Tommygilf 4,275 Report post Posted September 16, 2019 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3283760481641889&id=123699247648044 A good core of SL players there. 9s is a big opportunity for the likes of France, Wales etc. who struggle to compete in the full 80 minute 13 a side version to progress far. Hopefully the tournemant and format evolves going forward. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oliver Clothesoff 2,805 Report post Posted September 16, 2019 Flower’s put his hand up for this of all things? Strange. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygilf 4,275 Report post Posted September 16, 2019 31 minutes ago, Oliver Clothesoff said: Flower’s put his hand up for this of all things? Strange. Trip to Oz, professional environment at a cracking facility playing against England and France iirc? Seems a no brainer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oliver Clothesoff 2,805 Report post Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Tommygilf said: Trip to Oz, professional environment at a cracking facility playing against England and France iirc? Seems a no brainer. He didn’t bother for the last “proper” World Cup (in Oz), did he? Seems strange he is now available for this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshmagpie 808 Report post Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Oliver Clothesoff said: He didn’t bother for the last “proper” World Cup (in Oz), did he? Seems strange he is now available for this. Believe it or not, he was at a wedding (of another player in a super league also capped by Wales). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fighting irish 1,067 Report post Posted September 16, 2019 Whatever the reasons, I'm glad he's in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nate90 98 Report post Posted September 18, 2019 I can't wait for this tournament. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygilf 4,275 Report post Posted September 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, Nate90 said: I can't wait for this tournament. Me neither! I think it has real potential. I'd like SL to perhaps look at implementing a pre season version of the 9s even if it was in a holiday type warm weather destination rather than the UK. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nate90 98 Report post Posted September 18, 2019 Excellent idea Tommy.I wonder how the coaches will approach the games in terms of training and tactics bearing in mind they are so used to thirteen a side? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygilf 4,275 Report post Posted September 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, Nate90 said: Excellent idea Tommy.I wonder how the coaches will approach the games in terms of training and tactics bearing in mind they are so used to thirteen a side? I think some won't have a clue (which will make it more interesting!), others will see that the difference between 9s and 13s is far less than for example 7s and 15s in t'other code. I also think some players would really shine in 9s even more than usual. Reagan Grace could be a match winner for Wales. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hutch 99 Report post Posted September 19, 2019 Hopefully ticket sales pick up. Hard to gauge interest but a few weeks I got my ticket for the Friday and from what I could gather only 1500 tickets had been moved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygilf 4,275 Report post Posted September 19, 2019 1 hour ago, scotchy1 said: I've said got ages that we should have 3 9s weekends, preseason somewhere warm, mid season england, late/post season France It doesnt have to be massive but as long as it gets close to washing its face it would be a great development tool I think there is an argument for that. I'd prefer internationals mid and post season personally, but in preseason there is an opportunity that would also be beneficial to the clubs (as opposed to playing pre season friendlies) in terms of development and preparation for the season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oliver Clothesoff 2,805 Report post Posted September 19, 2019 Didn’t London Broncos take part in a 9’s tournament about 15 years ago and play in a vest in it? I seem to have some memory that they did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
