2017 Auckland Nines

[Redback71]

2 wins from 2 @the nines awesome

 

[Eelogical]

What a fantastic display today. I hope they keep it up. A couple of years ago we could never stop another team scoring in the red zone

When we are back to 13 on 13 then all will become transparent. Until then, let the giggle and fizzle weekend continue in the same vein as today.

 

[Glenn]

Crowd number looks ordinary on TV.

Yes and giving the Warriors are out of Finals contention, more than likely lower tomorrow.
Needs to rotated to different locations.

 

[jk13]

I had to laugh when they switched to sj n Foran watching in the stand, will b very interesting this year watching Kearney teach his structures

 

[jk13]

Also, puddin did just enough as usual, but elgey, wow, if that kid stays fit he could be anything

 

[Gronk]

Puddin got an appearance fee to play in the 9's ? WTF

 

[jk13]

Speaks volumes on his priorities, who paid him? Pornhub?

 

[Bandwagon]

Thurston scored himself an appearance fee as well

What does that say about his priorities?

 

[strider]

I'll turn up if someone pays me

 

[The EELiminator]

BA will be seriously pissed about kicking out on the full
against better opposition it could cost us the game

 

[jk13]

thirsty needs an appearance fee to pay for all the kicking tees he passes out to the kids

 

[forward pass]

Kenny out for rest of tournament.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

He missed all of 2015 after getting injured in the Nines.

 

[phantom eel]

When we are back to 13 on 13 then all will become transparent.

Has Brad Arthur found 13 invisibility cloaks? That will definitely make things interesting.

 

[phantom eel]

Kenny out for rest of tournament.

Which is just one day...

I'd rather he sit tomorrow out and be right when the real thing starts in a few weeks time.

 

[phantom eel]

Puddin got an appearance fee to play in the 9's ? WTF

WTF - isn't his "overs" contract enough for him... or does he (once again) think he's above his teammates?

 

[El Diablo]

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...w/news-story/9e6dcb6f82b00f472ca647dfdbcda5f7

APPEARANCE FEES GET PLAYERS OFFSIDE

THERE is growing unrest among NRL players over the Auckland Nines and the fact superstars Johnathan Thurston, Jarryd Hayne and local hero Shaun Johnson are being paid between $40,000 and $70,000 to play.

While three of the biggest names in the game are getting huge appearance money, the other 285 players from the 16 clubs get zilch.

It is why many of the biggest names in the game have brushed the event.

Obviously coaches make the final decision on selections and are reluctant to risk injuries with their superstars so close to the start of the season.

But a number of players made their own decision and asked not to be considered for selection because of the money issue.

Thurston, Hayne and Johnson have done a small amount of pre-tournament promotional work but the bulk of their money is for the appearance fee.

A number of fans are wondering why Cowboys coach Paul Green is risking Thurston, the competition’s most valuable player, suffering an injury.

The appearance money is the reason why and Thurston made the decision to play himself.

 

[phantom eel]

Well, since they spent frivolous money on those three I now hope the gate takings drop significantly tomorrow, and that the tournament runs at a loss so these greedy pricks can be exposed and blamed.

 

[Suitman]

Appearance fees for any sports biggest stars are part of the promotion expenses.
No biggy in my mind and good luck to these players for earning some extra coin.
The above article is a crock of shite.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Now that they mention it, it doesn't seem right that players are expected to put on the entertainment and not get paid. Unless you count the 1/16 chance that they win.