Auckland Nines Jersey / Tournament

[Nicholas2230]

Likely 15 man squad-

Gardner
Stapleton
Holmes
Gordon
Leutele
Feki
Ryan
Sopoaga
Tagatese
A. Fifita
Graham
Tupou
Gallen
Carney
Lichaa

 

[deano the p]

Not necessarily. There are many Sevens players that will never play for their Country in The 15-man game

A lot more nimble, faster players, lacking strength. Different note, Ratini played 7's for Fiji but to my knowledge is yet to play the 15 man game for Fiji.

The more known players will suggest that it will be publicized more, but we have both seen that it only counts if the players publicizing the game are from the current crop of players, but I'm sure it would be a different story if it were a retired Sharks player...

Good on the Roosters -1st Hollywood Hogan, 2nd SBW and now Fitler. That's some serious marketing.

If you think Roosters don't have better options than Fitler you're insane.

Players like Ratini would increase the quality for sure, old blokes like Fittler won't.

 

[Tatus]

If you think Roosters don't have better options than Fitler you're insane.

Players like Ratini would increase the quality for sure, old blokes like Fittler won't.

Depends on what they are looking for in the player . Filter would be "better" then most in terms of promoting the game, not so much for his playing skill.

Im not sure how long each half goes for, but it will suit Fittler and his lack of conditioning. Being the first year of the 9's - no one has got people talking like this man.

The Roosters would of taken, and I'm sure you've heard it before, a calculated risk. His playing skill and what he can do on the field, but mostly for the amount of people he is going to bring through the gates. Some to see him play, others to see him get smashed.

As I said, were it E.T. Or Peach we would be all for it. Roosters made an awesome move and I wouldn't be surprised if a few other retired players came on board.

 

[gando2230]

Depends on what they are looking for in the player . Filter would be "better" then most in terms of promoting the game, not so much for his playing skill.

Im not sure how long each half goes for, but it will suit Fittler and his lack of conditioning. Being the first year of the 9's - no one has got people talking like this man.

The Roosters would of taken, and I'm sure you've heard it before, a calculated risk. His playing skill and what he can do on the field, but mostly for the amount of people he is going to bring through the gates. Some to see him play, others to see him get smashed.

As I said, were it E.T. Or Peach we would be all for it. Roosters made an awesome move and I wouldn't be surprised if a few other retired players came on board.

9mins

 

[deano the p]

Depends on what they are looking for in the player . Filter would be "better" then most in terms of promoting the game, not so much for his playing skill.

Im not sure how long each half goes for, but it will suit Fittler and his lack of conditioning. Being the first year of the 9's - no one has got people talking like this man.

The Roosters would of taken, and I'm sure you've heard it before, a calculated risk. His playing skill and what he can do on the field, but mostly for the amount of people he is going to bring through the gates. Some to see him play, others to see him get smashed.
As I said, were it E.T. Or Peach we would be all for it. Roosters made an awesome move and I wouldn't be surprised if a few other retired players came on board.

If anything it should help us, I would rather see the teams use their actual players though that way the standard of play will be higher.

Considering I'm talking about the standard of play not the promotional ability one would think I'm refering purely to playing ability.

I'm struggling to see the benefit for the Roosters of a tournament in Auckland having more people come through the gate, in what way do you think reducing their chance of winning benefits them?

Bringing in Fittler is hardly going to win them a heap of new fans, people that aren't fans of Rugby League won't care that some old guy is going to play.

 

[Tatus]

Considering I'm talking about the standard of play not the promotional ability one would think I'm refering purely to playing ability.

I'm struggling to see the benefit for the Roosters of a tournament in Auckland having more people come through the gate, in what way do you think reducing their chance of winning benefits them?

Bringing in Fittler is hardly going to win them a heap of new fans, people that aren't fans of Rugby League won't care that some old guy is going to play.

Some people just struggle, don't be to hard in yourself - I really don't think he will start the game, nor play a combined game of football over the whole tournament. Who can actually think he will make an impact at his age.

I'm not sure the Roosters would sacrifice their chances of actually competing for the prize money, so I can't see him playing too important of a role. Yes he will get his 5 minutes of fame... Yes he will be a weak link in the team, but given the time he is actually likely to play, I think of this as a positive for them, as well other sides.

Calculated risk...

9mins

I thought as much, cheers.

 

[deano the p]

Some people just struggle, don't be to hard in yourself - I really don't think he will start the game, nor play a combined game of football over the whole tournament. Who can actually think he will make an impact at his age.

