9s Match day thread

[Spirit of 66]

Did any of our players suffer injuries? No? Then it was a fabulous result.

I am worried about the Wyong trial too. A slippery pitch against a reserve grade team is a dangerous combination.

[Parkway_Drive]

Not long after making his NRL comeback after 10 seasons away from rugby league, Brad Fittler was limping around with a big lump of ice on his thigh but the Sydney Roosters legend still had a smile on his face.
Fittler received the loudest cheer of the day at Saturday’s inaugural Auckland Nines, apart from that reserved for the home-town Warriors, when introduced before the third game of the day, the Roosters clash with Parramatta.
And the two-time premiership winner didn’t disappoint, displaying his trademark sidestep, tossing a series of his spiral passes left and right and making a series of heavy tackles despite his 42-years of age.
‘‘It was great to be out there, playing at Eden Park,’’ Fittler said.
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‘‘I’ve never played here before. It was fantastic to run out.’’
Sport never cedes to anyone’s desires and it was no different for Fittler whose comeback ended the same way his first grade career did. With a loss, Sam Radradra scoring three tries as Parramatta defeated the Roosters 18-11.
‘‘It’s great to have this, it’s a great initiative,’’ Fittler said.
‘‘I felt a lot better running out than I did running back.
‘‘But it is fantastic, it’s a great game and I can’t give the NRL a big enough wrap.
‘‘For the players to be running out there it is a huge buzz.’’

I didn't see the game live but thanks to everyone for your posts in this thread.....Cheers..


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[Guest]

Did any of our players suffer injuries? No? Then it was a fabulous result.

I am worried about the Wyong trial too. A slippery pitch against a reserve grade team is a dangerous combination.

Players who will be involved in the wcc will all play @least half a game in Wyong..

[bondi-boy]

So Freddy won't be playing in games 2 and 3?
How does it go; "They never come back"?

What's the idea of the nines instead of the Indigenus All Stars game...to boost the sagging NRL crowds in NZ?

[DanWRL]

Shame they couldn't accommodate the mighty Wigan in the Nines.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1226826968455

Guess they just don't want the Pommy boys coming half way round the world and walking away with the money and trophy like we did in 92.

[stsae]

Shame they couldn't accommodate the mighty Wigan in the Nines.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1226826968455

Guess they just don't want the Pommy boys coming half way round the world and walking away with the money and trophy like we did in 92.

Maybe The Wiggles could put on a show during intermission mate???

[DanWRL]

Maybe The Wiggles could put on a show during intermission mate???

I thought that was why Brad Fittler was included ��

[IRoosterManI]

do we know if freddy is playing in game 2?

[bondi-boy]

O oh!
Souths on fire!

Pace to burn
Most players dummying and running...running the Dragons ragged.

Sutton's pin point accurate kick to the wing for McQueen to score.
Tuqiri flashing down the left wing for a try.

No 6 like greased lightning, over for a try, gonna start at 6 against us in first NRL game of season.
Reddy unstoppable.

[Guest]

O oh!
Souths on fire!

Pace to burn
Most players dummying and running...running the Dragons ragged.

Sutton's pin point accurate kick to the wing for McQueen to score.
Tuqiri flashing down the left wing for a try.

No 6 like greased lightning, over for a try, gonna start at 6 against us in first NRL game of season.
Reddy unstoppable.

You're not even trying any more...

[stsae]

You're not even trying any more...

It's called abusing sarcasm mate.

[bondi-boy]

You're not even trying any more...

Well that's what I saw... a very slick passing, fast, elusive running, accurate kicking, organised side.
Reddy, McQueen, no6 who's gonna partner Reynolds, etc...will our team be that good come the first NRL game?...that is the question.

[stsae]

do we know if freddy is playing in game 2?

Yes I know but I'm not telling.

[stsae]

I thought that was why Brad Fittler was included ��

Golden I will pay that maaaaaaaaaaaate.

Maybe we could use him next week in the WCC.

[fletch]

Liu ruled out for rest of 9's with knee injury