NRL launch proposal dressed to the Nines The winner of a super Nines pre-season tournament would pocket more than the NRL premier under a new proposal. A PLAN for a $2.2 million NRL season launch with a "super Nines" tournament will be presented to the 16 club chief executives this week. A revolution that will see the winner pocket more than the NRL premier, the scheme hatched by New Zealand promoter Dean Lonergan will be presented to the league's powerbrokers on Wednesday. The concept has gained momentum since it emerged that Lonergan was planning a nine-a-side pre-season competition in New Zealand. Players, including St George Illawarra and Canterbury stars Brett and Josh Morris, have thrown their support behind the proposed tournament. Lonergan said yesterday he would present his proposal to all 16 NRL chief executives. The Kiwi businessman has also spoken to executives at Fox Sports and Channel 9, who have indicated they are keen on the idea. Lonergan was responsible for organising the Fight For Life charity boxing event, which featured league players Paul Gallen, Greg Bird, Willie Mason and Manu Vatuvei. He moved to ease concerns the new tournament would take away from the NRL All-Stars game. He confirmed the tournament would be played two weeks before the event. "There's been some conjecture about the timing of the Nines," Lonergan said. I just want to make it clear that the plan is for both competitions to co-exist. The Nines would be held two weeks prior to the All-Stars, which I think is a wonderful concept. Bulldog centre Morris said the Nines tournament would be a welcome addition to the pre-season. "Some say the season is already too long," Morris said. But really, getting out of a week of pre-season training would be a good thing. It sounds like a lot of fun, and I would love to get out on to the field with Ben Barba and Josh Reynolds and see what we could do. "I used to watch the Sevens tournament when I was younger and (it) is something I always wanted to have a go at," he said. It would certainly be exciting and something I think the fans would like.