2017 Auckland Nines: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

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2017 Auckland Nines



2 February
Local club visit Manurewa Marlins
Mountford Park, Manurewa
5:00pm – South Sydney Rabbitohs
6:15pm – Paramatta Eels
6:45pm – Canberra Raiders

3 February
Fan Day Aotea Square 10-4pm
Canberra Raiders 1-2pm

4-5 February
NRL Auckland Nines
Eden Park, Auckland

TV coverage: Fox Sports 1, Australia
Sky Sports, New Zealand

Tickets: Click here



Full sized draw:



AUCKLAND NINES POOLS

Piha Pool: St George Illawarra Dragons, Parramatta Eels, Manly Sea Eagles, New Zealand Warriors

Hanua Pool: North Queensland Cowboys, Sydney Roosters, Canberra Raiders, South Sydney Rabbitohs

Rangitoto Pool: Newcastle Knights, Wests Tigers, Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm

Waiheke Pool: Cronulla Sharks, Gold Coast Titans, Penrith Panthers, Canterbury Bulldogs

FULL DRAW

DAY 1 - SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY (Times in AEDT)

Game 1: 10am Sharks v Titans

Game 2: 10:25am Panthers v Bulldogs

Game 3: 10:50am Dragons v Eels

Game 4: 11:15am Warriors v Sea Eagles

Game 5: 11:50am Knights v Wests Tigers

Game 6: 12:15pm Broncos v Storm

Game 7: 12:40pm Cowboys v Roosters

Game 8: 1:05pm Raiders v Rabbitohs

Women’s International 1: 1:30pm

Game 9: 1:55pm Sharks v Panthers

Game 10: 2:20pm Titans v Bulldogs

Game 11: 2:45pm Dragons v Sea Eagles

Game 12: 3:10pm Warriors v Eels

Game 13: 3:45pm Knights v Broncos

Game 14: 4:10pm Wests Tigers v Storm

Game 15: 4:35pm Cowboys v Raiders

Game 16: 5:00pm Roosters v Rabbitohs

DAY 2 - SUNDAY 5 FEBRUARY (Times in AEDT)

Game 17: 8:35am Sharks v Bulldogs

Game 18: 9:00am Titans v Panthers

Game 19: 9:25am Sea Eagles v Eels

Game 20: 9:50am Warriors v Dragons

Game 21: 10:15am Wests Tigers v Broncos

Game 22: 10:40am Knights v Storm

Game 23: 11:05am Cowboys v Rabbitohs

Game 24: 11:30am Roosters v Raiders

Quarter Finals

QF 1: 11:55am Waiheke 1st v Rangitoto 2nd

QF 2: 12:20pm Waiheke 2nd v Rangitoto 1st

QF 3: 1:05pm Hunua 1st v Piha 2nd

QF 4: 1:30pm Piha 1st v Hunua 2nd

Women’s International 2: 1:55pm

Semi Finals

SF 1: 2:40pm Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 2

SF 2: 3:05pm Winner QF 3 v Winner QF 4

Women’s International 3: 3:50pm

2017 Auckland Nines Final

Final: 4:40pm Winner SF 1 v Winner SF 2

TEAMS

Piha Pool

St George Illawarra Dragons: Patrick Herbert, Nene Macdonald, Euan Aitken, Levi Dodd, Kalifa Faifai Loa, Kurt Mann, Siliva Havili, Cameron McInnes, Luciano Leilua, Joel Thompson, Jack de Belin (c), Tariq Sims (c), Taane Milne, Shaun Nona, Will Matthews, Matt Dufty, Jai Field, Jacob Host.

Parramatta Eels: Corey Norman (c), Nathan Brown, Kenny Edwards, Jamal Fogarty, Bevan French, David Gower, Clint Gutherson, Josh Hoffman, George Jennings, Cameron King, Suaia Matagi, Tepai Moeroa, Marata Niukore, Scott Schulte, Rory O’Brien, Semi Radradra, Honeti Tuha, Joseph Ualesi, Troy Dargan.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: Brenton Lawrence (c), Jono Wright, Brian Kelly, Akuila Uate, Jorge Taufua, Pita Godinet, Cameron Cullen, Peter Schuster, Tom Wright, Joey Lussick, Shaun Lane, Frank Winterstein, Jarrad Kennedy, Curtis Sironen, Addin Fonua Blake, Martin Taupau, Lloyd Perrett, Dylan Walker.

