2017 Auckland Nines

[Timmah]

2017 NRL Auckland Nines
Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 February 2017
Eden Park, Auckland

POOLS
Hunua: Canberra Raiders, North Queensland Cowboys, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Sydney Roosters
Rangitoto: Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm, Newcastle Knights, Wests Tigers
Piha: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Parramatta Eels, St George Illawarra Dragons, Warriors
Waiheke: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Gold Coast Titans, Penrith Panthers
Women's Internationals: NZ Kiwi Ferns v AUS Jillaroos

Day 1 - Saturday 4 February
Game 1: 12pm NZDT / 10am AEDT Titans 25 Sharks 4
Game 2: 12:25pm NZDT / 10:25am AEDT Panthers 28 Bulldogs 18
Game 3: 12:50pm NZDT / 10:50am AEDT Eels 32 Dragons 11
Game 4: 1:15pm NZDT / 11:15am AEDT Sea Eagles 15 Warriors 11
Game 5: 1:50pm NZDT / 11:50am AEDT Knights 18 Wests Tigers 10
Game 6: 2:15pm NZDT / 12:15pm AEDT Broncos 18 Storm 4
Game 7: 2:40pm NZDT / 12:40pm AEDT Cowboys 27 Roosters 15
Game 8: 3:05pm NZDT / 1:05pm AEDT Raiders 15 Rabbitohs 12

Women's International 1: 3:30pm NZDT / 1:30pm AEDT Jillaroos 20 Kiwi Ferns 4

Game 9: 3:55pm NZDT / 1:55pm AEDT Panthers 16 Sharks 14
Game 10: 4:20pm NZDT / 2:20pm AEDT Titans 17 Bulldogs 10
Game 11: 4:45pm NZDT / 2:45pm AEDT Sea Eagles 23 Dragons 20
Game 12: 5:10pm NZDT / 3:10pm AEDT Eels 17 Warriors 0
Game 13: 5:45pm NZDT / 3:45pm AEDT Broncos 21 Knights 8
Game 14: 6:10pm NZDT / 4:10pm AEDT Storm 14 Wests Tigers 6
Game 15: 6:35pm NZDT / 4:35pm AEDT Cowboys 35 Raiders 6
Game 16: 7:00pm NZDT / 5:00pm AEDT Roosters 14 Rabbitohs 7

Day 2 - Sunday 5 February
Game 17: 10:35am NZDT / 8:35am AEDT Sharks 28 Bulldogs 4
Game 18: 11:00am NZDT / 9:00am AEDT Titans 4 Panthers 22
Game 19: 11:25am NZDT / 9:25am AEDT Sea Eagles 12 Eels 17
Game 20: 11:50am NZDT / 9:50am AEDT Warriors 10 Dragons 14
Game 21: 12:15pm NZDT / 10:15am AEDT Wests Tigers 17 Broncos 11
Game 22: 12:40pm NZDT / 10:40am AEDT Knights 10 Storm 20
Game 23: 1:05pm NZDT / 11:05am AEDT Cowboys 19 Rabbitohs 8
Game 24: 1:30pm NZDT / 11:30am AEDT Roosters 21 Raiders 0

Quarter Finals
QF 1: 1:55pm NZDT / 11:55am AEDT Panthers 16 Sea Eagles 12
QF 2: 2:20pm NZDT / 12:20pm AEDT Eels 14 Titans 0
QF 3: 3:05pm NZDT / 1:05pm AEDT Broncos 14 Roosters 15
QF 4: 3:30pm NZDT / 1:30pm AEDT Storm 25 Cowboys 12

Women's International 2: 3:55pm NZDT / 1:55pm AEDT Jillaroos 8 Kiwi Ferns 0

Semi Finals
SF 1: 4:40pm NZDT / 2:40pm AEDT Panthers 13 Eels 0
SF 2: 5:05pm NZDT / 3:05pm AEDT Roosters 21 Storm 16

Women's International 3: 5:50pm NZDT / 3:50pm AEDT Jillaroos 14 Kiwi Ferns 4

2017 Auckland Nines Final
Final: 6:40pm NZDT / 4:40pm AEDT Panthers 8 Roosters 10

Full draw & results plus scorers - http://leagueunlimited.com/competition/show/nrl-auckland-nines/2017/draw/full

 

[Timmah]

Waiheke squads

Josh Reynolds (c), Brad Abbey, Tom Carr, Matt Frawley, Danny Fualalo, Craig Garvey, Kerrod Holland, Sam Kasiano, David Klemmer, Lachlan Lewis, Michael Lichaa, Rhyse Martin, D'Rhys Miller, Marcelo Montoya, Tyrone Phillips, Reimis Smith, Renouf To'omaga, Francis Tualau.

