Official Andrew Ryan to mentor the Bulldogs at the Perth Nines

[ddt192]

I hope we send a young team over. Let em dip their feet in. They'll be better for the experience.

 

[JackDog]

Rorters send an AFL player, we send a club legend...love it.

 

[Squash the Berries!]

And so the head scratching selections continue.

 

[cyborg66]

just shows the bulldogs don't take the 9's seriously

 

[Natboy]

just shows the bulldogs don't take the 9's seriously

I’m interested to see if other clubs do it or just the three of us who have announced it so far

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Rorters send an AFL player, we send a club legend...love it.

Did you forget about them sending Freddy over in the past?

 

[Spoonman84]

I’m interested to see if other clubs do it or just the three of us who have announced it so far

Kurt Gidley is playing for the Knights too. So that’s 4 so far bringing in ring ins.

 

[Natboy]

Kurt Gidley is playing for the Knights too. So that’s 4 so far bringing in ring ins.

Ok cool that’s a quarter.
I wonder if the NRL encouraged it to generate interest of the coaches all agreed between themselves at a meeting to pick one

 

[JackDog]

Did you forget about them sending Freddy over in the past?

Yep. Hate the Rorters

 

[TwinTurbo]

Kurt Gidley is playing for the Knights too. So that’s 4 so far bringing in ring ins.

I'd add the recently retired Gordon for the Cowboys to the list.

Go Dogs

 

[Bad Billy]

Clearly, we’re not taking it too seriously.

 

[TwinTurbo]

Clearly, we’re not taking it too seriously.

I'd suggest not many are taking it that seriously.

Go Dogs

 

[Bad Billy]

I'd suggest not many are taking it that seriously.

Go Dogs

Just an observation.
I don’t give a shit. I’d send only “legends” if I could.
I see no reason to expose the players to risk, before the season proper.

 

[TwinTurbo]

Just an observation.
I don’t give a shit. I’d send only “legends” if I could.
I see no reason to expose the players to risk, before the season proper.

But isn't it much the same as opposed sessions, where Jackson and RFM were injured? Or pre season trial games where injuries are not uncommon? Every time they put studs on grass they risk injury and to me 9's looks a little less of an injury risk due to the reduced numbers in gang tackles.

Go Dogs

 

[Bad Billy]

But isn't it much the same as opposed sessions, where Jackson and RFM were injured? Or pre season trial games where injuries are not uncommon? Every time they put studs on grass they risk injury and to2 me 9's looks a little less of an injury risk due to the reduced numbers in gang tackles.

Go Dogs

But the payoff isn’t there.
Trials are a necessary evil.
9’s is a vastly different game offensively, and even more so defensively.
Apart from a small morale boost if you do well, there is very little to be gained.

 

[Spoonman84]

But isn't it much the same as opposed sessions, where Jackson and RFM were injured? Or pre season trial games where injuries are not uncommon? Every time they put studs on grass they risk injury and to2 me 9's looks a little less of an injury risk due to the reduced numbers in gang tackles.

Go Dogs

If players get injured in pre-season games or opposed sessions I can live with that at least those are legitimate building blocks towards to season.

The Nines is just a hit and giggle that doesn't really give much benefit other then giving young players some experience in front of a crowd.

 

[TwinTurbo]

But the payoff isn’t there.
Trials are a necessary evil.
9’s is a vastly different game offensively, and even more so defensively.
Apart from a small morale boost if you do well, there is very little to be gained.

If players get injured in pre-season games or opposed sessions I can live with that at least those are legitimate building blocks towards to season.
The Nines is just a hit and giggle that doesn't really give much benefit other then giving young players some experience in front of a crowd.

Exactly, 9's is a "hit & giggle" with less defence being played, not a lot of 4 in a tackle going on, the payers know it and play accordingly. In comparison trials can be vicious with players trying to cement their spot, prove their worth, that they are up to NRL standard, ready for the big time. This leads them to overstretch in both attack and defence.

Go Dogs

 

[Howard Moon]

Just an observation.
I don’t give a shit. I’d send only “legends” if I could.
I see no reason to expose the players to risk, before the season proper.

100%.. imagine losing one of your better players in a competition that will be featuring the likes of Kurt Gidley, and retired AFL players

 

[Spoonman84]

Exactly, 9's is a "hit & giggle" with less defence being played, not a lot of 4 in a tackle going on, the payers know it and play accordingly. In comparison trials can be vicious with players trying to cement their spot, prove their worth, that they are up to NRL standard, ready for the big time. This leads them to overstretch in both attack and defence.

Go Dogs

The thing is though the Nines aren’t necessary while the pre-season including trials and opposed sessions is. I hope we do the bare minimum requirements at the Nines.

 

[TwinTurbo]

The thing is though the Nines aren’t necessary while the pre-season including trials and opposed sessions is. I hope we do the bare minimum requirements at the Nines.

They are "compulsory" though, exactly who has to play and what the rules are I don't know. Since there are a number of ring ins ie; non NRL contracted players, it's possible that 9's match payments and/or winning bonuses are not included in the Salary Cap. So could be a way to slip a few dollars to players we want to keep. without stretching our Cap.

Go Dogs