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Tim Horan (67)
I'm saying he is earning it. It's not binary, both (or all three) can perform well and deserve to be starting. Talakai should go to the Reds or 'Tahs.
Melbourne Rebels 2024
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John Thornett (49)
I see the final of the APS is saturday Brighton hosting StK, has there always been finals? I thought it was like all the other sports in the APS & a premiership awarded to who ever was on top?
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
Nup always finals (at least past two decades). Will always remember being robbed by Skevvies in the '13 final by a dodgy touch judge on their payroll, and no I haven't updated my biases in the past 10 years.
elementfreak
Trevor Allan (34)
There's definitely been a final since 1991.
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John Thornett (49)
Not only a couple of Rebels young guns rolling out tomorrow for EH but also a 35 cap wallaby super rugby winner casually rolling off the bench! how awesome
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
Nice to see Siliva still running around.
Digby off the bench, wonder what his pace is like these days.
elementfreak
Trevor Allan (34)
Still fast. Watched him chase down a player a few weeks ago who had a 15m head start, Digby had to also cover ground from an angle so had further to run.
Mick The Munch
Vay Wilson (31)
'24 is looking promising - Watched the Wests vs Bond match - Vaihu brothers running riot, Mason Gordon steering the ship, Angelo Smith played well - Canham off loading for fun at 6 for Bond, Matt Gibbon dominating - Great stuff
SouthernX
John Thornett (49)
Eloff had that nice try at the end of the game as well..
Other name to worth mention from this season is Zac Hough. I think he must of picked up concussion or big hit in last weeks game so looked to be out injured on weekend… but he’s been playing house down. Great over the ball and his running in support play with the outside backs on counter attack has been good as well.
Mick The Munch
Vay Wilson (31)
At the Rebels fan event recently, Nick Stiles called him out as a replacement for Dickie - Great that they're all playing together
Next year will be our year!!!
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Tim Horan (67)
So Hough is still around, I had suspicions that he'd be released because he seemed out of favour.
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Tim Horan (67)
Fullback is interesting. Would he be as effective on the wing? I would love to keep Kellaway at 15 for us and Wallabies. I have the feeling Foote might try and push him to 13.
People watching QPR how's M. Gordon going? anywhere close to being Super ready?
Kellaway, G. Vaihu, Daugunu, Lancaster, Anderson, don't go into 3. I liked Daugunu's brief stints at 13 this year.
I'd go
11. G. Vaihu
12. Proctor
13. Daugunu
14. Anderson
15. Kellaway
22. D. Vaihu
23. Lancaster
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Phil Kearns (64)
I think Mason is ready for cameos only. Ideally get him a bit of game time in the first few rounds to see where he's at and let him take the experience back to clubland knowing what he needs to aim for if he's not ready. I think Proctor is probably the starting 13 rather than 12 with either Feliuai or Vaihu given first shot there, but either way you'd hope that between Daugunu, Ripley and Proctor there are enough options at 13 that Kellaway can stay at fullback and focus on his game there. I'd be starting Daugunu on the wing or on the bench covering 13 and wing in that case.
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John Thornett (49)
Not for the rebels but a Dewar shield side should have a crack, I got a phone call from a mate up in melboune & Will Chambers is playing aussies rules for East Brighton. If he has settled back in melb he would be a great get.
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John Thornett (49)
Better half already looking for hotels at Easter
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Tim Horan (67)
Thinking the same thing. Can't ask for a better season opener to gain momentum. My off season confidence is rising. Hopefully Gordon gets through the RWC unscathed.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
A lot at home in the first half of the season, only 2 in the 2nd half of the season. Need to be secure in the top 8 before going to ACT and Fiji in the last 2 games.