'14 | NRL 9's | BLUE | NEW 4 CRO 4 GLD 2 WST 2

[Timmah]

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks: 1. Nathan Gardner 2. Nathan Stapleton 3. Blake Ayshford 4. Jonathan Wright 5. Sosaia Feki 6. Todd Carney 7. Daniel Holdsworth 8. Vitale (Junior) Roqica 9. Michael Lichaa 10. Sam Tagataese 11. Wade Graham 12. Matt Prior 13. Paul Gallen 14. Ricky Leutele 15. Tupou Sopoaga 16. Fa’amau Brown

Gold Coast Titans: 1. William Zillman 2. Brad Tighe 3. David Mead 4. Kevin Gordon 5. Albert Kelly 6. Greg Bird 7. Ashley Harrison 8. Anthony Don 9. Paul Carter 10. Kalifa Faifai Loa 11. Brad Takairangi 12. Mark Minichiello 13. Maurice Blair 14. Luke Bailey 15. Siuatonga Likiliki 16. David Taylor

Newcastle Knights: Chanel Mata’utia, Jake Mamo, Dane Gagai, Joseph Leilua, Akuila Uate, Jarrod Mullen (c), Tyrone Roberts, Willie Mason, Adam Clydsdale, Chris Houston, Beau Scott, Robbie Rochow, Jeremy Smith, Michael Dobson, Alex McKinnon, Zane Tetevano

Wests Tigers: James Tedesco, Pat Richards, Bodene Thompson, Marika Koroibete, Mitchell Moses, Blake Austin, Aaron Woods, Robbie Farah (c), Martin Taupau, Cory Paterson, Curtis Sironen, Adam Blair, Manaia Cherrington, Kurtis Rowe, James Gavet, Ben Murdoch-Masila (17th Man: Delouise Hoeter)​

 

[Cena]

Tigers should win this pool

 

[Card Shark]

Tigers should win this pool

Why's that?

They are 1 of the cellar dwellers from last year, do you think the game is going to be much different to 13 a side or has their squad markedly improved?

 

[wittyfan]

Tigers XV and Knights to go through.

 

[Cena]

Why's that?

They are 1 of the cellar dwellers from last year, do you think the game is going to be much different to 13 a side or has their squad markedly improved?

Idk. This is the hardest pool to pick none are real attacking team but tigers have good young backs who will carve up in space the 9's bring. But after seeing the knights side im changing my mind to them to win this pool

 

[Cena]

Knights squad.


Quote:
SQUAD: 1 – Chanel Mata’utia, 2 – Jake Mamo, 3 – Dane Gagai, 4 – Joseph Leilua, 5 – Akuila Uate, 6 – Jarrod Mullen (c), 7 – Tyrone Roberts, 8 – Willie Mason, 9 – Adam Clydsdale, 10 – Chris Houston, 11 – Beau Scott, 12 – Robbie Rochow, 13 – Jeremy Smith, 14 – Michael Dobson, 15 – Alex McKinnon, 16 – Zane Tetevano.

http://m.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights announce Nines squad/89869

 

[ek999]

Very strong squad for the Knights.

 

[Card Shark]

Geez, they are (rightfully) taking it serious - guns take some beating in this group.

 

[Card Shark]

Very strong squad for the Knights.

Cartwright was on the radio yesterday morning & after their trial V the Warriors this weekend, is going to select his best squad of available players.

Good to hear for the tournament, not so for my team progressing.

 

[Timmah]

Sharks also named - see post 1

 

[natheel]

Both very strong squads from knights and sharks good to see.

 

[Jono Russell]

Will this be broadcast on any radio station? I am hoping so as I will be traveling to Sydney during the first few matches.

 

[Titanic]

Knights will go through unbeaten and the Titans will sneak in on for/against.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Think this could be the strongest group. Sharks and knights have sent their strongest possible squads. Both titans and tigers could have claims to the fastest back lines in the comp. I think the sharks will be the weaker team but it's impossible to know how 9 a side league will be played.

 

[Card Shark]

it's impossible to know how 9 a side league will be played.

This is true. There will be quite a few "upsets".

 

[Vic Mackey]

It's a shame mick Gordon's not playing, he would absolutely carve up in this...so actually I'm glad he isn't LOL

 

[no name]

It's a shame mick Gordon's not playing, he would absolutely carve up in this...so actually I'm glad he isn't LOL

Seems to break the first tackle just about every time and has speed.
I reckon he would be one of the most suited players for 9s.

 

[Card Shark]

Titans remaining in NZ after their trial. They'll have plenty of time to prepare for the 9s.

 

[Card Shark]

Sharks also named - see post 1

Fifita has tweeted to say he'll be participating in the 9s.

He'll take some stopping!!

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

gordon recovering from some offseason stuff i think