Auckland Nines

[fourplay]

Why so. They did a pretty good job (barring Halligan) during the WC. Yes they used sky/premiers feed, but their pre/post game shows were top class as well as their commentary team. Shits all over nine, and on par with FOX imo. But doesn't matter, as I'm heading across the ditch to go large... YEWW!

In Western Sydney you cant get 7mate through the foxtel box. So it means you cant fast forward, rewind or replay anything, and cant record. Cant skip adverts either or flick channels in the breaks. A lot of people cant get 7mate too.

 

[Diesel]

It's a shame because 7mate is a good channel, shits over 9's three channels

 

[tumbidragon]

You get the feeling sport on nine is more about making sure it is not on another channel than wanting to give it decent coverage and audience creation?

Either that or they are total merkins with no idea how to use massively popular sports as flagship events.

Nail, head right there mate.

 

[Canard]

In Western Sydney you cant get 7mate through the foxtel box. So it means you cant fast forward, rewind or replay anything, and cant record. Cant skip adverts either or flick channels in the breaks. A lot of people cant get 7mate too.

You have to press the AV button twice. Big deal.

Everyone can get the free view channels, just not through your Pay TV platform.

 

[TheDalek079]

Reigning Premiers EASTS are looking at getting Freddy to play in the Nines

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/...n-auckland-nines/story-e6frf3ou-1226793852185

 

[umina panther]

Shouldn't play if the Nines is to become a serious regular part of the NRL season

 

[wittyfan]

Good move!

Maybe they could also get Ricketson and the great Peter Jorgensen as well!

 

[Chicken_Hunter]

Still better than Pearce.

 

[insert.pause]

Cheapens the concept.

 

[Perth Red]

In Western Sydney you cant get 7mate through the foxtel box. So it means you cant fast forward, rewind or replay anything, and cant record. Cant skip adverts either or flick channels in the breaks. A lot of people cant get 7mate too.

If more people voted labour we would have had fibre to home and everyone getting 7mate via cable. I've got fibre to home and feel great sorrow for everyone, sucks to have voted for Abbott!

 

[wittyfan]

Get an outdoor aerial people to get 7mate etc., it's not rocket science.

And the NBN was a scam.

 

[parraparraparra]

Craig Savatori!

 

[Tommy Smith]

How will the 9s ever be taken seriously? It's a mickey mouse tournament.

Seeing Freddy play will actually make it interesting for Roosters fans. I for one can't wait to see the great man in the RWB again.

 

[thorson1987]

Reigning Premiers EASTS are looking at getting Freddy to play in the Nines

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/...n-auckland-nines/story-e6frf3ou-1226793852185

If the NRL allow this it's a f**king joke.

 

[thorson1987]

Get an outdoor aerial people to get 7mate etc., it's not rocket science.

And the NBN was a scam.

Exactly.

 

[timka4]

I think it's a good idea. It'll promote the game massively and it's a gamble on the roosters part. The tournament can still be taken seriously. If he fails I'd say no other club would follow there footsteps but if it works why does it 'cheapen' the concept.

Abit like how test players retire and just play 20/20. Them retiring from test to play 20/20 doesn't cheapen the 20/20 concept, it's just the style of 20/20 that is lamish

 

[Chicken_Hunter]

The big bash did it in its opening season and it's going from strength to strength now.

I don't know what anyone expected this competition to be, it was always going to be an exhibition type competition, at least for its first few seasons.

 

[Canard]

In what dimension would a 9 a side tournament be considered "serious" or that such a selection "cheapens" it.

It's a novelty tournament which is meant to be fun and no to serious.

 

[cleary89]

I'm for it, will bring big press. I dunno if he's up to it, it's a fair bit different to touch or oztag.

 

[El Diablo]

In what dimension would a 9 a side tournament be considered "serious" or that such a selection "cheapens" it.

It's a novelty tournament which is meant to be fun and no to serious.

no it's not

clubs have to provide a certain amount of top players