NRL on Nine round 18 fixture – The game will unite to take the fight to brain cancer when Beanie Round is live and free with three feisty fixtures, beginning Thursday at 7.30pm on the 9Network and 9Now.
With survival rates only increasing by one per cent in the past 35 years, the Mark Hughes Foundation has set the goal of raising $3.5 million for brain cancer research this week, urging footy fans to buy a special beanie for the cause.
The Sharks and Dragons local derby fires up Beanie Round on Thursday Night Footy from Shark Park in the Sutherland Shire.
All eyes will be on Dragons skipper Ben Hunt after a dramatic week of headlines, however the Sharks, with Nicho Hynes out to keep his name in contention for Origin III, will be showing no mercy against their crosstown rivals.
In the game of the round on Friday Night Footy, the Storm and Panthers welcome back their Origin stars for this top-of-the-table clash.
Cameron Munster, Brian To’o, Stephen Crichton and Liam Martin have all been named for the game, which Melbourne viewers will see on Channel 9.
Sunday Arvo Footy pits the Manly Sea Eagles against the Sydney Roosters. Both teams’ finals chances are hanging by a thread, making this a desperation game that could decide the fate of the loser in the closest season in years.
The heart and soul of the Sea Eagles, Jake Trbojevic, will make his long awaited return from injury, while the Roosters welcome back young gun Joseph Sua’ali’i to boost their backline.
Don’t miss the pre-game coverage from 3.00pm when the Mark Hughes Foundation trek arrives at the ground with Mark Hughes after their 150-kilometre walk from Newcastle to Brookvale for brain cancer fundraising and awareness.
In 2023, more than half of all the games covered are featuring Queensland teams – free on the 9Network and 9Now – in addition to State of Origin and NRL Grand Final exclusive, NRL Finals, the NRLW, plus commentary from Cameron Smith, Billy Slater, Johnathan Thurston, Paul Vautin, Darren Lockyer and “The King”, Wally Lewis.
BEANIE ROUND ON NINE BROADCAST DETAILS
Thursday, June 29
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – SHARKS v DRAGONS
Host: James Bracey Commentators: Cameron Smith, Andrew Johns, Allana Ferguson and Brenton Speed Sideline: Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Friday, June 30
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – STORM v PANTHERS
Host: James Bracey Commentators: Billy Slater, Cameron Smith, Andrew Johns, Johnathan Thurston and Mat Thompson Sideline: Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Sunday, July 2
THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – from 11.00am with Slater, Johns, Fittler and Danika Mason.
CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – SEA EAGLES v ROOSTERS
Host: Danika Mason Commentators: Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler, Sonny Bill Williams and Peter Psaltis Sideline: Billy Slater and Emma Lawrence.
Sydney 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 3.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide 2.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 1.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
BEANIE FOR BRAIN CANCER ROUND – STREAM NRL FOR FREE ON 9NOW THURSDAY, JUNE 29, AT 7.30PM
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