9's Side

[Guest]

We are obligated to play a certain number of marquee players in this tournament. I'd consider:

1\. Tedesco
2\. Naqaima
3\. Peni
4\. Simona
5\. Richards
6\. Martin
7\. Brooks
8\. Woods
9\. Cherrington
10\. Lodge
11\. Akauola
12\. Blair
13\. Sirro
14\. Moses
15\. Sue
16\. Hoeter

 

[king_sirro]

One thing is for sure, after having so many forwards playing in the backs last year we should at least be the most mobile side.

Thompson and Akaoula would have to be the first forwards picked.

Cherrington must be hooker.

As for the backs, Simona, Naqaima and Moses and Martin must be there.

Also, would like Taylor to identify a young outside back in the pre season and give him a go. Seve, Heleta or Peni. Not Hoeter though please

 

[happy_tiger]

Your all going about it wrong…../we need shock and awe approach...

1\. Galloway
2\. Seumanufangai
3\. Taupau
4\. Blair
5\. Lodge
6\. Graham
7\. Brown
8 .Woods
9\. Bullock

I feel the need

The need for speed

And I'm not talking about running fast either :laughing:

 

[Tigerdon]

The 9s worked well for Penrith and the Cowboys last year. It played some of their fringe players into first graders.
We need to rest our international players. Robbie, Woods, Blair, Taupau.
And give players like Lawrence, Moltzen ,Seve, Sirro a chane to prove there speed and fitness.

 

[king_sirro]

So how many in a squad, 13?

Been having a think and I reckon it's gonna be a tough balance for Taylor. Management will want to win this for the money while Taylor won't want to take any unnecessary chances on certain players.

I'm thinking if it's a squad of 13 I'd take

2 mobile front rowers
Lodge and Sue

3 backrowers who can cover outwide if injuries hit
Lawrence, Akaoula and Lamar

Hooker
Cherrington

Halfback
Moses

Five eight
Martin

Centre
Heleta and Peni

Wingers and fullback need to be able to swap during a game I feel as the fullback does so much running so with that in mind
Simona, Naqaima and Rowe.

May need a decent sized winger to help take some early hit up off our own end which would mean no place for Rowe. Possibly Ogden

 

[happy_tiger]

So how many in a squad, 13?

Been having a think and I reckon it's gonna be a tough balance for Taylor. Management will want to win this for the money while Taylor won't want to take any unnecessary chances on certain players.

I'm thinking if it's a squad of 13 I'd take

2 mobile front rowers
Lodge and Sue

3 backrowers who can cover outwide if injuries hit
Lawrence, Akaoula and Lamar

Hooker
Cherrington

Halfback
Moses

Five eight
Martin

Centre
Heleta and Peni

Wingers and fullback need to be able to swap during a game I feel as the fullback does so much running so with that in mind
Simona, Naqaima and Rowe.

May need a decent sized winger to help take some early hit up off our own end which would mean no place for Rowe. Possibly Ogden

Taupau doesn't get a run KS

 

[Flippedy]

The 9's are a circus , just like the 20/20 big bash cricket … It's crap , it's not footy and a complete waste of time IMO .

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Yep, the players have been complaining how long the season already is for ages now, so what does the NRL do? - they introduce yet another comp! Waste of time, added to an already heavy enough season and someone could end up getting badly injured from it as well.

 

[king_sirro]

So how many in a squad, 13?

Been having a think and I reckon it's gonna be a tough balance for Taylor. Management will want to win this for the money while Taylor won't want to take any unnecessary chances on certain players.

I'm thinking if it's a squad of 13 I'd take

2 mobile front rowers
Lodge and Sue

3 backrowers who can cover outwide if injuries hit
Lawrence, Akaoula and Lamar

Hooker
Cherrington

Halfback
Moses

Five eight
Martin

Centre
Heleta and Peni

Wingers and fullback need to be able to swap during a game I feel as the fullback does so much running so with that in mind
Simona, Naqaima and Rowe.

May need a decent sized winger to help take some early hit up off our own end which would mean no place for Rowe. Possibly Ogden

Taupau doesn't get a run KS

If I was picking our best team I would definitely have him there. But I chose to rest the international players except Sue and Simona.

 

[hobbo]

The 9's are a circus , just like the 20/20 big bash cricket … It's crap , it's not footy and a complete waste of time IMO .

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Yep, the players have been complaining how long the season already is for ages now, so what does the NRL do? - they introduce yet another comp! Waste of time, added to an already heavy enough season and someone could end up getting badly injured from it as well.

