Auckland Nines Line-Up

[h=1]Broncos to unveil new-look Nines squad[/h]By Tony Webeck, Chief Queensland Correspondent
NRL.com
5:30pm Tue 13th January, 2015


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Kodi Nikorima's combination with younger brother Jayden shapes as a key weapon for the Broncos' assault on the Auckland Nines. Credit: Fiona Goodall. Copyright: NRL Photos

Injuries, representative commitments and a revamped roster will see the Brisbane Broncos take a vastly different squad to the Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines on January 31.
The inaugural runners-up to the Cowboys, the Broncos will unveil coach Wayne Bennett's first Broncos squad in seven years on Thursday afternoon with new recruits and emerging youngsters expected to dominate the 18-man squad.
With Four Nations representatives Corey Parker, Sam Thaiday, Josh McGuire, Ben Hunt and Daniel Vidot having only just returned to training and Matt Gillett, Jack Reed, Dale Copley, Jarrod Wallace, David Stagg and Corey Oates all scheduled to play the club's final trial game after undergoing shoulder reconstructions in the off-season, plenty of new faces will get a chance to impress.
Add in the fact that Ben Barba, Josh Hoffman, Martin Kennedy and Stewart Mills are all now playing elsewhere and it will be a much different-looking team to that which registered wins over the Bulldogs, Eels, Knights and Sharks on their way to the final last year.
Kiwi international Alex Glenn is set to line up again for the Broncos in Auckland and said that those who will experience the tournament for the first time are excited about what lies ahead.
"Obviously our team will be very young, there's only a couple who played last year, so they were all asking us what happens out there and it was pretty much go out there, play footy and enjoy it. That's all the advice we could give," Glenn told NRL.com.
"To see the Auckland crowd get into the vibe, they were all dressing up and having a great time and they were supportive of every team that went out there. The stadium was huge and it was fully packed and the weather turned it on and it was one of the best weekends I've had playing football.
"It didn't take a lot to sell it to the boys, they were all pretty eager to get there and from what we've told them they seem excited; we can't wait to get over there."
New recruits James Gavet (Wests Tigers) and Mitchell Garbutt (Storm) both appeared last year at the Nines for their previous teams and it will be interesting to see whether Bennett lets thrill-a-minute Anthony Milford loose after he was left out of Canberra's squad for the 2014 tournament.
Pint-sized half/fullback Kodi Nikorima was one of Brisbane's stand-outs last year and Glenn believes his combination with younger brother Jayden could be a valuable weapon in the Broncos' arsenal.
"Definitely the Nikorima brothers, Kodi and Jayden," Glenn said when asked of Brisbane's potential trump cards. "Kodi played last year and because he's so fast – they're both super quick and light on their feet – with all that space they've got speed to burn out there.
"I know they'll go great for us and also Greggy Eden, he's got some speed and strength... All those outside backs are going to have a field day. We don't know how we're going to play but it's going to be pretty much feed the fast boys and see what they can do.
"Joe Ofahengaue didn't get a game [last year] so he's eager to strap the boots on. He already asked the coach if everyone's going to get a run this time so he's very eager.
"Obviously he was there last time and in the mix of it so he's just willing to be a part of it all. He's a fit person for 112 kilos so it's going to be interesting the impact he brings to our team."
The Broncos are drawn in the Piha Pool along with the Roosters, Bulldogs and Sharks, with their tournament opening with games against the Roosters and Sharks on Saturday and then the Bulldogs on Sunday as the last game before the finals.
 
The squad will be released on Thursday, around 5pm on the Broncos website.
 
If those players are out this would be my 18 man squad:

Anthony Milford
Jordan Kahu
Carlin Anderson
Greg Eden
Aaron Witchurch
Elijah Alick
Kodi Nikorima
Jayden Nikorima
Ashley Taylor
Adam Blair
Alex Glenn
Joe offahengaue
James Gavet
Mitch Garbutt
Matt Gillet
Rod Griffin
Matt Parcell/Andrew McCullough
Francis Molo
 
I would love to see Jayden play.