New Zealand Warriors: Ruben Wiki (c), Ryan Hoffman, Junior Pauga, Matt Allwood, Blake Ayshford, Ata Hingano, Solomone Kata, Shaun Johnson, Mason Lino, Bunty Afoa, James Gavet, Tuimoala Lolohea, Jazz Tevaga, Ofahiki Ogden, Lewis Soosemea, Toafofoa Sipley, Isaiah Papalii, James Bell.

Hunua Pool

North Queensland Cowboys: John Asiata, Javid Bowen, Gavin Cooper (c), Kyle Feldt, Gideon Gela-Mosby, Jake Granville, Ben Hampton, Coen Hess, Shaun Hudson, Corey Jensen, Kane Linnett, Ethan Lowe, Michael Morgan, Justin O’Neill, Kalyn Ponga, Jason Taumalolo, Johnathan Thurston, Shane Wright.

Sydney Roosters: Connor Watson, Daniel Tupou, Dale Copley, Latrell Mitchell, Joseph Manu, Paul Momirovski, Mitchell Cornish, Isaac Liu, Paul Carter, Kane Evans, Ryan Matterson, Mitchell Aubusson (c), Aidan Guerra, Chris Smith, Zane Tetevano, Brendan Frei, Johnny Tuivasa-Sheck, Bernard Lewis.

Canberra Raiders: Jeff Lima (c), Zac Santo, Eddie Aiono, Thomas Cronan, Brent Naden, Nick Cotric, Blake Austin, Aidan Sezer, Dunamis Lui, Adam Clydsdale, Luke Bateman, Scott Sorensen, Jordan Turner, Paul Roache, Mark McCormack, Anthony Moraitis, Makahesi Makatoa, Topi Tafua.

South Sydney Rabbitohs: Angus Crichton, Damien Cook, Bryson Goodwin, Aaron Gray, Zane Musgrove, Siosifa Talakai, Tyrell Fuimaono, Braidon Burns, Kyle Turner, Alex Johnston, Anthony Cherrington, Cody Walker, Hymel Hunt, Robert Jennings, Thomas Burgess, Robbie Rochow, Cam Murray, Dave Tyrrell.

Rangitoto Pool

Newcastle Knights: Jamie Buhrer (c), Peter Mata’utia, Ken Sio, Brendan Elliot, Nathan Ross, Cory Denniss, Brock Lamb, Jaelen Feeney, Daniel Saifiti, Danny Levi, Jacob Saifiti, Mitch Barnett, Luke Yates, Tyler Randell, Jack Stockwell, Sam Stone, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Nick Meaney, Sione Mata’utia (Emergency Player).

Wests Tigers: Elijah Taylor (c), Josh Aloiai, Luke Brooks, Michael Chee Kam, Joel Edwards, Matt Eisenhuth, JJ Felise, Watson Heleta, Justin Hunt, Jack Littlejohn, Esan Marsters, Matt McIlwrick, Kevin Naiqama, Jordan Rankin, Ava Seumanufagai, Bayley Sironen, Sauaso Sue.

Brisbane Broncos: Lachlan Barr, Adam Blair, Darius Boyd, Gerome Burns, Mitch Cronin, Matt Gillett, Jordan Kahu, Sam Lavea, Matiu Love-Henry, Benji Marshall, Andrew McCullough, Anthony Milford, Francis Molo, Corey Oates, Jonus Pearson, James Roberts, Gehamat Shibasaki, Jaydn Su'A.

Melbourne Storm: Kenny Bromwich (c), Young Tonumaipea (c), Josh Addo-Carr, Curtis Scott, Cheyse Blair, Linc Port, Cameron Munster, Brodie Croft, Mark Nicholls, Slade Griffin, Tim Glasby, Joe Stimson, Felise Kaufusi, Scott Drinkwater, Ryley Jacks, Jake Turpin, Dean Britt, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Charlie Galo (19th man).

