Auckland 9 Squads

[Big Pete]

It's frustrating isn't it?

Traditionally the Broncos have always been stragglers in this regard. Until the NRL completely streamlined the process, the Broncos were typically the last team to announce their side and would often forget to announce their 20s side.

The only time I recall it being different was Round 1 2013 where the Broncos announced their side an entire week before the game.

Speaking of, isn't team-list Tuesday changing this season? Maybe I'm just getting my wires crossed, but I remember reading that a change in policy had caused Big League to scrap team-lists from their magazine.

 

[Unbreakable]

It's frustrating isn't it?

Traditionally the Broncos have always been stragglers in this regard. Until the NRL completely streamlined the process, the Broncos were typically the last team to announce their side and would often forget to announce their 20s side.

The only time I recall it being different was Round 1 2013 where the Broncos announced their side an entire week before the game.

Speaking of, isn't team-list Tuesday changing this season? Maybe I'm just getting my wires crossed, but I remember reading that a change in policy had caused Big League to scrap team-lists from their magazine.

I definitely remember reading something re: team-list Tuesday changing, I just can't recall when, where or how. :lol:

 

[kingpest]

I definitely remember reading something re: team-list Tuesday changing, I just can't recall when, where or how. :lol:

I remember it being mentioned that it was changing to Thursday's. Only remember because the SuperCoach world was blowing up about it as now there's only a day to sort your team before lockout on Fridays now. First world problems!

 

[Porthoz]

I remember it being mentioned that it was changing to Thursday's. Only remember because the SuperCoach world was blowing up about it as now there's only a day to sort your team before lockout on Fridays now. First world problems!

That sounds wrong, especially given the Thursday games...

 

[Big Pete]

Parramatta Eels Auckland Nines squad:
Mitch Cornish
Bureta Faraimo
John Folau
Bevan French
David Gower
Luke Kelly
Cameron King
Manu Ma’u
Tepai Moeroa
Ryan Morgan
Cody Nelson
Corey Norman (c)
Junior Paulo
Semi Radradra
Kelepi Tanginoa
Peni Terepo
Vai Toutai
Matt Woods

 

[Big Pete]

Eels Likely 9
Radradra, Folau, Toutai, Norman, Cornish, Paulo, King, Ma'u, Moeroa

A couple of big names in the side, but also a few weak links that I suspect will hurt the Eels on the day. Sandow is a big loss at this level and I don't know if Norman can play at his best without Cornish being able to lead the way. They're in one of the weaker conferences so I suspect they'll at least make the knock out stages, but can't see them taking it.

Keeping an eye on...

Bevan French - Was one of the brighter prospects of an otherwise lousy Eels NYC side. The young fullback has all the skills and if Gordon struggles, he'll challenge Gutherson for the vacant position.

 

[Unbreakable]

Bulldogs NRL Nines squad


Brad Abbey
Tim Browne
Dane Chisholm
Greg Eastwood ©
Adam Elliott
Matt Frawley
Danny Fualalo
Craig Garvey
Kerrod Holland
Sam Kasiano
Shaun Lane
Jarrod McInally
Pat O’Hanlon
Tyrone Phillips
Ruebenn Rennie
Reimis Smith
Chase Stanley
Tony Williams

 

[Foordy]

The Bulldogs are seriously flaunting the highest paid player rule.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Gee that is a classic Des Hasler picked squad for the Auckland Nine's LOL he just couldn't give a **** about the competition.

 

[mitch222]

Its still lol worthy that the dogs paid she rex all that money :laugh:

 

[GCBRONCO]

Gee that is a classic Des Hasler picked squad for the Auckland Nine's LOL he just couldn't give a **** about the competition.

Where are the pitchforks out for not taking the competition seriously, oh wait its not Maranta.

 

[Big Pete]

Manly Sea Eagles 9s Squad

Jamie Buhrer
Brenton Lawrence
Fabian Goodall
Nathan Green
Isaac John
Jorge Taufua
Wof Lavaka
Feleti Mateo
Tim Moltzen
Matt Parcell
Tony Satini
Tom Symonds
Jake Trbojevic (c)
Tom Trbojevic
Blake Leary
Jesse Ramien
Jayden Hodges
Brayden Wiliame

Sea Eagles name NRL Nines squad 2016 | NRL | Zero Tackle

 

[Big Pete]

Melbourne Storm Squad

Curtis Scott
Young Tonumaipea
Richie Kennar
Cameron Munster
Marika Koroibete
Blake Green (c)
Brodie Croft
Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Ben Hampton
Mark Nicholls
Kenny Bromwich
Tohu Harris
Dale Finucane
Nafe Seluini
Jeremy Hawkins
Dean Britt
Joe Stimson
Tony Tumusa

Read more at Storm name NRL Nines squad 2016 | NRL | Zero Tackle

 

[Big Pete]

Bulldogs
Abbey, Holland, Stanley, Chisolm, Kasiano, Garvey, Lane, Williams, Eastwood

Another year, another half-arsed Auckland 9s squad from Des. Fortunately you have a number of other clubs pitching in so it doesn't stick out as much as other pre-season selections (*cough*Maranta-gate*cough*) but still. If the selections are anything to go by, the Dogs will bow out in the opening rounds, which is actually a shame because their pack could cause some damage. If they play through the middle with Kasiano, Garvey, Eastwood etc. they could pick up a few wins. Unfortunately their backline is incredibly green and uninspired, rendering them easy-beats.

