NRL 9's in 2020

[winnyason]

As usual any news from the club can be expected #nextweek. They have until tomorrow Arve to name a team.

Yeah surprising ....not. like jack g injury

 

[Brissie Kid]

Des Hasler says a series of off-season surgeries to his biggest stars is the reason Marty Taupau will be the only Manly player of note who features in this weekend's Nines.

'It was always going to be difficult': Des defends lack of Nines stars

Des Hasler's sides have never had much joy at the Nines, but this time the Sea Eagles coach has a good reason for not trotting out the stars in Perth.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

 

[manlyfan76]

Each club must include a player from their top-six pay bracket and a dozen of their top-30 stars, a criteria Manly meet.

 

[LittleSnake]

Tapau and Garrick are the only certains from ours starter squad

 

[Freagle]

Corey Parker - Andrew Ryan - Nick Davis??!!!!
Good way to protect 2020 squad members from risk of injury.
We should try to draft in Cliffy.

Vave all the way...

 

[The Wheel]

Team list Tuesday

 

[The Wheel]

Sea Eagles team for NRL Nines

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will field a mixture of experience and exciting young talent at the NRL Nines tournament in Perth.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Team list Tuesday and Manly are not the last to announce:-;

 

[HappilyManly]

Sea Eagles Nines team
1 Luke Metcalf

2 Edwin Ipape

3 Zach Dockar-Clay

4 Brendan Elliot

5 Reuben Garrick

6 Lachlan Croker

7 Cade Cust

8 Tevita Funa

9 Toafofoa Sipley

10 Abbas Miski

11 Corey Waddell

12 Martin Taupau (C)

13 Haumole Olakau’atu

14 Sean Keppie

15 Taniela Paseka

16 Zac Saddler

17 Reed Izzard

18 Dane Aukafolau

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I’m not sure the 9’s is a way to exactly “ showcase” some young talent , other than how fast they are.

Sorry to be a Debbie Downer but I think these competitions are a waste of time I’d rather see a “ magic weekend” with all 16 teams fielding 30 man squads , all knock out games , 4 x 10 minute quarters , golden point normal rules but trial some new rules.

That way it gives the up and comers a chance to show their wares in a “ proper “ game.

Unlimited interchanges, so players don’t get too fatigued.

 

[The Who]

Sea Eagles Nines team
1 Luke Metcalf

2 Edwin Ipape

3 Zach Dockar-Clay

4 Brendan Elliot

5 Reuben Garrick

6 Lachlan Croker

7 Cade Cust

8 Tevita Funa

9 Toafofoa Sipley

10 Abbas Miski

11 Corey Waddell

12 Martin Taupau (C)

13 Haumole Olakau’atu

14 Sean Keppie

15 Taniela Paseka

16 Zac Saddler

17 Reed Izzard

18 Dane Aukafolau

I'm pleased at the inclusion of Zac Saddler. It shows me that Des is impressed enough with him to give him a shot at pressing for First Grade later in the season. I believe he is a 'development' player so this could happen if we have a lot of injuries to our top 30 forwards, couldn't it?

 

[The better Robbo]

I'm pleased at the inclusion of Zac Saddler. It shows me that Des is impressed enough with him to give him a shot at pressing for First Grade later in the season. I believe he is a 'development' player so this could happen if we have a lot of injuries to our top 30 forwards, couldn't it?

Correct. The guy has massive wraps on him and definitely one for the future. Alot of talk on here about schuster and the likes but this kid could be as good or better than any of them

 

[Woodsie]

I'm pleased at the inclusion of Zac Saddler. It shows me that Des is impressed enough with him to give him a shot at pressing for First Grade later in the season. I believe he is a 'development' player so this could happen if we have a lot of injuries to our top 30 forwards, couldn't it?

There is no such thing as .... too many good forwards ...

 

[Woodsie]

Happy we diidn't drag in some poor old yesterday's hero .... much keener to see players like Metcalf. Saddler, Funa, Docker-Clay and Guacomole ....

 

[Chip and Chase]

as @Mark from Brisbane says, these 9's games are basically a run and giggle contest. BUT it's still good to see some of the fringe guys having a trot. What have we named ? 2 regular first graders in Kapow and Sandwich.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

I think the forwards selected are awesome and seeing Ipape selected confirms he is doing well at training and with his pace could do some damage.

 

[maxta]

Look forward to see Reed Izzard, son of Craig and nephew of Brad Izzard who pulled off a memorable shot on Benny "Dummy all day" Elias!!
Was rated highly as a youngster and lost his way, but back on track and could be a surprise packet....

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

as @Mark from Brisbane says, these 9's games are basically a run and giggle contest. BUT it's still good to see some of the fringe guys having a trot. What have we named ? 2 regular first graders in Kapow and Sandwich.

And Waddell.
I love the squad, so many with potential, I will try to watch our games just to get a glimpse of the youngsters. Possibly surprising that Aukafolu made it but Sam Smith didn't?
It's not a proper rugby league match but that's fine, should be fun to watch and hopefully less chance of injury than in a full on first grade standard trial.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Look forward to see Reed Izzard, son of Craig and nephew of Brad Izzard who pulled off a memorable shot on Benny "Dummy all day" Elias!!
Was rated highly as a youngster and lost his way, but back on track and could be a surprise packet....

Interesting too that he is said to cover 5/8, back row, and hooker. With him, Cus, Croker, Ipape, and Dockar-Clay all selected, we will get a quick glimpse of all the back-ups!

 

[winnyason]

Ah desmond love it

 

[Eagles2nv]

So Des has basically shown he isnt taking risks on our top 13.

I am happy wwith that. Regular season is way more important than this.