Auckland Nines Line-Up

[QUEENSLANDER]

You can't wrap players in cotton wool. The nines format presents no greater risk of injury than any other format of the game or any training session. Not playing the nines does not guarantee a player will not be injured some other time during the year.

Injuries go part and parcel with playing rugby league.

Long term fatigue might be an issue, but a lot of our squad haven't played since September. They need a solid hit out.

While I agree that we cant wrap our players in cotton wool, my understanding is that there is a greater risk of injury at tournaments like the 9s. Something about having to play a game, then warm down, then later on in the day play another game and how there is the increased risk of pulling / tearing a muscle if the warm ups and warm downs arent sufficient or something like that?

 

[1910]

Players loved it last year, even Joe who didn't get a run had a great weekend. It is true the prevelance of injuries increases at the start, middle and end of the year. But nothing you can do- you can not play them and then they get injured at home mowing.

As many players as possible will get a run over the off-season. Won't be anyone not playing at all.

 

[8R0NC05]

Im surprised no one had mentioned Marmin Barba, would sure fit in with his speed/agility. Also maybe Carlin Anderson? Seems to have plenty of speed and strength.

 

[Danoz Direct]

Im surprised no one had mentioned Marmin Barba, would sure fit in with his speed/agility. Also maybe Carlin Anderson? Seems to have plenty of speed and strength.

Definitely have Carlin Anderson he is a gun.

 

[1910]

Im surprised no one had mentioned Marmin Barba, would sure fit in with his speed/agility. Also maybe Carlin Anderson? Seems to have plenty of speed and strength.

Marmin isn't with the Broncos and has had shoulder surgery and is rehabing anyway.

 

[subsbligh]

While I agree that we cant wrap our players in cotton wool, my understanding is that there is a greater risk of injury at tournaments like the 9s. Something about having to play a game, then warm down, then later on in the day play another game and how there is the increased risk of pulling / tearing a muscle if the warm ups and warm downs arent sufficient or something like that?

I hear what you say, and it hurts less for the fans if he goes down when there's premiership points on the line rather than a gimmick tourney.


I just wanna see Milford and Hunt playing 9s together. Our grand final finish last year really suprised me, I didn't think we had much of a chance.

 

[Taylor1921]

ID GIVE ANYTHING TO SEE LOCKYER PLAYING FOR US AGAIN!

 

[Alec]

ID GIVE ANYTHING TO SEE LOCKYER PLAYING FOR US AGAIN!

Hell yeah, if Fittler can do it (and he even embarassed us a bit when we played them), why can't Lockyer

 

[Marty Deutschmann]

I'd have in my 18 man squad:

Backs
Milford, Kodi Nikorima
Reed, Copley, Jordan Kahu, Maranta
Hunt, Ashley Taylor

Forwards
Gillett, Glenn, Thaiday, Lowrie
Garbutt, Blair, Parker
McCullough, Parcell, Jayden Nikorima

I can't fault this at all. Can't wait for the nines! I also think we should use it to trial all our new players and see how their pre-season is going

 

[Mitch06]

I'd have in my 18 man squad:

Backs
Milford, Kodi Nikorima
Reed, Copley, Jordan Kahu, Maranta
Hunt, Ashley Taylor

Forwards
Gillett, Glenn, Thaiday, Lowrie
Garbutt, Blair, Parker
McCullough, Parcell, Jayden Nikorima

I agree except you have 3 hookers. I would shift J nik into the backs, take hunt out. Add Ofahengaue to the foward pack. Take Maranta out and add Eden or Anderson. Switch Lowrie for Oates too. I reckon he would kill it in the nines. Just my team.

 

[Timmah6991]

Boys, what's the go with Drew? Wasn't there from what I can see from the Broncos members day photos and seen no mention of him lately.

 

[Super Freak]

Whichever side we choose, I think it's very important that Hunt and Milford both play. I think they need to play every single trial together to develop combinations.

I can't remember the last time we had a trial period where we didn't need to trial several different halves to see which one was the best option to start off the season.

Now that we have a halves pairing set in stone, it's crucial we give them as much game time together as possible so they are better prepared for the start of the season.

I would also like to see Kahu, Jayden, Eden and Alick given a run.

 

[abashii]

Whichever side we choose, I think it's very important that Hunt and Milford both play. I think they need to play every single trial together to develop combinations.

I can't remember the last time we had a trial period where we didn't need to trial several different halves to see which one was the best option to start off the season.

Now that we have a halves pairing set in stone, it's crucial we give them as much game time together as possible so they are better prepared for the start of the season.

I would also like to see Kahu, Jayden, Eden and Alick given a run.

It was a long time ago and I've a poor memory at best, but didn't we play with only one half? So Hunt and Milford wouldn't both be on the field at the same time.

 

[Marty Deutschmann]

It was a long time ago and I've a poor memory at best, but didn't we play with only one half? So Hunt and Milford wouldn't both be on the field at the same time.

Year too long for ya buddy? :P

Indeed we did. Most teams did/should/will.

I like the new rule of a larger squad. Every game could see different combinations. Can't wait !

 

[Super Freak]

It was a long time ago and I've a poor memory at best, but didn't we play with only one half? So Hunt and Milford wouldn't both be on the field at the same time.

Are you talking about the 9's last pre-season?

We had both Hunt and Kodi playing together. Kodi didn't start the game, but he got some game time with Hunt.

 

[subsbligh]

Kodi was great, but the extra space heavily favours the small fast men.

I genuinely think Griffin would have come this close to throwing Kodi in the deep end for 2014 if he had played something close to a decent game against the Warriors in that fateful trial game.

He had a shocker. Hoffman by default over injured Kahu.

 

[Marty Deutschmann]

Bump this thread? 3weeks to go. . Getting excited

 

[Nashy]

Hope we send a decent team. This is a cool competition.