A concerned hush replaced the raucous atmosphere in Newcastle following a scary moment in the first Women’s State of Origin game.
Keilee Joseph, who had made a number of impressive tackles during today’s game, was knocked unconscious as she attempted yet another one.
Lowering her head into contact, Joseph’s head made direct contact with her opponent’s hip.
The injury caused a lengthy delay in proceedings during the second half as physios and medics attended to the fallen Maroon star.
It marked the end of a difficult night for the embattled Joseph who had earlier returned to the game following a leg injury.
Keilee Joseph took a nasty blow to the head while attempting a tackle
She had to be attended to by medics and physios who immediately signalled for the medicab
The injury also saw the 18th player for Queensland Destiny Brill activated and eligible to take part in the game.
Fans watching on took to Twitter to express their concern for the stricken player who was eventually taken from the field on the medicab.
One user wrote, ‘Keilee Joseph is in awful discomfort after being left in a bad state trying to tackle a NSW player.’
Another added, ‘Keilee is tough… she’s ok… good news… she’s been a warrior tonight… looking forward to see her play for Parra this year…’
 Another user said, ‘That’s not good. Joseph is having a good game and now is down. Hopefully she’s ok.’
One tried to make light of the situation, writing, ‘Concussion’s bad enough without having to hear Mr Brightside while being stretchered off.’
