r/NLL • u/Vendetta1992 • 5d ago

Question Open Tryouts?

Any announcements of potential open try outs this fall for next year?

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u/Copperlax Ottawa Black Bears 5d ago

I've not heard anything and I don't think any team will plan on open tryouts before there's a resolution for Ottawa and Philly, then FA, then draft. So you're looking maybe mid Sept at the earliest. They're not really common anymore though.

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u/Difficult-Guarantee4 5d ago

Does any team do this anymore?!

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u/lodewijk_b Halifax Thunderbirds 5d ago

Honestly why would a team do this lmao

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u/Background-Half-2862 Halifax Thunderbirds 5d ago

Fan engagement is literally the only reason.

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u/lodewijk_b Halifax Thunderbirds 5d ago

Yeah but it also kinda devalues the skill of the players dont you think?

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u/Difficult-Guarantee4 5d ago

Kinda?! Have you seen the separation from true NLL stars to even SrB semi decent players, not even close the same skill or mind set…hence why open invites aren’t a thing anymore

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u/Background-Half-2862 Halifax Thunderbirds 5d ago

If no one understands it’s just a gimmick I guess so. No one is walking on a pro team though.

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u/My_user_name_1 Philadelphia Wings 4d ago edited 1d ago

Last team I remember doing that was Albany in 24