Waiheke Pool

Cronulla Sharks: Wade Graham (c), Luke Lewis, Matt Prior, Chris Heighington, Gerard Beale, Kurt Capewell, Joseph Paulo, Jack Bird, Ricky Leutele, Manaia Cherrington, Jesse Ramien, Will Kennedy, Jayden Walker, Kyle Flanagan, Sione Katoa, Billy Magoulias, Malakai Houma, Kurt Kara.

Gold Coast Titans: Morgan Boyle, Alexander Brimson, Tyler Cornish, Anthony Don, Kane Elgey, Jarryd Hayne, Ryan James, Max King, Chris McQueen, John Olive, Nathaniel Peteru, Pat Politoni, Leivaha Pulu, Tyrone Roberts, Tyronne Roberts-Davis, Hayden Schwass, Paterika Vaivai, Daniel Vidot, William Zillman.

Penrith Panthers: Dylan Edwards, Corey Waddell,Waqa Blake, Jed Cartwright, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak, Nathan Cleary, Kaide Ellis, Sione Katoa, Darren Nicholls, Tyrone May, Moses Leota, Sitaleki Akauola, James Tamou, Christian Crichton, Corey Harawira-Naera, Isaah Yeo (c), Zach Dockar-Clay, Oliver Clark.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs: Josh Reynolds (c), Brad Abbey, Tom Carr, Matt Frawley, Danny Fualalo, Craig Garvey, Kerrod Holland, Sam Kasiano, David Klemmer, Lachlan Lewis, Michael Lichaa, Rhyse Martin, D'Rhys Miller, Marcelo Montoya, Tyrone Phillips, Reimis Smith, Renouf To'omaga, Francis Tualau.

Kiwi Ferns v Jillaroos

New Zealand: Alexandra Cook, Amber Kani, Atawhai Tupaea, Georgia Hale, Honey Hireme, Kahurangi Peters, Kimiora Nati, Krystal Rota, Lanulangi Veainu, Lilieta Maumau, Luisa Gago, Ngatokotoru Arakua, Nora Maaka, Sarina Fiso, Tanika-Jazz Noble, Teuila Fotu-Moala.

Australia: Kezie Apps (NSW), Chelsea Baker (QLD), Annette Brander (QLD), Brittany Breayley (QLD), Sam Bremner (NSW), Ali Brigginshaw (QLD), Karina Brown (QLD), Allana Ferguson (NSW), Kody House (QLD), Amelia Kuk (QLD), Renae Kunst (QLD), Corban McGregor (NSW), Caitlin Moran (NSW), Ruan Sims (NSW), Maddie Studdon (NSW), Simaima Taufa (NSW).

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Hayne confirmed for 2017 Downer Auckland Nines

Two-time Dally M player of the year and international cross-code sensation Jarryd Hayne will join Johnathan Thurston, Shaun Johnson and a massive line-up of rugby league superstars at the 2017 Downer NRL Auckland Nines, it can be confirmed today.

"I've been watching the Auckland Nines for a lot of years now and to know that I'm playing in it next year is exciting," says Hayne.

"Coach [Neil Henry] has told me that I'm playing in the Auckland Nines. I'm looking forward to getting down there with the guys. I'm pumped to be a part of it."

Rated the best player in the game in 2009 and again in 2014, Hayne made a stunning return to rugby league in 2016 after fulfilling his lifelong dream of playing in the NFL for San Francisco 49ers.

He signed for the Gold Coast Titans and immediately showed he is still one of the game's elite talents, helping to guide his new club into the NRL finals for the first time since 2010.

"The guys have told me of the experiences of being in Auckland for the big weekend and I'm looking forward to getting down there having fun and getting our hands on that trophy," Hayne said. "And I'm also looking forward to seeing some of the best players in the world out there - Jonathan Thurston, Shaun Johnson and my skinny mate MVP from last year Corey Norman [Parramatta Eels]."

Gold Coast Titans CEO Graham Annesley confirmed Hayne would be in their line-up.

"Jarryd's obviously a world class international player," Annesley said. "Everyone knows what he's done in the NRL in the past. He's been off improving himself in the NFL - you know everyone doubted he had the ability to make it … but he did.

"He's just a general all round great athlete. So to have him as part of the Nines, particularly playing for the Titans, it's exciting for us and I think he'll bring a lot of people through the turn-style."