I'm not sure the Roosters would sacrifice their chances of actually competing for the prize money, so I can't see him playing too important of a role. Yes he will get his 5 minutes of fame... Yes he will be a weak link in the team, but given the time he is actually likely to play, I think of this as a positive for them, as well other sides.

Calculated risk...

I thought as much, cheers.

So what's the benefit for them?

A benefit for the competition maybe but there is no benefit for them.

 

[HaroldBishop]

Yeah I don't get the interest. If he was only retired for a couple of years, fair enough, but he's 41 now.

 

[slide rule]

The whole thing probably just arose from a drunken conversation between Fittler and Politis.

"Hey Freddy, do you think you could still... blah blah balh..."

That's how people usually make a comeback to park football at an advanced age. It's probably the same for professionals.

 

[HaroldBishop]

The whole thing probably just arose from a drunken conversation between Fittler and Politis.

"Hey Freddy, do you think you could still... blah blah balh..."

That's how people usually make a comeback to park football at an advanced age. It's probably the same for professionals.

Actually I'd be happy if he made a full time comeback so I wouldn't have to listen to him "commentate."

 

[Tatus]

So what's the benefit for them?

A benefit for the competition maybe but there is no benefit for them.

Then they have done a really unselfish move and promoted the 9's for the good of the game, WHILE Drastically reducing the "quality" of player for their side.

Yeah I don't get the interest. If he was only retired for a couple of years, fair enough, but he's 41 now.

Good talk, bad talk... The talk is still there and it's all Brad Fittler and The Roosters. It is what it is, and that seems to be working really well for them so far (and they haven't even played a game) Take that as you want.

 

[HaroldBishop]

Good talk, bad talk... The talk is still there and it's all Brad Fittler and The Roosters. It is what it is, and that seems to be working really well for them so far (and they haven't even played a game) Take that as you want.

I don't understand how it's good for the Roosters tbh. It's for a tournament overseas so the Roosters won't attract new fans to the games he plays in. He's been retired for a while now so would be irrelevant to the young supporter who might still be making their mind up on who to support.

Might be good for the tournament, don't see what it does for the Roosters though.

 

[slide rule]

It's good if you like gimmicks.

It would probably hype up a WWE fan or someone like Terry Kennedy.

 

[deano the p]

I don't understand how it's good for the Roosters tbh. It's for a tournament overseas so the Roosters won't attract new fans to the games he plays in. He's been retired for a while now so would be irrelevant to the young supporter who might still be making their mind up on who to support.

Might be good for the tournament, don't see what it does for the Roosters though.

Spot on.

 

[SharkShocked]

One less player the roosters have to send to the tournament who can avoid injury I suppose.

Given they've also got the additional game with the WCC to contend with before the season starts.

I'm not sure how many clubs would really be taking this tournament that seriously anyway.

 

[Tatus]

One less player the roosters have to send to the tournament who can avoid injury I suppose.

Given they've also got the additional game with the WCC to contend with before the season starts.

Im not sure how many clubs would really be taking this tournament that seriously anyway.

It would lighten the burden, especially after they had so many players out on WC duties, combined with the fact they will be competing at the WCC, then I don't think I couple of minutes here and there will really hurt them too much. He may still have a lot to offer in attack, just as a ball player.. I think his defence and first up contact and the wrestle may hurt him.

Besides the Sharks apparently I just think that was a nothing write up. We are in "financial hardship" so we must have to go all out, other wise we will fold as a club from all this ASADA drama. That seems to be the journalists point of view anyway.

 

[slide rule]

The good news is, if he performs he can replace Mitchell Pearce in the NSW team.:cheers

 

[Bigberm]

Sharks 9s team visiting Christchurch before heading up to Auckland before tournament.

 

[snowman]

i dont get the negativity towards fitler playing... it has achieved its desired result... every club forum, leagueunlimited, twitter, facebook ect are talking about it

type in auckland 9's tournament and there are links to fitler wanting to play. its drumming up the publicity of it

remember, this is what is replacing the all stars game, and the aboriginal side of the game would be filthy if the all star game was trashed for something that wasnt successful.

and for the people who think fitler will intensionally go out and injure a player, please, get a grip. they guy was a former australian captain for **** sake.

the inly injury fitler needs to worry about, are his unconditioned 41 year old hamstrings.

i for one am greatful the roosters wont be fielding a full team in this tournament, they would give us a flogging if we came across them

 

[Tatus]

remember, this is what is replacing the all stars game, and the aboriginal side of the game would be filthy if the all star game was trashed for something that wasn't successful

Could that be a reason behind the Kari logo?