I think the format would be perfect for him.
 
If those players are out this would be my 18 man squad:

Anthony Milford
Jordan Kahu
Carlin Anderson
Greg Eden
Aaron Witchurch
Elijah Alick
Kodi Nikorima
Jayden Nikorima
Ashley Taylor
Adam Blair
Alex Glenn
Joe offahengaue
James Gavet
Mitch Garbutt
Matt Gillet
Rod Griffin
Matt Parcell/Andrew McCullough
Francis Molo

I would prefer to leave out player like Gavet, Gillett and Milford to prevent injuries to our key NRL players, but thats just me.
 
I think it's in the rules though that each team must send some portion of their top 25
 
Broncos to unveil new-look Nines squad

By Tony Webeck, Chief Queensland Correspondent
NRL.com
5:30pm Tue 13th January, 2015


RSS


39767_20_2.jpg
Kodi Nikorima's combination with younger brother Jayden shapes as a key weapon for the Broncos' assault on the Auckland Nines. Credit: Fiona Goodall. Copyright: NRL Photos

Injuries, representative commitments and a revamped roster will see the Brisbane Broncos take a vastly different squad to the Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines on January 31.
The inaugural runners-up to the Cowboys, the Broncos will unveil coach Wayne Bennett's first Broncos squad in seven years on Thursday afternoon with new recruits and emerging youngsters expected to dominate the 18-man squad.
With Four Nations representatives Corey Parker, Sam Thaiday, Josh McGuire, Ben Hunt and Daniel Vidot having only just returned to training and Matt Gillett, Jack Reed, Dale Copley, Jarrod Wallace, David Stagg and Corey Oates all scheduled to play the club's final trial game after undergoing shoulder reconstructions in the off-season, plenty of new faces will get a chance to impress.
Add in the fact that Ben Barba, Josh Hoffman, Martin Kennedy and Stewart Mills are all now playing elsewhere and it will be a much different-looking team to that which registered wins over the Bulldogs, Eels, Knights and Sharks on their way to the final last year.
Kiwi international Alex Glenn is set to line up again for the Broncos in Auckland and said that those who will experience the tournament for the first time are excited about what lies ahead.
"Obviously our team will be very young, there's only a couple who played last year, so they were all asking us what happens out there and it was pretty much go out there, play footy and enjoy it. That's all the advice we could give," Glenn told NRL.com.
"To see the Auckland crowd get into the vibe, they were all dressing up and having a great time and they were supportive of every team that went out there. The stadium was huge and it was fully packed and the weather turned it on and it was one of the best weekends I've had playing football.
"It didn't take a lot to sell it to the boys, they were all pretty eager to get there and from what we've told them they seem excited; we can't wait to get over there."
New recruits James Gavet (Wests Tigers) and Mitchell Garbutt (Storm) both appeared last year at the Nines for their previous teams and it will be interesting to see whether Bennett lets thrill-a-minute Anthony Milford loose after he was left out of Canberra's squad for the 2014 tournament.
Pint-sized half/fullback Kodi Nikorima was one of Brisbane's stand-outs last year and Glenn believes his combination with younger brother Jayden could be a valuable weapon in the Broncos' arsenal.
"Definitely the Nikorima brothers, Kodi and Jayden," Glenn said when asked of Brisbane's potential trump cards. "Kodi played last year and because he's so fast – they're both super quick and light on their feet – with all that space they've got speed to burn out there.
"I know they'll go great for us and also Greggy Eden, he's got some speed and strength... All those outside backs are going to have a field day. We don't know how we're going to play but it's going to be pretty much feed the fast boys and see what they can do.
"Joe Ofahengaue didn't get a game [last year] so he's eager to strap the boots on. He already asked the coach if everyone's going to get a run this time so he's very eager.
"Obviously he was there last time and in the mix of it so he's just willing to be a part of it all. He's a fit person for 112 kilos so it's going to be interesting the impact he brings to our team."
The Broncos are drawn in the Piha Pool along with the Roosters, Bulldogs and Sharks, with their tournament opening with games against the Roosters and Sharks on Saturday and then the Bulldogs on Sunday as the last game before the finals.

