9s requires less fitness than proper league IMO. For a start most forwards will play around 9-10 mins per half... That isn't asking much fitness wise
You are in the vast minority of people who want to see unknown U20s and reserve grade players run around as opposed to recognised legends of the game.
Most fans - especially the casual fan that this tournament and indeed the entire concept of 9s to begin with is aimed at - want to see household name players take the field in this tournament. That can be current stars (the top 5 and top 12 guarantees) or legends (hence the tremendous interest generated by Freddy's potential involvement).
Fittler will be doubled up at some stage taking in the big ones.
I'd like to see if Fittler is registered for the 9's if, at any stage of the season and maybe around Origin time if he may pull on the Roosters jersey because the ARLC has decided he's part of their top 25 squad
That would be friggin hilarious
Almost as funny as all the clubs that have to include the 20 or so under 20's in their sides that they play.
In all honesty with the Roosters involved in the World Club Challenge one week later, I can honestly see the Roosters squad including less than 50% of our first grade team. It'll be a mixture of reserve grade and under 20's.
Can anyone make a Newtown all ages Roosters jersey?
Most people going will either know most of the players because they follow the game in depth, or have no idea who someone like Inglis or Hayne is.
Do you honestly think having a 42 year old come back is good for the game? At least say an under 20s player we get to see some future stars, not a guy that will offer the comp anything after this.
"Then I thought a little bit more, and thought he'd fit into our recruitment plans here because we like those older players.
"He is probably just a bit young for us yet, another year or two and we could bring him here to the Knights."
but the majority of sides will treat it as a bit of fun and a chance to blood some younger players, Freddy playing takes absolutely nothing away from that.
and a chance to blood some younger players
Indeed.One player has been mooted in the press to be seeking inclusion.
LU "It's turned into a Legends tournament"
"The sky is falling!!"
9's are going to faster then any rugby league match. LOLZ Fittler will be dead in 2 mins unles there is unlimited subs
Sure.......takes nothing away, except for
LeagueHQ ‏@LeagueHQ1https://twitter.com/LeagueHQ1/status/420419779061891073
Sydney Roosters superstar Sonny Bill Williams is set to play in #NRL Auckland Nines next month, in a huge boost to the fledgling tournament