What's in a name? Everything for Kasey and her Blues sisterhood

At just 19 years of age, gun half Kasey Reh already has two Nat Dwyer Medals and a Dally M Rookie of the Year award in her pool room.

The Westpac NSW Under 19s captain was at her inspirational best as the Blues came up with five tries in a 26-10 victory over the Maroons on Thursday night.

Just as she did last year at Leichhardt Oval, Reh claimed player of the match honours as her reputation continues to blossom.

“It was very tough out there… we knew Queensland were going to be a tough side and they played really well," said Reh, whose 48th minute try gave NSW some breathing space.

“But we have such a great middle pack that led us through that whole game and our outside backs, they really just closed it up for us.

“Really proud of the girls and the effort they put in. We had a theme of bringing the shield home and we did that.”

The skipper said investing in what it meant to wear the NSW jersey had helped her side lift when the going got tough.

“I think we've really invested into that last name on our back,” Reh said.

“Not too many jerseys you get to play with the last name on your back and that's something we really spoke about. 

“We spoke a lot about representing your state and your last name and your family and all that. It's something really special. You can't really explain how much it means.

“It’s something we brought into, in this camp… I think that's why we turned up out there.

“One of the values was ‘sisterhood’ and I think that really showed out there tonight. We really stuck in for each other and worked hard for each other.”

The niece of Sea Eagles greats Brett and Glenn Stewart admitted to being a tad surprised to get the nod as player of the match.

“I thought it was a scrappy game but I’m honoured to get this. It's a privilege to be able to play out there - all the credit goes to all these girls,” Reh said.

“They're an easy side to play with just because they all worked so hard for each other and they’re a great group of girls and group of champions. They make it easy for me out there.”

NSW coach Courtney Crawford said she was relieved to come away with the win after the Maroons had closed to within six points after 34 minutes thanks to a Jennifer Kimber try.

“Parts of that game, we didn't play how we wanted to and made a few unforced errors but we based our camp off working hard and staying connected and you could see that out on the field,” Crawford said.

“Just really proud of the girls and how they held on there.

“I think you have to give credit to our middles. They were getting bashed a little bit at times, but they just stuck strong.

“Ryvrr-Lee Alo at 13, she was a part of our leadership crew. She just put her hand up for carry after carry - she's a great leader amongst our group.

"Between her and Ella Walker and Bronte Wilson and Fontayne Tufuga, that pack was really strong for us.”

Crawford said the support at the Sunshine Coast was epic and she was sure all of the girls had bright futures ahead of them.

“It was awesome… we were lucky that we had a lot of family travel up from New South Wales," she said.

"It's obviously different playing in enemy territory, so it's good to have some Blues fans around.

“This is the next gen of NRLW superstars and they got to taste that tonight.

“They’ve worked really hard and they deserve the result tonight. It’s just really great to see them put it all together on the field. They’re a great bunch of girls and I'm sure they've got great things ahead of them.”

With the representative game done, Reh’s focus now turns to NRLW, where she could be paired in the halves with Raecene McGregor after playing dummy half most of last season.

“(Dragons coach Nathan Cross) told me he was looking at me in the halves, but that could change. We've got a couple more weeks to get through pre-season," she said.

“I'll do anything to get on that field. We're just looking forward to ripping in.

“We’ve got a new a couple of new girls now… I think they've fitted in really well to our side and they've got a great leadership that they’ve brought to our side and really good for us and learn off. So keen to learn off them and rip in.”