Wade Graham, Luke Lewis, Matt Prior, Chris Heighington, Gerard Beale, Kurt Capewell, Joseph Paulo, Jack Bird, Ricky Leutele, Manaia Cherrington, Jesse Ramien, Will Kennedy, Jayden Walker, Kyle Flanagan, Sione Katoa, Billy Magoulias, Malakai Houma, Kurt Kara

Morgan Boyle, Alexander Brimson, Tyler Cornish, Anthony Don, Kane Elgey, Jarryd Hayne, Ryan James, Max King, Chris McQueen, John Olive, Nathaniel Peteru, Pat Politoni, Leivaha Pulu, Tyrone Roberts, Tyronne Roberts-Davis, Hayden Schwass, Paterika Vaivai, Daniel Vidot, William Zillman

Dylan Edwards, Corey Waddell,Waqa Blake, Jed Cartwright, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak, Nathan Cleary, Kaide Ellis, Sione Katoa, Darren Nicholls, Tyrone May, Moses Leota, Sitaleki Akauola, James Tamou, Christian Crichton, Corey Harawira-Naera, Isaah Yeo (c), Zach Dockar-Clay, Oliver Clark

 

[Timmah]

Piha squads

Brenton Lawrence (c), Jono Wright, Matt Wright, Brian Kelly, Akuila Uate, Jorge Taufua, Pita Godinet, Cameron Cullen, Peter Schuster, Tom Wright, Joey Lussick, Shaun Lane, Frank Winterstein, Jarrad Kennedy, Curtis Sironen, Addin Fonua Blake, Martin Taupau, Lloyd Perrett

Corey Norman (c), Nathan Brown, Kenny Edwards, Jamal Fogarty, Bevan French, David Gower, Clint Gutherson, Josh Hoffman, George Jennings, Cameron King, Suaia Matagi, Tepai Moeroa, Marata Niukore, Scott Schulte, Rory O'Brien, Semi Radradra, Honeti Tuha, Joseph Ualesi, Troy Dargan

1. Patrick Herbert 2. Nene Macdonald 3. Euan Aitken 4. Levi Dodd 5. Kalifa Faifai Loa 7. Kurt Mann 8. Siliva Havili 9. Cameron McInnes 10. Luciano Leilua 11. Tyson Frizell (c) 12. Joel Thompson 13. Jack de Belin 14. Tariq Sims 15. Taane Milne 16. Saun Nona 17. Will Matthews 18. Matt Dufty 21. Jai Field

1. Ryan Hoffman 2. Junior Pauga 3. Matt Allwood 4. Blake Ayshford 5. Ata Hingano 6. Solomone Kata 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Ruben Wiki (c) 9. Mason Lino 10. Bunty Afoa 11. James Gavet 12. Tuimoala Lolohea 13. Jazz Tevaga 14. Ofahiki Ogden 15. Lewis Soosemea 16. Toafofoa Sipley 17. Isaiah Papalii 18. James Bell

 

[Timmah]

Rangitoto squads

Lachlan Barr, Adam Blair, Darius Boyd, Gerome Burns, Mitch Cronin, Matt Gillett, Jordan Kahu, Sam Lavea, Matiu Love-Henry, Benji Marshall, Andrew McCullough, Anthony Milford, Francis Molo, Corey Oates, Jonus Pearson, James Roberts, Gehamat Shibasaki, Jaydn Su'A

1. Young Tonumaipea (C), 2. Josh Addo-Carr, 3. Curtis Scott, 4. Cheyse Blair, 5. Linc Port, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Brodie Croft, 8. Mark Nicholls, 9. Slade Griffin, 10. Tim Glasby, 11. Joe Stimson, 12. Felise Kaufusi, 13. Kenny Bromwich (C), 14. Scott Drinkwater, 15. Ryley Jacks, 16. Jake Turpin, 17. Dean Britt, 18. Nelson Asofa-Solomona, 19. Charlie Galo

