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?

7. Melbourne Storm โ€“ Todd Lowrie

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 04: Todd Lowrie of the Storm dives into the water during a Melbourne Storm NRL training session at Anglesea Beach on February 4, 2010 in Anglesea, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

Another club renowned for sending weaker squads across the ditch, the inclusion of the premiership-winning lock could add some starch to Melbourneโ€™s pack in the tournament.

As Melbourne look certain to rest forwards Tohu Harris, Dale Finucane and Jesse Bromwich, an appearance from Lowrie could sure up the Stormโ€™s middle third.

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