With Hayne on board, Annesley was confident the Titans would be contenders in Auckland in 2017.

"I'd like to think that we could give it a shake. We could certainly do with the prize money!

"Jarryd will add a lot to the team in terms of the extra open space there is on the field and hopefully it will give us a good shot."

Coach Neil Henry confirmed Hayne would be central to his plans as the Titans chase the coveted pre-season title.

"Jarryd's been a fantastic acquisition for our team here on the Gold Coast," said Henry.

"I think he's really suited to playing Nines football. Barring injury, Jarryd will be one of the first players picked.

"He'll get a bit more space out there and he carries the ball well. He tried his hand at Sevens to try and get over to the Olympics and he'll be no stranger to playing that style of footy."

Promising young halves Ash Taylor and Kane Elgey had also been earmarked for the tournament, Henry said.

Martin Snedden, the chief executive of Downer NRL Auckland Nines promoters Duco Events, said Hayne's presence added to an already incredible line-up of stars who had committed to the 2017 event.

"Over its first three years the Downer NRL Auckland Nines has attracted a who's who of the game's greatest players," Snedden said.

"And now we've got two of the all-time greats in Jarryd Hayne and Johnathan Thurston coming to showcase their skills in front of what will be another massive crowd."

Snedden pointed to the remarkable number of elite players the event had attracted over its first three years.

"Fans of world class sport have had the chance to see the likes of Sam Thaiday, Paul Gallen, Benji Marshall, Darius Boyd, Roger Tuivasa-Scheck, Greg Bird, Robbie Farah and the Burgess brothers light up Eden Park," he said.

"To date 48 Australian internationals and 44 Kiwi test players and 45 State of Origin stars, together with a host of Pacific nations test players have appeared in the tournament, and that number will increase significantly in 2017."

Grant Fenn, the chief executive of naming rights sponsor Downer, said: "We are looking forward to another wonderful weekend of exciting rugby league and outstanding entertainment in Auckland and I am sure tickets will sell quickly."

NRL chief execuitve Todd Greenberg said the tournament would once again be a fitting way to kick the calendar season off.

"Nines is a celebration of some of the best of rugby league," Mr Greenberg said.

"The weekend is all about the colour of our clubs and our fans and the incredible athleticism of our players. I'm sure the 2017 version will once again be a rolling highlights reel."

Tickets can be purchased now via Ticketek at http://www.ticketek.co.nz/nines

NRL media release

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Shaun Johnson and Johnathan Thurston confirmed for NRL Auckland Nines

Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson might be the King of the NRL Auckland Nines but star North Queensland halfback Johnathan Thurston is coming to claim his throne next year.

While the Warriors are yet to win the Nines, Johnson has become the face of the tournament over the last three years with his footwork and speed perfectly suited to the short-form tournament.

The 26-year-old Kiwis international will need to be at his dazzling best again next year with his Cowboys and Australian test rival confirming his debut playing appearance at the Downer NRL Auckland Nines on Waitangi weekend on February 4 and 5.

Read more: http://m.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/arti ... d=11723083

[zim]

Be good to see Alan Tongue turn out for us. Or Ruben Wiki.

[Manchild]

Anthony Mundine to turn out for the Dragons?

[Turt]

I want to see Dave Taylor play for the Raiders.

[Sid]

Thoughts on putting Lou Goodwin in the nines squad for PR purposes? I'm not sure if I would, but last time we took 2 or 3 U'20s players (Chevi Ellis, Jack Williams) so he could take that sort of spot.

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It'd be a great idea!

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Be good to see Alan Tongue turn out for us. Or Ruben Wiki.

Good ideas! Put a Twitter poll up... Terry Campese, Brett White, Clinton Schifcofske would be other possibilities.

[Northern Raider]

Thoughts on putting Lou Goodwin in the nines squad for PR purposes? I'm not sure if I would, but last time we took 2 or 3 U'20s players (Chevi Ellis, Jack Williams) so he could take that sort of spot.

Brilliant idea.

[Dusty]

Ok. Myself (Raiders) and two mates (Tigers and Eels) have been running a punters club in the hope of raising the funds to go to the 9s in 2017. Well we've done it and got ourselves time off work...

