Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\nThe bunker didn\u2019t have enough evidence to overturn the decision even though the balance of probabilities would suggest some part of the ball made contact with the turf.<\/p>\n
The brutal call was compounded minutes later when the Raiders let a ball bounce which was gleefully collected by speedster Jess Sergis who came from nowhere to give the hosts some breathing space.<\/p>\n
Canberra hit back to set up a grandstand finish, but Tarryn Aiken \u2013 who missed last year\u2019s finals due to a serious knee issue \u2013 sliced through to seal the win with two minutes to go.<\/p>\n
The Roosters were able to survive the scare and will now face either the Titans or Broncos next week, with Brisbane ending their perfect 2025 campaign in an epic decider.<\/p>\n
The Tricolours are also yet to lose this season, with their perfect trecord remaining in-tact as it stands.<\/p>\n
Charlotte Basham of the Raiders looks dejected after defeat.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n
BLOODY GOOD EFFORT<\/p>\n
Canberra had never played finals footy before this season, but it\u2019s clear something special is brewing in the nation\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n
They pushed the Roosters all the way in both of their meetings and have the talent across the park to match it with anyone.<\/p>\n
They also have the toughness, with five-eighth Krystal Blackwell one of their best players on Saturday despite losing enough blood to feed Australia\u2019s mosquitoes for the entire summer.<\/p>\n
Blackwell was busted wide open after clashing heads with Amber Hall and was forced to ditch her blood-soaked jersey, only to return in No.25 to get her side on the board with a slashing solo try.<\/p>\n
Tamika wary of Titans in all QLD final! | 12:51<\/p>\n
INJURY DRAMA<\/p>\n
The Roosters have a huge concern going into the grand final with representative winger Jayme Fressard forced off with a shoulder injury and not returning in the second half.<\/p>\n
This was her first game back from a hand injury that had sidelined her for a month, and Fressard is now in major doubt for the decider after hurting her shoulder while attempting to tackle Blackwell when she scored.<\/p>\n
HAIRY SITUATION<\/p>\n
Roosters skipper Isabelle Kelly looked certain to score a long-range try midway through the first half, only for the superstar centre to be dragged down by her hair.<\/p>\n
Kelly produced a couple of big fends to break free, but she was eventually dragged down by Sheridan Gallagher who yanked her by the hair.<\/p>\n
It could have easily been a sin bin for a professional foul, but thankfully it didn\u2019t matter with Rima Butler barging over a couple of plays later.<\/p>\n
Kelly set up Fressard for the game\u2019s first try, ran for a game-high 257 metres and busted 10 tackles but somehow didn\u2019t score one of her own.<\/p>\n
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