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[Old Frightful]

Can't help wondering if we should make this a bigger comp to be played out on a summer's weekend and give a prestigious trophy to the winners. If the invitation went out to all three semi pro/pro leagues and make it a straight knock out then we may get all games in in a couple of days. There would have to be a bit of tweaking because you ideally need 32 teams but we could manage it somehow. Perhaps the gate receipts could benefit ex players' charities etc.

I just think, after getting Mick's updates tonight and thinking how fantastic some of the games sounded, we are missing an opportunity to promote an even faster and possibly more exciting version of our sport as a one off, once a year.

Any thoughts, positive or otherwise?

[EastLondonMike]

agree. after reading the updates it certainly seemed a good night..

surely the ideal tool for tempting a terrestrial TV broadcaster..

[Tommy The C5t]

Just got back and I'm shattered so I'll put the pictures up tomorrow when I tell you all about it.


Here are two to see you going.

[Tommy The C5t]

Apologies. Mick threw me a couple of dummies. Half time is Bulls 6 Pies 16.

Profuse apologies mate and to all following on Twitter.

I'll hold me hand up on that one.

[Tommy The C5t]

The highlight and best game was the Bradford 26-22 Wakefield golden point game.

Wakefield: Murphy, Millard, Blanch, Gleeson, Jeffries, Obst, Moore, Ferguson, Leo-Latu.

Bradford: Platt, Finigan, Sheriffe, Sykes, Addy, Kearney, L'Estrange, Whitehead, Langley.

Referee: Thierry Alibert (Tarn, France)

[Tommy The C5t]

Thanks for the updates, has any youngsters caught the eye ?

I know there were quite a few 16/17 yo's introduced such as Stevie Ward - Leeds and Jack Pring - Wales.

Also, keep an eye out for 17yo Wigan player Matt Russell.

I'll be in touch tomorrow.

[Tommy The C5t]

Hi Ian, I would but I'm not there mate. Forwarding Mick's updates as he's commentating. He's probably near you. Can you see a rather large gentleman commentating with a stantion right in front of him?

I saw one taking up two seats below me

[1976PMJwires]

agree. after reading the updates it certainly seemed a good night..

surely the ideal tool for tempting a terrestrial TV broadcaster..

Agree, Mick really enjoyed the day / night, kepted us all updated (thanks mick)

Its a must to sell this game to terrestrial TV.... FFS Darts gets a slot on ITV4, come on RFL get us a deal.

[cookey]

And Sky screen the Middlesex 7's from Twickenham.It used to be a massive end of season occassion,but now is a very limited,pre season event at Twickenham.By the way,full marks to Hetherington for initiating and promoting the event.

[yanto]

Agree, Mick really enjoyed the day / night, kepted us all updated (thanks mick)

Its a must to sell this game to terrestrial TV.... FFS Darts gets a slot on ITV4, come on RFL get us a deal.

The guy(s) who organiser the Carnegie 9's is in an ideal position to push the game to a TV outlet.

"Former BP Oil Marketer who fronted BP's sponsorship of the England team at FIFA World Cup 98. Neal eventually followed his passion for Rugby and became Marketing Director for the 2000 World Cup overseeing 29 games in 5 countries. Having also been the Rugby Football League's Commercial Director and securing a record Challenge Cup Sponsorship, in 2002 he set up the Sports Channel in a bid to assist National Governing Bodies with increasing their exposure to Television audiences."

I suppose the Carnegie competition has come about from the experience gained by running the York 9's (are they still on the go??) and the Cheltenham 9's.

They will have tweaked things learned from these to make the tournament you now see, which can only grow into a top class event and hopefully get on a TV channel in the near future.

By the way,full marks to Hetherington for initiating and promoting the event.

I don't think Hetherington had much input into the original concept and even now the Nines are organised by an independent company,I believe.
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[terrywebbisgod]

What a great advert for Rugby League last night was,players mingling with fans, good natured banter and superb skills on show.
Just one question for all the people from Hull,what do you feed your kids on?our lads played Skirlaugh in the interval and they were the biggest u8's team we have ever seen.

[EastLondonMike]

great vehicle for terrestrial TV i think.. maybe as a RL festival type event..

[Kenilworth Tiger]

How did the first choice Bulls team get on?

[1976PMJwires]

How did the first choice Bulls team get on?

[Saint Toppy]

How did the first choice Bulls team get on?

Pretty embarrasing result for the Bulls that their 1st team were beaten by the Wigan reserves

[Kenilworth Tiger]

Pretty embarrasing result for the Bulls that their 1st team were beaten by the Wigan reserves

Goodness me I had no idea

[Hannibal]

Goodness me I had no idea

You naughty boy.