Not only that ^^^ .. It's all about a quick entertainment product and TV ratings and revenue raising .. As I posted they've done it with the cricket 20/20 , now the Rugby league , and now they're doing it to the Tennis .. ( 4 games per set over 3 sets ) .
Just like last years comp was rigged for $ouff$ to win ( IMO ).
As ink said in a previous post , the spoils will be shared around in the NRL to keep all supporters interested … It's all rigged I tell ya , well that's my conspiracy theory anyway !! :slight_smile:

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[The-moP]

Looking forward to the 9's. Just hoping we don't have injuries like we did in last seasons 9's. Here's my side:

1\. James Tedesco
2\. Chance Peni
3\. Asipelia Fine
4\. Kevin Naiqama
5\. John Sila (107kg winger and fast from the bulldogs U20's)
6\. Josh Drinkwater
7\. Sitaleki Akauola
8\. Manaia Cherrington
9\. Lamar Liolevave

10\. Dallas Graham
11\. Curtis Sironen
12\. Robbie Farah
13\. Martin Taupau
14\. Kurtis Rowe
15\. Tim Moltzen
16\. Salesi Funaki

 

[Tony33]

The 9's are a circus , just like the 20/20 big bash cricket … It's crap , it's not footy and a complete waste of time IMO .

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Yep, the players have been complaining how long the season already is for ages now, so what does the NRL do? - they introduce yet another comp! Waste of time, added to an already heavy enough season and someone could end up getting badly injured from it as well.

Not only that ^^^ .. It's all about a quick entertainment product and TV ratings and revenue raising .. As I posted they've done it with the cricket 20/20 , now the Rugby league , and now they're doing it to the Tennis .. ( 4 games per set over 3 sets ) .
Just like last years comp was rigged for $ouff$ to win ( IMO ).
As ink said in a previous post , the spoils will be shared around in the NRL to keep all supporters interested … It's all rigged I tell ya , well that's my conspiracy theory anyway !! :slight_smile:

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You might not like the product but you can't deny the interest, entertainment and subsequent success of the shorter form concepts. The big bash crowds have been amazing as were the crowds at the nines last year.

It's all about the money for the people who implement these products and these concepts are racking it in.

The more footy, the shorter the off-season and the happier most of us are :slight_smile:

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[greatodensraven]

I think we're allowed a squad of 16\. Here goes:
\
\
Fine
Lawrence
Simona
Seve
Heleta
Drinkwater
Moses
Martin
Cherrington
Akauola
Liolevave
Santi
Sue
Graham
Lodge
Taupau

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[GNR4LIFE]

No way i'd play Tedesco. Keep him in cotton wool till round 1\. Maybe give him 1 trial to get some confidence, but that's it.

 

[pHyR3]

No way i'd play Tedesco. Keep him in cotton wool till round 1\. **Maybe give him 1 trial to get some confidence**, but that's it.

yeah im sure purposely removing him from all contact training, the 9s and all but 1 trial while he's fully fit would do wonders for his confidence :unamused:

 

[tig_prmz]

No way i'd play Tedesco. Keep him in cotton wool till round 1\. Maybe give him 1 trial to get some confidence, but that's it.

Don't think that's right. If he's 100% fit, then he should play every possible game. Best way to get match fit is to actually play competitive matches.

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[GNR4LIFE]

No way i'd play Tedesco. Keep him in cotton wool till round 1\. **Maybe give him 1 trial to get some confidence**, but that's it.

yeah im sure purposely removing him from all contact training, the 9s and all but 1 trial while he's fully fit would do wonders for his confidence :unamused:

Yeah, i'm sure it would

 

[TrueTiger]

Agree tig-prmz,besides match fitness,he is highly paid and should be out there on every occasion..

They are not babies and should earn the pay cheque..If they get injured so be it,thats the nature of the beast…

If he does get a long term injury then its about time we looked elsewhere for a fullback..he has had plenty and although talented we cant keep carrying him..this is a business

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Can't wait to see the uproar if he did his leg again in a mickey mouse tournament.

 

[TrueTiger]

GNR4LIFE,yes there probably will be an uproar if something happens,however if he is picked to play,then he is paid to play for WTs in what ever format they choose to play him in…

 

[Bones]

Can't wait to see the uproar if he did his leg again in a mickey mouse tournament.

Agree. No clubs are sending key players to 9's.

If we are to make the 8 then we need Tedesco to play a full season. He is too important to the team to risk.

Id say Farah and Brooks should also be sitting it out.