Quality read!
 
If those players are out this would be my 18 man squad:

Anthony Milford
Jordan Kahu
Carlin Anderson
Greg Eden
Aaron Witchurch
Elijah Alick
Kodi Nikorima
Jayden Nikorima
Ashley Taylor
Adam Blair
Alex Glenn
Joe offahengaue
James Gavet
Mitch Garbutt
Matt Gillet
Rod Griffin
Matt Parcell/Andrew McCullough
Francis Molo

Griffin doesn't have a contract.
 
There are a few rules like that when it comes to selection...I think you have to have one player in the team out of your 3. But I'm not too sure. Keen to see Jayden Nikorima too and see what Eden can do.
 
That's right! Cheers mate...would probably put Arrow or Boyce in. Would prefer to give a youngster a go then someone like Lowrie
 
From what I've seen, you have to send 1 of your 5 highest paid players and 12 of the top 25. The rest of them can be whoever you want whether they are top 25 or not.
 
Can't believe this is only a couple of weeks away, that's awesome, come around so fast.

This would be my 18 man squad.. let's see how close I get to the actual thing.

Anthony Milford
Kodi Nikorima
Jayden Nikorima
Ashley Taylor
Greg Eden
Jordan Drew
Aaron Whitchurch
Lachlan Maranta
Elijah Alick
Alex Glenn
Joe Boyce
Jai Arrow
Joe Ofahengaue
Ajuma Adams
James Gavet
Mitch Garbutt
Francis Molo
Brett Greinke
Matt Parcell

Rest 90% of our core players, give Milford, Gavet & Garbutt their first cracks in a Broncos uniform.
 
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Can't believe this is only a couple of weeks away, that's awesome, come around so fast.

This would be my 18 man squad.. let's see how close I get to the actual thing.

Anthony Milford
Kodi Nikorima
Jayden Nikorima
Ashley Taylor
Greg Eden
Jordan Drew
Aaron Whitchurch
Lachlan Maranta
Elijah Alick
Alex Glenn
Joe Boyce
Jai Arrow
Joe Ofahengaue
Ajuma Adams
James Gavet
Mitch Garbutt
Francis Molo
Brett Greinke
Matt Parcell

Rest 90% of our core players, give Milford, Gavet & Garbutt their first cracks in a Broncos uniform.

I like it.
 
1. Kodi Nikorima
2. Greg Eden
3. Jordan Drew
4. Aaron Whitchurch
5. Elijah Alick
6. Jayden Nikorima
7. Ash Taylor
8. Mitch Garbutt
9. Andrew McCullough (vc)
10. James Gavet
11. Alex Glenn (c)
12. Brett Greinke
13. Todd Lowrie
14. Jayden Nikorima
15. Joe Ofahengaue
16. Matt Parcell
17. Jarrod Wallace
18. Ajuma Adams

2014 Squad
1. Ben Barba
2. Josh Hoffman
3. Dale Copley
4. Alex Glenn
5. Stewart Mills
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Ben Hunt
8. Martin Kennedy
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Sam Thaiday
11. Matt Gillett
12. Jordan Drew
13. Corey Parker
14. David Stagg
15. Todd Lowrie
16. Jake Granville
17. Zach Strasser
18. Joe Ofahengaue
 
Can't believe this is only a couple of weeks away, that's awesome, come around so fast.

This would be my 18 man squad.. let's see how close I get to the actual thing.

Anthony Milford
Kodi Nikorima
Jayden Nikorima
Ashley Taylor
Greg Eden
Jordan Drew
Aaron Whitchurch
Lachlan Maranta
Elijah Alick
Alex Glenn
Joe Boyce
Jai Arrow
Joe Ofahengaue
Ajuma Adams
James Gavet
Mitch Garbutt
Francis Molo
Brett Greinke
Matt Parcell

Rest 90% of our core players, give Milford, Gavet & Garbutt their first cracks in a Broncos uniform.

No Greinke.
 

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