So my question is... Where is the best place to stay? We want to be where the party is and not too far from the ground, but also we don't want to spend a fortune. We basically need: neat, tidy, bed, shower...

Thoughts or recommendations?

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There's not much near the ground. There's free train travel from the city though. I've found the city is the best option. That weekend is tough for accommodation as it is a long weekend in NZ as well as the Nines.

[kiwi raider]

There's not much near the ground. There's free train travel from the city though. I've found the city is the best option. That weekend is tough for accommodation as it is a long weekend in NZ as well as the Nines.

I think Guns and Roses are in Auckland that weekend also, could make accom harder.

[Dusty]

****! Already looking busy and tough to find accommodation in the city.

Anyone got any recommendations from where they stayed last year.

[greeneyed]

Maybe try Airbnb? The place I stayed at last year was booked out. I ended up getting a serviced apartment type thing.

[Sid]

Waldorf St Martins apartments worked out alright for us last year


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[Dusty]

Ok thanks. I didn't realise how quickly it would all fill up.

[Dusty]

Tickets purchased; Accommodation booked;

Just have to purchase the flights... Can't wait!

[julian87]

who the **** is Lou Goodwin

[Notaroboticfish]

who the **** is Lou Goodwin

Winner of the NRL rookie, signed with the Raiders.

[julian87]

ah that's right.

must be pretty **** considering he's essentially third tier. perfect for 9s suit him up

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Roosters had huge wraps on him when we was their 20s captain, he spat it and went home to Wyalong

[Turt]

Looking forward to the Nines. It's a good way to see some of our up-and-comers get a go.

[Sid]

2017 Auckland Nines pools revealed

Check out which teams your club will face in the group stage of the 2017 NRL Downer Auckland Nines, taking place at Eden Park on Saturday February 4 and Sunday February 5.

Piha Pool: St George Illawarra Dragons, Parramatta Eels, Manly Sea Eagles, New Zealand Warriors.

Hanua Pool: North Queensland Cowboys, Sydney Roosters, Canberra Raiders, South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Rangitoto Pool: Newcastle Knights, Wests Tigers, Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm.

Waiheke Pool: Cronulla Sharks, Gold Coast Titans, Penrith Panthers, Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/2017-auckland-nines- ... fault.aspx

[ultramikele]

We drew the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Sydney Roosters and North Queensland Cowboys. We are in the hunua pool.

Who would you take to the tournament? http://www.raiders.com.au/news/2016/11/ ... nines.html

[Botman]

I'd take the following squad:

Glenn Buttriss, Jared Kennedy, Brent Naden, Eddie Aiono, Maurice Kennedy, Scott Sorenson, Shaun Fensom, Ricky Stuart, Don Furner, Jason Mathie, Jason Croker, Bill Croker, Ajafkaka, Nickman, Jarrod Croker's fiancee's brother, the family member of junior paulo who convinced him to play 3rd grade rugby for them, Alan Tongue, Terry Campese

[afgtnk]

Bags not defending next to Campo

It'd be a **** bloodbath out there

[Sid]

Here's mine
This is presuming that Priest, Ottio and L.Croker are injured.
I've given the 4 nations players and the boxer a rest

Baptiste
Bateman
Campese
Clydesdale
Cotric
Cronan
Dole
Fensom
Goodwin
J. Kennedy
Lee
Leilua
Lui
Santo
Soliola
Taylor
Turner
Wighton (top 5)

[simo]

No way would i be sending leilua.

[ultramikele]

I hope we take Taylor, goodwin and lui

[simo]

I hope we take Taylor, goodwin and lui

all musts as are sorenson, turner and aiono.

[Sid]

Squads have to take 12 of the top 25 squad and 1 top 5 player.

I think I picked 1 polder too many for my squad so I'd probably have to swap Dole for Lima or something



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[simo]

1 wighton
2 rapana
3 bj
4 whitehead
5 hodgson
6 paulo
7 taylor
8 papali
9 baptiste

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You don't take Leilua but take Hodgson?

Wot?

[Sid]

I'd take a 3rd grade union guy that usually wears headgear and send him over without headgear as a disguise of Jnr. Paulo