fantastic competition in the pool the leading teams will vie for the medals in both age groups.

Kommunity TV will exclusively live stream the crucial matches.

The event, which started on Saturday, has thrown a spotlight on the rising stars of the sport.

Queensland Maroons 15 and under coach Bridget Ireland said she is expecting a fantastic game between her charges and the NSW Blues in their grand final.

Ireland said the Queensland players are extremely tight knit and this is one of their strengths.

“They are really resilient and very talented girls and they have a dynamic style of play,“ she said. “They play together all the time and have done for some time.

“Neither of us have lost a game so this should be a great match.

In semi final action in the 15s competition on Monday the NSW Blues emerged triumphant from their clash with the NSW Waratahs 16–7.

In the following game WA Gold beat WA Black 20-4.

Queensland Maroons then took on Queensland Gold for a 14-4 win.

And in the ACT versus Victoria Navy match, the ACT produced a great game to take the 18-2 win.

Queensland Maroons will also feature in the 17 and under decider after dispatching of fellow state side Queensland Gold in yesterday’s semi-finals.

Coach Fabio Pavanello said his in-form team was “well rounded”.

“I think we have been building through each game strongly,” he said ahead of their grand final appearance on Tuesday.

“It’s important to get a win wherever you play.

“We haven’t had this tournament for a few years now due to Covid and it’s important for the girls to get such high-level competition.”

DAY THREE REPLAYS

Semi Finals- NSW Blues V Western Australia Gold (Women- 17 and Under)

Semi Finals- QLD Maroons V QLD Gold (Women- 17 and Under)

Semi Finals- QLD Maroons V QLD Gold (Women- 15 and Under)

Semi Finals- NSW Blues V NSW Waratahs (Women- 15 and Under)

NSW Waratahs v Victoria Silver (Women- 17 and Under)

WA Gold v South Australia (Women- 17 and Under)

WA Gold v Tasmania (Women - 15 and Under)

Queensland Gold v Victoria Navy (Women -15 and Under)

DAY TWO REVIEW

Queensland and NSW teams continue to dominate at the Water Polo Australia national state championships being played over four days on the Gold Coast.The event is showing the best 15 and 17 and under players in the country with national selectors working on the makeup of Australian squads at the event.

WATCH ALL OF THE DAY ONE AND TWO REPLAYS BELOW

On Sunday afternoon Queensland Maroon were sitting atop the girls 15s points ladder with a flawless record in their first four matches.

In the 17s competition it was the NSW Blues who were the first team to register four straight wins in that championship.

Results in the 17s on Sunday included the NSW Blues beating Qld Gold 13-6, the NSW Waratahs demolishing South Australia 22-2, the Queensland Maroons beating WA Gold 12-2 and the NSW BLues beating the Barbarians 14-3.

Results in the 15s included the ACT beating South Australia 12-4, the Queensland Maroons just edging the NSW Waratahs 9-7, Queensland Gold beating Tasmania 18-1 and the NSW Blues defeating WA Gold 30-6 and the NSW Waratahs defeating WA Black 23-2.

DAY TWO REPLAYS

Barbarians Blue v TAS/ACT (17 and Under - Women)

NSW Blues v Queensland Gold (17 and Under - Women)

Queensland Maroon v WA Gold (17 and Under)

South Australia v NSW Waratahs (17 and Under)

Barbarians Blue v NSW Blues (17 and Under)

WA Black v Queensland Gold (17 and Under)

Victoria Silver v WA Gold (18 and Under)

DAY ONE REVIEW AND REPLAYS

There were goals galore, blowouts and thrillers. The national state under 17 and 15s water polo championships had it all on day one.

A Queensland and NSW team were the standouts on the opening day of the 17 and under girls competition on the Gold Coast on Saturday.

The Queensland Maroons started the day with a big 30–1 victory over Victoria Silver and then added a 16–7 victory over the NSW Waratah’s later in the afternoon.

The NSW Blues beat WA Black 21 –1 in their first game on Saturday and then Queensland Gold 17–7 in the second.

NSW Blues also made a big impression in the 15 and under girls competition with a whopping 38–3 victory over Victoria Navy in their first outing of the championship.

The NSW Blues then put a second win on the board with their 17–7 victory over Queensland gold.

KommunityTV showcased all of the under-15 clashes on the opening day of the championships, but the focus turns to the older age bracket on day two.

The championships run until Tuesday with live streaming each day on KommunityTV.

Tune in for tomorrow’s under-17s action from 8am.

Check out all the day one REPLAYS below.

Young athletes competing at the Summer Slam water polo tournament earlier this year.

DAY ONE REPLAYS

South Australia v WA Black (15 and Under, Championships - Women)

ACT v Queensland Maroon (15 and Under, Championships - Women)

Tasmania v Victoria Navy (15 and Under, Championships - Women)

Queensland Gold v NSW Blues (15 and Under, Championships - Women)

WA Gold v Queensland Gold (15 and Under, Championships - Women)

NSW Blues v Victoria Navy (15 and Under, Championships - Women)

Maroon v WA Black (15 and Under, Championships - Women)

NSW Waratahs v ACT (15 and Under, Championships - Women)