Hope it's ok to start a new thread for coming season as a few of the [iFaithful[/i are avid followers.

Alas [iSheldon[/i seems to have gone missing in action with our incite and latest comings and goings from Down Under?

Anyways, Auckland Nines live action gets underway later this evening.
Plumping for the NZW being captained by the mercurial Shaun Johnson.

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The 9's were fantastic last year, is Fittler playing this year?

Like you I fancy the NZ Warriors.

Be interesting to see how the Broncos go this year with Bennett back, although he doesn't have Lockyer this time round.
Think Manly will win the comp this year, Queensland to regain SOO & my mighty GC Titans to finish dead last.

Missed last years action and not sure about Fittler.
Mind you, Isaac Luke wanted Ruben Wiki involved this time around.



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Anybody know where we can watch this for free? Don't fancy paying £9.99 just to watch it for a few days.

9's were good to watch last year , I'll have to make do with highlights somewhere as premier & Sky have been kick into touch .

You can find it on tinternet mate.
I'm going for the full 16 hour live coverage over the next couple of days.
As long as i'm up for Channel 4 Racing tomorrow afty.

Just been to supermarket for weekend provisions so I don't have to move from my mattress and big screen.
Fags, Stella, crisps and chocolate.
Jobs a good 'un.

This just sprang to mind while watching the first game but the RFL are wanting to do a fixture in London to promote Rugby League, what about a Nines tournament for the SL teams? It might be something worth doing.

Great format.
Not into the AFL typee singlets though.



Refs keep cocking up and shouting ''6 more'' when it's only 5.

I don't mind them.

Unsurprisingly.



Wayne Bennett may have his work cut out after watching Greg Eden's flailing attempt at a last ditch tackle.

It is on Premier Sports I watched last night. www.premiersports.tv/rugby-league/nrl/ Enjoy

It is on Premier Sports I watched last night. www.premiersports.tv/rugby-league/nrl/ Enjoy

Aus v NZ ladies was brilliant. Full throttle.

I never had you down as enjoying a bit of girl on girl action. You learn something every day........

Some great tries on day 1.

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Nearly siesta time if it's an up through the early hours job again.

Already enjoying it, some good tries being scored already.

Benji still got it. might not be enough though.

It wasn't but they were a bit unlucky to go out after winning 2 out of 3.
Knights would have been unlucky to go out after conceding that no try.

First scrum after about 20 games.

Interview with Crooksie.
Thought he might of got a run-out at the 9's.

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The final was brilliant, drop kick from touch to tie the game for the Sharks was awesome, pity they couldn't get the winning try but Souths were deserved winners, apparently Richo has left Souths to work for the NRL

Ricoh getting this job could help progress the game globally hopefully!

Seeing as a few of you are missing him here's an interview with Uncle Peter, pre-season at the Eels.
He's looking well without the millstone of Hull FC round his neck.



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Ben looking a cool dude in shades at a recent Eels Community Festival.
Looks even thinner than when he left us, thought they might have tried to bulk him up a tad.

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I'm salivating at the thought of this kicking off Thursday morning.
Willie Mason starting at prop for Manly.
Josh Hodgson got the starting gig at 9 for the Raiders.
Blake Green as Cooper Cronk's halve partner.
Tuivasa Sheck taking over at full-back from Mini's bro.
The Flying Scotsman at the Knights.
Watching how Tomkins, Graham, Widdop, Cooper and the Burgess brothers go with another season on their backs.

Just hope the season opener isn't too good b'cos we've gotta go to the KC later in the day.



Team lists - Round One.

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Quiet first half for the seasons opener.
29 degrees and 80% humidity inside Suncorp. Bit of difference from the Bunnies last competitive game at Langtree Park.

Can see Bunnies winning it again this year. When they´re on, they´re untouchable. Oh, and they have GI.

Broncos will offer more with Bennett there, and Milford with Hunt who´s coming off the back off a good season last year. Roosters without Mini and SBW, but the usual quality from them. Be interesting to see the Cronk and Green partership at Storm as well. Really hope Crooks goes well, if/when given the opportunity. I laughed when I heard Hodgeson was going to the NRL, will also be interesting to see how he goes.

Looks like Wayne Bennett has plenty of work on his plate.

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Quote ="WIZEB"Looks like Wayne Bennett has plenty of work on his plate.'" You´re not kidding. 54mins gone, 22-2 to the mighty Bunnies. Walker, Sutton, GI tries. www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... RL20150101