NSW began its campaign on Tuesday afternoon and despite taking the lead three times against Queensland, had to settle for 3-3 draw.

The side, skippered by Dubbo’s Emma Corcoran side led early on before going into the half time break at 1-1, the Blues got back in front early in the second stanza when Georgie Radcliffe struck from open play.

Again Queensland struck back to make it all square but then NSW edged itself in front again when Kelsey Hughes, a teammate of Corcoran in the title winning NSW under-21 side, scored from a penalty corner.

But the lead didn’t last long and the sides finished with a share of the points.

On Wednesday morning, NSW met Victoria and a poor first half showing led to a 3-2 defeat.

The Victorians struck twice to lead 2-0 at half time but Barrett dragged one back for NSW shortly after the break.

The Blues went on the hunt for an equaliser but it wasn’t to be as Victoria scored again to restore their two goal buffer.

Corcoran struck in injury time from a penalty corner but it was just a consolation strike. The win moved the unbeaten Victoria to the top of the ladder.

For Tierney and Tasmania, it’s been a tough start.

The side lost all three of its opening fixtures, to Queensland (5-0), Victoria (5-1) and ACT (6-0). 

The NSW side played the ACT on Wednesday night, while Tasmania played Western Australia.

NSW takes on Western Australia on Thursday and Tasmania plays South Australia.