2017 Auckland Nines Official Thread

Hey Daniel,

I'm curious about Ata Hingano do you think he will start the season at 5/8 until Foran is NRL cleared and registered as is being rumoured. I would have thought Lolohea would get a shot?

Cheers
Ross

I still think Foran will be cleared. If he is not I'd far rather Hingano than Lolohea as he is a proper half rather than a run first, think what else to do second. Lolohea is one of those guys that is too naturally talented to leave out, but may never be suited to any one position. I'd like him as bench utility, but I wouldn't be too upset if the Warriors move on from him, and I'm pretty sure he will leave when his contract is up. I believe he tried to sign for the Broncos in what became Benji's spot. Plus our forwards get so dominated we often can't afford a utility back like Lolohea on the bench anyway. Who knows which way Kearney will go with his selections, but he has already indicated he is looking to the future by naming RTS as captain over Hoffman. Hingano didn't have a great day yesterday though.

Of the nines line-up I'm hoping Hingano, Sipley (prop), and Paunga (wing) will be 10 year players at the Warriors

That guy Jai was pretty electric for the Dragons yesterday. Do you think he will be big enough for a long career in first grade or be a bit of a flash in the pan?
 
Did you go? Would love to one day, but the talk is of moving it to Aus or canning it - hopefully not.

Watson played well at the end of last season - and then they go and sign Keary?!
 
Boom, won the Nines!
@Parrapaul @Jaede that bodes well for a successful year...surely?! :eek:

Hopefully, a good season follows for you John.

Although, if certain player managers decide to spill the beans relative to dodgy 3rd Party Arrangements - it could turn into a rather ordinary year for all...

Perhaps Todd will throw an amnesty out there...
 
That guy Jai was pretty electric for the Dragons yesterday. Do you think he will be big enough for a long career in first grade or be a bit of a flash in the pan?

Thanks for the input as Brendan could see I was looking for rookie Supercoach player.

I hope Jai Field last the journey there's nothing better than to watch someone with pure speed and a lightening step as they say its one thing you cant coach. He's developing well according to the word he is just maybe 12-18 months too young at the moment.

@hobo on the hunt for SC bench players!!!

Don't worry Hingano is currently one of my bench halves, he has huge potential!!

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