Jamie Buhrer (c), Peter Mata’utia, Ken Sio, Brendan Elliot, Nathan Ross, Cory Denniss, Brock Lamb, Jaelen Feeney, Daniel Saifiti, Danny Levi, Jacob Saifiti, Mitch Barnett, Luke Yates, Tyler Randell, Jack Stockwell, Sam Stone, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Nick Meaney, Sione Mata’utia (Emergency Player)

Josh Aloiai, Luke Brooks, Michael Chee Kam, Joel Edwards, Matt Eisenhuth, JJ Felise, Watson Heleta, Justin Hunt, Jack Littlejohn, Kyle Lovett, Esan Marsters, Matt McIlwrick, Kevin Naiqama, Jordan Rankin, Ava Seumanufagai, Bayley Sironen, Sauaso Sue, Elijah Taylor

 

[Timmah]

Hunua squads

1. Zac Santo 2. Eddie Aiono 3. Thomas Cronan 4. Brent Naden 5. Nick Cotric 6. Blake Austin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Dunamis Lui 9. Adam Clydsdale 10. Jeff Lima (C) 11. Luke Bateman 12. Scott Sorensen 13. Jordan Turner 14. Paul Roache 15. Mark McCormack 16. Anthony Moraitis 17. Makahesi Makatoa 18. Topi Tafua

John Asiata, Javid Bowen, Gavin Cooper (c), Kyle Feldt, Gideon Gela-Mosby, Jake Granville, Ben Hampton, Coen Hess, Shaun Hudson, Corey Jensen, Kane Linnett, Ethan Lowe, Michael Morgan, Justin O'Neill, Kalyn Ponga, Jason Taumalolo, Johnathan Thurston, Shane Wright

0. Angus Crichton 1. Damien Cook 3. Bryson Goodwin 4. Aaron Gray 5. Zane Musgrove 6. Siosifa Talakai 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Tyrell Fuimaono 10. Braidon Burns 12. Kyle Turner 13. Alex Johnston 15. Anthony Cherrington 16. Cody Walker 18. Hymel Hunt 19. Robert Jennings 21. Thomas Burgess 22. Robbie Rochow 72. Cam Murray 88. Dave Tyrrell

1. Connor Watson 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Dale Copley 4. Latrell Mitchell 5. Joseph Manu 6. Paul Momirovski 7. Mitchell Cornish 8. Isaac Liu 9. Paul Carter 10. Kane Evans 11. Ryan Matterson 12. Mitchell Aubusson (c) 13. Aidan Guerra 14. Chris Smith 15. Zane Tetevano 16. Brendan Frei 17. Johnny Tuivasa-Sheck 18. Bernard Lewis

 

[Timmah]

Women's squads

1. Kezie Apps (NSW) 2. Chelsea Baker (QLD) 3. Annette Brander (QLD) 4. Brittany Breayley (QLD) 5. Sam Bremner (NSW) 6. Ali Brigginshaw (QLD) 7. Karina Brown (QLD) 8. Allana Ferguson (NSW) 9. Kody House (QLD) 10. Amelia Kuk — debut (QLD) 11. Renae Kunst (QLD) 12. Corban McGregor (NSW) 13. Caitlin Moran (NSW) 14. Ruan Sims (NSW) 15. Maddie Studdon (NSW) 16. Simaima Taufa (NSW)

Alexandra Cook, Amber Kani, Atawhai Tupaea, Georgia Hale, Honey Hireme, Kahurangi Peters, Kimiora Nati, Krystal Rota, Lanulangi Veainu, Lilieta Maumau, Luisa Gago, Ngatokotoru Arakua, Nora Maaka, Sarina Fiso, Tanika-Jazz Noble, Teuila Fotu-Moala

 

[Walt Flanigan]

Weird that we'd send our two starting halves and then a bunch of reggies, especially when we lost them both at the start of last season.

 

[Vic Mackey]

from the squads named this is looking like the weakest tournment so far. not that anyone really cares, im just pumped to see some footy again!!

 

[dogz08]

i think the broncos, titans & eels are going for it

 

[ZEROMISSTACKLES]

Women's squads

1. Kezie Apps (NSW) 2. Chelsea Baker (QLD) 3. Annette Brander (QLD) 4. Brittany Breayley (QLD) 5. Sam Bremner (NSW) 6. Ali Brigginshaw (QLD) 7. Karina Brown (QLD) 8. Allana Ferguson (NSW) 9. Kody House (QLD) 10. Amelia Kuk — debut (QLD) 11. Renae Kunst (QLD) 12. Corban McGregor (NSW) 13. Caitlin Moran (NSW) 14. Ruan Sims (NSW) 15. Maddie Studdon (NSW) 16. Simaima Taufa (NSW)

Squad TBC

Any team photo?