Player to Watch - Abbey

Manly
Tom Trbojevic, Taufua, Williame, Issac John, Jake Trbojevic, Parcell, Lawrence, Mateo, Buhrer

I wouldn't be surprised to see Manly perform better this year than last. Sometimes you go into a tournament like this with high profile players, they're rusty and the plays they go for simply don't come off on the day. That's what Manly's 2015 campaign came across like. This year with the Trbojevic brothers around, Parcell and Mateo they find themselves with a really solid core that could trouble plenty of sides. On paper, not the best looking side but pending on who the Broncos name, could easily find themselves in the finals.

Player to Watch - Matt Parcell

Melbourne
Munster, Koroibete, Kennar, Green, Hampton, Asofa-Solomona, Seluini, Finucane, Harris

Like Dessie, the Auckland 9s is merely an obligation for Bellamy and an opportunity to get his players on the paddock. I'm really surprised by the lack of Slater in this squad, it seemed like he was the face of this year's competition and would be at the forefront of all the media appearances. It's disappointing, but at least it gives us an opportunity to watch Cameron Munster. Of all the players, I believe Munster was one of the form players at the back-end of the 2015 season and I'm excited to see what the future holds for young Cam. It's fair to say he holds the key, but I struggle seeing them pass the pool stages unless Souths and Sydney name similar sides.

Player to Watch - Joe Stimson

 

[Unbreakable]

Anddd I think we have a new favourite for the competition.

North Queensland Cowboys:

Matthew Bowen
Kyle Feldt
Justin O'Neill
Kane Linnett
Antonio Winterstein
Lachlan Coote
Ray Thompson
John Asiata
Jake Granville
James Tamou
Gavin Cooper
Ethan Lowe
Jason Taumalolo
Michael Morgan
Rory Kostjasyn
Coen Hess
Matthew Wright
Gideon Gela-Mosby

 

[Big Pete]

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Alex Johnston
Michael Oldfield
Bryson Goodwin
Ed Murphy
Cameron McInnes
Cody Walker
Damien Cook
John Sutton (c)
Thomas Burgess
Kyle Turner
Jason Clark
Paul Carter
Chris Grevsmuhl
John Olive
Kirisome Auva’a
Hymel Hunt
Jack Gosiewski
Zane Musgrove

Read more at Rabbitohs name NRL Nines squad 2016 | NRL | Zero Tackle

 

[Big Pete]

Cowboys
Coote, Feldt, Linnett, Winterstein, Bowen, Tamou, Granville, Cooper, Taumalolo

North Queensland have taken a page from South Sydney's playbook and back up their premiership victory by naming a strong side for the Auckland 9s. The combination of power and speed places the Cowboys at the top of the Rangitoto division and it's clear to see where the Cowboys bread and butter lies.

Dynamo hooker Jake Granville would be an early contender for the MVP race. His darts from dummy half proved lethal, even on the grandest stage, and he'll challenge plenty of sides. In support, Tamou, Taumalolo, Linnett and Cooper will provide the Cowboys with plenty of strength across the field which meshes well with the likes of Coote, Bowen and Granville who sniff opportunities out like nobody's business.

Player To Watch - Gideon Mosby-Gela

Souths
Johnston, Oldfield, Auva'a, C. Walker, T. Burgess, McInnes, Turner, Sutton, Grevsmuhl

The defending champions enter the 2016 Auckland 9s worse for wear. The losses of Dylan Walker and Issac Luke have had immediate effect, which in concert with the omissions of Reynolds and G. Burgess has hurt the overall make-up of the team. The key for Souths will come in the form of Johnny Sutton. The old stager has plenty of tricks up his sleeve and if he can execute them early it maybe enough for an otherwise unremarkable South Sydney squad.

Player To Watch - Cody Walker

 

[Unbreakable]

Roosters NRL Nines squad


Latrell Mitchell
Daniel Tupou
Brendan Elliot
Shaun Kenny-Dowall
Joe Burgess
Braith Anasta (c)
Tyler Cornish
Isaac Liu
Ian Henderson
Abraham Papalii
Vincent Leuluai
Eloni Vunakece
Nat Butcher
Connor Watson
Joseph Manu
Nathan Smith
Joey Lussick
Omar Slaimankhel