Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
White people man.
Melbourne Rebels 2024
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The Red Baron
Chilla Wilson (44)
Rebels plan revealed: RA makes call on whether fans can watch Brumbies opener
Tickets are not currently on sale for the round-one clash.www.canberratimes.com.au
Matchbox twenty! I didn't think they were still around.
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
It's a shame... might be the one time Super Rugby draws a bigger crowd.
Payto is helping us Rebels fans get all warm and fuzzy on a Friday arvo:
www.smh.com.au
How the death of the Rebels could transform Super Rugby
The Melbourne Rebels are on life support after another week of bad news. The impact of the team’s closure would be far-reaching.
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Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Promising. Drua looked good against the Brumbies a couple of weeks back. Rebels have the squad to be at or near the top of the ladder this year if they can keep their enthusiasm going.
Not sure I get your meaning RM. Final trial? If so, none of the Force, Brumbies or Drua have had their final hitouts televised.
It ended up being a quality standard of rugby for a trial. Both team had handling errors. Rebels looked fired up. Gordon snd Kellaway the standouts.
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
Was meant to say trail not sure how the predictive text got final. But everyone one else has had a trail on Stan. It’s not good enough from them as a broadcaster
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Nah, not everyone. Brumbies v Drua was on BarTv, so neither Brumbies nor Drua have been on Stan.
Tomikin
David Codey (61)
That don't fit the narrative. It's trails who gives a toss. Rebels look good this year hopefully get the crowds in and some positives out of Melbourne.
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Rebelsfan
Billy Sheehan (19)
One of the people who are listed as a creditor to Rebels - according to the creditor list, $60,000 is owed to Academy Movement.
Academy Movement, founded by ex-teacher Jimmy Orange, has had soaring success re-engaging Victorian public school students from low socioeconomic areas through its rugby union program. But as pressure around the Rebels’ future continues to mount, there are fears the loss of a Victorian rugby franchise could jeopardise its success.
Academy Movement, founded by ex-teacher Jimmy Orange, has had soaring success re-engaging Victorian public school students from low socioeconomic areas through its rugby union program. But as pressure around the Rebels’ future continues to mount, there are fears the loss of a Victorian rugby franchise could jeopardise its success.
Rebelsfan
Billy Sheehan (19)
A couple of things: I accept the directors (actually lets be clear, all but one - not Gary Gray) have advanced the company money to support the club. It shows passion. But I have a problem with them receiving a notice from the tax office in late November - and while not being able to pay that money - it's $11 million - they then proceeded to canvas supporters for cash injections and as per the creditors report, they took their money while technically insolvent.
Rebelsfan
Billy Sheehan (19)
Winning one game proves they are the best? I thought you had to win the comp to prove that - let’s go one game at a time
Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
If we can tidy up a few things with the starters, we've got a very fit, very eager group of boys ready to fix those second half falloffs that plagued us last season. Kev was full of praise for the physio/strength & conditioning team.
Glenny was the pick of the backs (one poor clearance kick but otherwise an excellent outing) and Kemeny the pick of the forwards. Carter underplayed and perhaps a little more cautious than last season but looked to be moving freely. Quite a few handling errors from both sides. Very reluctant to kick off 9, even when Maunder and Tuttle were on the field.
Couldn't pick out who it was in the 27 jersey, but thought they had an excellent game as well.
Glenny was the pick of the backs (one poor clearance kick but otherwise an excellent outing) and Kemeny the pick of the forwards. Carter underplayed and perhaps a little more cautious than last season but looked to be moving freely. Quite a few handling errors from both sides. Very reluctant to kick off 9, even when Maunder and Tuttle were on the field.
Couldn't pick out who it was in the 27 jersey, but thought they had an excellent game as well.
Members Section
John Thornett (49)
Just heard Waugh on abc grandstand. It’s not official but it’s over everyone. Most disappointing thing in the interview he never mentioned the fans once.
The Sydney elites win
The Sydney elites win
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
fixed
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Because the Sydney elites criminally mismanaged it over the entirety of the clubs lifetime? How much money has been poured into supporting the Rebels? RA you know the Sydney elites chose them over the Force when they originally cut a team. When does accountability come into the equation?
I don't like this anymore than the next person but come on. This failure sits at the feet of the Rebels management.
What we need to do now is figure how to involve Melbourne in the pathway without a professional franchise. Personally, an rep/academy squad that's entered in the either the Sydney or Brisbane competitions. Brisbane having 9 clubs has the opportunity to include such a team. Beyond this. Maintaining Vic involvement in the JNRC at both the U16s and 19s level. It won't replace the Rebels but maintains the pathway for young Victorians into Super Rugby.
From there. Either SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) goes with 11 or drops MP (Moana Pasifika) and as Ian Payten suggests runs an 18 round double round robin competition.