 

[Rabbits20]

Adam Reynolds to captain Souths.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Adam Reynolds to captain Souths.

He's now been ruled out due to a hamstring strain. Bit odd as he was on BSB an hour and a half ago saying how much he was looking forward to it.

 

[DiegoNT]

from the squads named this is looking like the weakest tournment so far. not that anyone really cares, im just pumped to see some footy again!!

I beg to differ.
9s is a completely different game to normal league. It requires a different type of athleticism and playing style. For the first 3 years teams have been learning on the go. Sometimes the big name players in the nrl don't translate well to 9s, sometimes younger more atheltic players, who can recover more quickly in the short turn around for games thrive in the environment. I think the teams named so far are more in line with dedicated 9s style players to win it then 'let the stars have some fun throwing the ball around' we tried to aim for in the first few years.

 

[Rabbits20]

He's now been ruled out due to a hamstring strain. Bit odd as he was on BSB an hour and a half ago saying how much he was looking forward to it.

Where did you hear that???

 

[Rabbits20]

Don't worry Vic, I've found out on NRL site.

Not good news.

Apparently Moses will probably play for the All Stars.

 

[Vic Mackey]

I beg to differ.
9s is a completely different game to normal league. It requires a different type of athleticism and playing style. For the first 3 years teams have been learning on the go. Sometimes the big name players in the nrl don't translate well to 9s, sometimes younger more atheltic players, who can recover more quickly in the short turn around for games thrive in the environment. I think the teams named so far are more in line with dedicated 9s style players to win it then 'let the stars have some fun throwing the ball around' we tried to aim for in the first few years.

oh i agree with what youre saying. the year the cowboys won was probably the weakest squad theyve sent from a regualr first grader point of view. saying moreso from a star pulling power perspective.

i look at the squads and most would have 6-8 of their regaular 17 playing.

Don't worry Vic, I've found out on NRL site.

Not good news.

Apparently Moses will probably play for the All Stars.

well he was picked as starting 5/8 so i would assume he is.

 

[Rabbits20]

oh i agree with what youre saying. the year the cowboys won was probably the weakest squad theyve sent from a regualr first grader point of view. saying moreso from a star pulling power perspective.

i look at the squads and most would have 6-8 of their regaular 17 playing.



well he was picked as starting 5/8 so i would assume he is.

He may play halfback, you never know.

 

[Hutty1986]

As a saints fan, im so excited for the 9's so i can watch my team lose far more quickly than during the regular season.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

Its a good time to look forward to it. No more cricket, tests, ODI's and Big Bash are finished, bring on the footy. As a kid growing up watching league the World Sevens was exciting to watch and was a great way to start the season. The weather was still hot, early February and there was plenty of entertainment on the field. I was obviously excited about watching my team, but also exciting watching the likes of Fiji, USA, Samoa, Tonga, PNG, Russia, Japan.

Now with the 9s in the 4th year, every League fan is looking forward to it. Ok some of the squads aren't very strong and wont have the best known players, but the thing I'm looking forward to is seeing some of the young talent coming through the ranks and the 9s tournament is always good to see them play a different brand of football. Fast, exciting, free flowing.

They maybe no-names for now, but whats to say they'll be talked about more after the tournament. No-one knew who Bevan French was or Agnatius Paasi before the tournament last year.

I hate it how its gets criticised and coaches, CEOS have excuses as they're likely to get injured in the tournament. Well injuries happen at training, trials, Round 1, Origin, Semis.

But I just hope it doesn't die off like the Sevens did when coaches stopped using big name players.

 

[Eddie.]

The Nines is good to watch players playing without the shackles of game plans and structures and block plays and channels. The NRL can really suck the life out of some players skills sets.

I think it has a place in the Rugby League Calander although i can totally understand teams not risking their best players.

All the QLD sides look very strong. Warriros maybe not as strong as previous years.

For those interested I have done an 11 minute podcast below previewing all 4 pools and who I think will advance.

Also identified some key players in each team.

Might help you back a winner!

http://www.eye-of-the-tiger.org/everything/2017/2/3/audio-clip-auckland-nines-preview