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I find it interesting how the debate in this thread seems to be coming back around to the model that the AFL or NRL have used to grow their competitions. Rugby doesn't have the latent support around the country that soccer has had, so unless there is some serious backing by a broadcaster or some...

The ARU is sitting on a net position of about $15m in assets etc at the moment. They ran a deficit last year due to member union allocations, and these allocations will increase due to the Rebels getting $3m/year out of the broadcast rights, and being entitled to loans of $1.3m a year for the...

I can't see it happening. Between AAMI Park and Etihad, we are more than covered for rectangular fields, even if Etihad isn't ideal. Also can't see Brumby lasting long enough to get E-Gate up and running. I always thought that E-Gate was planned as a smaller 30,000-ish size stadium predominately...

I think a concept similar to TOCC's above has some merit. Maybe the balance could be altered a bit though, allowing a promotion relegation from the Sydney and Brisbane premierships. This would mean that the clubs wouldn't have to lose their identity, and theoretically all have the same chance to...

I don't know what its like in third grade sub-districts in NSW, but if its anything like third grade was in Victoria when I was playing they would be mad to let them play. What are the chances of some bloke looking to make a bit of a hero of himself by sniping a Wallaby and taking him out?

They can't afford him is my first thought. Also wonder would he be eligible to play league for NZ?

Was that Laurie Fisher modelling?

I'm with cyclopath on this one. The only one that would have been hard to pick up of the three was the Mitchell one. Heaslip's was blatantly obvious, and a spear tackle is normally picked up by the ref, not a touch judge.

We can only hope - they're NZ kids aren't they?

I floated it earlier, but I would put JOC (James O'Connor) to 10, Barnes to bench, and Nena and Pasadena's chieft marketer, sorry Matt Giteau, at 12. Maybe we just bring Buddy Franklin in for a game. Can't kick, but he is good with the fend and likes to run. Maybe he could replace JOC (James O'Connor) on the wing. Then Buddy...

And in case your in Melbourne without Fox, you can watch from 5pm: Delish (apparently starring a Master Chef finalist from last year), Coxy's Big Break, Channel 7 News, Grease, The Living Daylights followed by Shanghai nights, and finally get the replay at 2.05am. Can't say we aren't spoiled...

JOC (James O'Connor) did fairly well at 5/8 during the year when he played there. What about something like: 10: JOC (James O'Connor) 11: Mitchell 12: Gits 13: A Fainga'a 14: Shepherd 15: AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)

3. Pocock 2. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) 1. Rocky

Sadly I have to agree with you. Not looking forward to losing to men wearing pink. :p

I have just signed up for my membership. Now just have to wait 6 months or so for the first game.

The Rebels have re-launched their website at http://www.melbournerebels.com.au Also, a better shot of the whole uniform here: http://www.theage.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/fivestar-rebels-aim-to-be-out-in-force-20100729-10y00.html

Well the membership stuff is good news. That seems alot more reasonable. Might buy two of the cheap ones and bring along some mates to try and get them on board.

So much opportunity to do something good, yet we get that.

Xavier is on Barker Road in Kew, Near the Corner of Denmark St.

3. Pocock 2. Elsom 1. Ma'afu