MATT King, Steve Menzies, Craig Wing and Danny Buderus are among a star-studded list of former National Rugby League stars who have signed up for the Legends of League tournament at Central Coast Stadium later this year.

Legends of League managing director Matthew Hill said the Gosford venue was the obvious choice for the one-day rugby league festival, which is set down for November­ 18.

“I’ve never understood why they don’t get more rugby league games here,” he said. “Seeing the crowds this place pulls when there are games here, it’s a no-brainer.”

media_camera Former NRL stars Matt King, Steve Menzies, Mark Riddell, Craig Wing, and Andrew Ryan at the Legends of League launch at Gosford.

King, a former NSW and Australian representative who was known for his flamboyant hair in his playing days, agreed with the assessment of Central Coast Stadium­.

“It’s the perfect venue; any club in the NRL would die for a boutique venue like this,” he said.

King and former Manly and representative forward Steve “Beaver” Menzies spoke enthusiastically on Tuesday about getting back out on the field for the nine-a-side tournament.

“I think nine is the perfect number of old blokes to be out there,” 43-year-old Menzies said with a laugh. “I’m excited about playing but a little bit nervous as well.”

media_camera Luke Burt with Mark Riddell will both strap on the boots. Photo: Phil Hillyard

The launch of the event at Central Coast Stadium on Tuesday was hosted by self-professed league nerd and commentator Andrew Voss, who spoke excitedly ahead of the “old school” event.

And there will be more than pride on the line at the tournament, with $75,000 going to the winning team, with the runners-up to receive $30,000. A percentage of ticket profits will go to charity partner the Mark Hughes Foundation.

Tickets are expected to go on sale next month.

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