Farmduck Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Fair play to Cook Islands - would not have predicted that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Sports Prophet said: Should we be reconsidering which team kicks off? Or make it have to go 20m rather than 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Immense from cook islands, well done to them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmduck Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Check the bench: Lawalawa, Lumelume and Leveleve. This is their version of the Kiwis' hyphenated names, maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said: Interesting points - perhaps worthy of its own thread. I must admit though if I had to choose to watch one or the other right now, I think I’d rather give up time for a 9s tournament. I also think it’d be easier to convince a few neutrals if we picked an ace city like Newcastle to hold it in. Aye, as you say probably a separate thread. We shouldn't ignore the pretty empty stadium on show right now though for some of the best players in the world in Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Just now, Dave T said: Aye, as you say probably a separate thread. We shouldn't ignore the pretty empty stadium on show right now though for some of the best players in the world in Sydney. Yes, the action deserves a bigger audience. I think it’s something you’d have to build and market, but I see no reason why it couldn’t be commercially successful. Its my first exposure to the format and it’s got me pumped up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_57 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I'm enjoying this, I definitely think there is a place for 9's in club and international rosters. Not at the expense of Magic or full internationals, there can be both. I think the key is keeping it fresh, different venue every year, some different teams. Super League 9's - 12 SL clubs + top 3 championship + elite 1 winner. 16 teams, annually. NRL 9's - 16 NRL clubs + Hunters, Silktails, NSW Cup Champs and QLD Cup champs. 20 teams, annually. 9's world cup - 12-16 teams, every 2 years (before and after full world cup). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMEGA Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 20 minutes ago, Dave T said: The key risks for me are 1. Clubs start fielding weak teams so as not to get injured, and 2. The fans commitment reflects that. I dont think we should replace magic, it's a 60k event. Absolutely correct Dave T, the very same things that killed the War of the Roses concept! I can only imagine how big WotR could have been if only the RFL had shown some teeth regarding selection, Test trial/eligibility & sanctions for withdrawal. Who knows but we probably missed a trick as we so often do in Rugby League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 minute ago, jim_57 said: I'm enjoying this, I definitely think there is a place for 9's in club and international rosters. Not at the expense of Magic or full internationals, there can be both. I think the key is keeping it fresh, different venue every year, some different teams. Super League 9's - 12 SL clubs + top 3 championship + elite 1 winner. 16 teams, annually. NRL 9's - 16 NRL clubs + Hunters, Silktails, NSW Cup Champs and QLD Cup champs. 20 teams, annually. 9's world cup - 12-16 teams, every 2 years. Some good ideas there definitely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 What an offload that was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 9 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said: Yes, the action deserves a bigger audience. I think it’s something you’d have to build and market, but I see no reason why it couldn’t be commercially successful. Its my first exposure to the format and it’s got me pumped up. that is the thing going for it - it is very, very enjoyable, and still pretty similar to the main format. Unlike another sport which sees it's reduced version very very different to its main format. I think this is closer to T20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmduck Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 HT: Samoa 17 Fiji 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Dave T said: that is the thing going for it - it is very, very enjoyable, and still pretty similar to the main format. Unlike another sport which sees it's reduced version very very different to its main format. I think this is closer to T20. Yes, totally agree. Whichever people are responsible for developing this have hit on a winner for me. I would hope it could be the way we get new/lapsed people to have an interest in both male and female rugby league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Rover Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 This is the first time that i have seen the nines version and I have been enjoying it so far. There is more space for players to show their flair and speed without it being all about just having the fastest players like in sevens. I'm not sure about changing magic to a nines competition but there should be one over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copa Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I like how the goal posts light up when someone scores.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Farmduck Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Aussies off to a good start with tries to Davis and Penitani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbruce Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Farmduck said: Aussies off to a good start with tries to Davis and Penitani Aussie number 7 looks a class act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmduck Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, bobbruce said: Aussie number 7 looks a class act. Ali Brigginshaw. I was amazed she didn't win all the awards this year. Best half in Womens' RL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 And she comes up with a great solo effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gerrumonside ref Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 How do we think England women will match up then against the Aussies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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