World 9s 2019

[thorson1987]

They had ads at every NRL finals match
Loads of stories and ads on NRL media since the GF
I dunno if there have been TV ads, don't think I've switched broadcast TV on since the semis..
For better or for worse, it's been mentioned dozens of times in the news due to the Tonga saga

Not sure what more they can do promotion-wise.

Go knock on his door and hand him a bunch of pamphlets.

 

[thorson1987]

Yes, it is the point. How many sporting events have big billboards and advertising all around the city for months in advance?
Anyone with even the slightest interest in rugby league would know there are 9s on, and any one with the slightest interest in the 9s would know when.

It's like when everyone blamed the marketing for low crowds in the World Cup. I went to Canberra for a game and I couldn't escape ads for the games, they were everywhere.

Some people aren't happy until the NRL knocks on the door and shoves a poster in their face.

Lol. Didn't even notice this post when I replied to Kungl.

 

[Perth Red]

Having reduced number of teams and playing it on a Friday is going to be the impactor, not RL fans not knowing it’s happening.

 

[jim_57]

Regarding jerseys it doesn't look like Samoa, Lebanon, France or Fiji are wearing anything new. Photo shoot has them all in last years design.

Also noticed on the Fiji NSW Cup page that Fiji are yet to train together 2 days out while PNG have been in camp for 9 days.

 

[Perth Red]

If this doesn't draw a crowd I'd like to see the Nines go regional to 10-15 thousand seat stadiums. WIN Stadium is hosting the international Aus Vs NZ game and would be a great location for it. I guess it comes down to how much the people in charge of sport here want it.

Even Townsville, Central Coast, Newcastle seem like good ideas.

it’ll be another 10-12 years till the next one so I wouldn’t worry about the next venue lol.

 

[Hoofhearted]

Is Vunavalu out for Fiji, the cuts in that photo looked pretty bad but I noticed he was still named in the squad today when they allocated numbers.

 

[morningstar]

Is Vunavalu out for Fiji, the cuts in that photo looked pretty bad but I noticed he was still named in the squad today when they allocated numbers.

Missing from the team photo today. Hmmmm....

 

[roughyedspud]

Loving all the team photos..that's down at the botanical gardens isn't it??

 

[Burns]

I love rugby league so much

 

[Burns]

oh

 

[Hoofhearted]

Missing from the team photo today. Hmmmm....

In todays paper that he's in doubt because of a hamstring injury, same one that kept him out of the prelim. Apparently facial cuts are ok.

 

[Perth Red]

Good to see plenty of stars on show. Can’t wait for kick off.

 

[mikail-eagle]

Two young PNG girls aged 16 & 17 have just been told today at the 11th hour that they can't play because they are under aged

Apparently the tournament is for over 18's but it was not communicated to the countries.

The 2 girls are devastated to have to train hard and come all the way to Sydney to play but will instead only watch from the sidelines.

 

[Jim from Oz]

Two young PNG girls aged 16 & 17 have just been told today at the 11th hour that they can't play because they are under aged

Apparently the tournament is for over 18's but it was not communicated to the countries.

The 2 girls are devastated to have to train hard and come all the way to Sydney to play but will instead only watch from the sidelines.

RLIF + amateur hour

 

[Arucard]

RLIF + amateur hour

To be fair, the whole being under aged thing is kinda common sense too though.....

 

[siv]

While over 18 rules in understandable in men's due to recent influx of Polynesian players into the NRL

The size issue doesn't really apply for girls

Also can't remember ever hearing that international RL was restricted to over 18s

 

[jim_57]

I might be imagining it but I think I remember something about Xavier Coates playing for PNG but not being eligible to play NRL yet because of his age earlier this year.

 

[Perth Red]

Friday night decision paying off with a full stadium lol

 

[Burns]

This feels like a big flop so far

 

[PARRA_FAN]

Arent the USA called the Hawks?