The Auckland Nines are just over two weeks away, with NRL clubs set to finalise their squads within the next week or so. Over the past few years, one highlight of the tournament has been the appearance of retired players.

Some of the tournamentโ€™s most memorable moments in its brief history have come from retired players, with Brad Fitlerโ€™s intercept try and Matt Kingโ€™s extra-time tournament winner at the peak. As retired players become more popular at the Nines, which former player could possibly make an appearance for yourย club at the tournament?

5. Gold Coast Titans โ€“ Preston Campbell

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Preston Campbell of the Titans makes a line break during the round 18 NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Gold Coast Titans at Campelltown Sports Stadium on July 9, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

The little livewire may be 39, but that doesnโ€™t mean heโ€™s any less evasive then he was when he hung up the boots. โ€˜Prestoโ€™ had some of the quickest legs in the competition in his heyday, and the former Dally M winner could add even more spark to a Nines squad that has already confirmed the inclusion of Jarryd Hayne.

Seeing Hayne and Campbell combine on the field could be magical to watch, and hell for an oppositionโ€™s defence.

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