"I think it went as well as it could go," Kirkwood said.

"As a spectacle for people who are new to the sport you had 69 points, some big plays and a game going down to the last second.

"There was a great atmosphere and a really good crowd got behind both teams.

"With what we're doing, trying to expand our fanbase and become more meaningful in this marketplace, you couldn't have asked for a better game."