Storm - Auckland 9s Side

[yourhero]

Storm's Auckland Nines side:

Will Chambers, Sisa Waqa, Joel Romelo, Mahe Fonua, Matt Duffie, Young Tonumaipea, Mitch Garbutt, Tohu Harris, Justin O'Neill, Matthew Lodge, Kevin Proctor, Ryan Hoffman (C), Slade Griffin, Kurt Mann, Cameron Munster, Richie Kennar.

17th man - Jessie Bromwich.

[Scooter]

Yourhero the first 16 names you have listed is our 16 man squad. Jesse Bromwich is our 17th man. Kenny was not named.

[yourhero]

Yourhero the first 16 names you have listed is our 16 man squad. Jesse Bromwich is our 17th man. Kenny was not named.

Yep, updated thanks Scooter. Got that list from another site that didn't get the right Bromwich brother.

It is interesting seeing all the clubs list their teams and the composition of them. Some teams have a few props and big men scattered throughout. We have definitely gone for a quick and more mobile team.

Looking forward to see how that pans out and how the games are played.

[stormy]

Are the games going to be shown on TV and if so when?

[yourhero]

Are the games going to be shown on TV and if so when?

Hey Stormy, I found the linked TV schedule for the Nines comp. Not sure if this has been amended/updated since the original posting though. All times are in AEDT.

http://www.theroar.com.au/rugby-league/ ... -schedule/

POOLS

POOL A (YELLOW)
Warriors
Raiders
Sea Eagles
Cowboys

POOL B (GREEN)
Roosters
Eels
Broncos
Bulldogs

POOL C (BLUE)
Sharks
Knights
Tigers
Titans

POOL D (RED)
Storm
Panthers
Dragons
Rabbitohs




DAY ONE SCHEDULE

1
Sharks vs. Knights
10:35am
Fox Sports

2
Tigers vs. Titans
11:00am
Fox Sports

3
Roosters vs. Eels
11:25am
Fox Sports

4
Broncos vs. Bulldogs
11:50am
Fox Sports

5
Warriors vs. Raiders
12:25pm
Fox Sports

6
Sea Eagles vs. Cowboys
12:50pm
Fox Sports

7
Storm vs. Panthers
1:15pm
Fox Sports

8
Rabbitohs vs. Dragons
1:40pm
Fox Sports

9
Sharks vs. Tigers
2:20pm
Fox Sports

10
Knights vs. Titans
2:45pm
Fox Sports

11
Roosters vs. Broncos
3:10pm
Fox Sports

12
Eels vs. Bulldogs
3:35pm
Fox Sports

13
Warriors vs. Sea Eagles
4:10pm
Fox Sports

14
Raiders vs. Warriors
4:35pm
Fox Sports

15
Storm vs. Rabbitohs
5:00pm
Fox Sports

16
Panthers vs. Dragons
5:25pm
Fox Sports


DAY TWO SCHEDULE

17
Sharks vs. Titans
10:00am
Fox Sports

18
Knights vs. Tigers
10:25am
Fox Sports

19
Roosters vs. Bulldogs
10:50am
Fox Sports

20
Eels vs. Broncos
11:15am
Fox Sports

21
Warriors vs. Cowboys
11:45am
Fox Sports

22
Raiders vs. Sea Eagles
12:10pm
Fox Sports

23
Storm vs. Dragons
12:35pm
Fox Sports

24
Panthers vs. Rabbitohs
1:00pm
Fox Sports

25
1st Quarter Final
1:30pm
Fox Sports

26
2nd Quarter Final
1:55pm
Fox Sports

27
3rd Quarter Final
2:20pm
Fox Sports

28
4th Quarter Final
2:45pm
Fox Sports

29
1st Semi Final
3:45pm
Fox Sports

30
2nd Semi Final
4:10pm
Fox Sports

31
Grand Final
5:30pm
Fox Sports

[Freeze]

Stormy.

The Foxtel Guide shows the Auckland Nines as follows

Day 1 10:00 am - 6:00 pm on Fox Sports 1
Day 2 9:30 am - 6:30 pm on Fox Sports 1

I know where I will be all weekend

[LESStar58]

Isn't it on Nine?

[Freeze]

Nope - Just had a look at the TV guide - Absolutely nothing on Nein or Gem

[Go Storm]

Nope - Just had a look at the TV guide - Absolutely nothing on Nein or Gem

Looks like "the home of rugby league" is away visiting friends again

[Inglis#3]

That squad is bizarre. Of course I am not privy as to our strategy for the weekend, but I'm a little perplexed as to why we haven't selected a genuine play-maker. I definitely expected Hampton to be named so I'm not sure if he sustained an ailment during last weekends trial or whether Bellamy has already decided he'll be the run on five-eight to start the season and so he doesn't want Ben running the risk of injury. Also, would've liked Ben Roberts to be given an opportunity as I believe he would've thrived in this arena. Jesse Bromwich also would've been more suited to this format than the likes of Matt Lodge given Jesse's agile but this is probably another case of Craig being cautious.

With all that being said it promises too be an entertaining weekend. If we manage to advance past the group stages I'd declare it an over-achievement.

[blazza18]

Yea interesting squad. Munster, Romelo and Mann will be the main playmakers. One of Walker or Hampton should be in the team though. Would have also preferred a more mobile pack.

It's mainly a young team which is exciting.

[brisbanestorm]

Would have preffered to see Kenny Bromwich over Griffin and maybe Junior Moors in there somewhere. And as others have said Roberts or Hampton would have been good as well. But we all knew Bellamy wasn't going to send a particularly strong squad. Having just seen the dragons team I wouldn't be surprised if we go through the tournament winless but it will definitely be a good litmus test for some of the potential origin/injury replacements to see how they go up against some high quality opposition players.

[blazza18]

Seems like every other team has named at least one of their stars I'm glad Bellamy stuck firm and named a young squad.

[yourhero]

Of our squad, I expect Chambers, Fonua and Tonumaipea to shine in the 9s format. O'Neill also if he can find some space.

Very keen to check out how Cameron Munster gets on.

[Mattpoet]

This mandatory playing of one of your top 5 paid players is restraint of trade - just the NRL worried that they won't get their money otherwise, won't be caring at all if we win or not, just tuning in to get another look at our kids.