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Melbourne Rebels Players - where are they going?

Highlander35

Highlander35

Steve Williams (59)
I'm very pleased, between his durability, consistency and overall skillset he's going to take a lot of pressure off Zander and the younger tightheads in a way that Sordoni and Pierreto never managed to.

With this news plus Kailea signing for the Tahs, Pone looks to be the last man standing.
 
SouthernX

SouthernX

John Thornett (49)
Does anyone follow Currie Cup and know if Cabous Elof might of landed in that comp?

my mail was he was due to move back to Africa (Namibia) but unsure if it’s related to rugby.

seems weird not to have heard anything about Elof, great prop prospect but was behind a ridiculous front row depth at the rebels.
 
Highlander35

Highlander35

Steve Williams (59)
His last two years weren't amazing but 2020-2022 showed tonnes of promise, I'd be surprised to not see him get a decent deal somewhere at 26, he's still got plenty of time left in his career.
 
Wilson

Wilson

Phil Kearns (64)
Has LeBron Naea popped up with anyone yet? He put in a great performance for Wests in their semi-final win this weekend:
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Lebron Ignites Like Basketball Namesake to Send Wests to StoreLocal Hospital Cup Grand Final

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I had thought Ripley might be the young centre to chase from that Rebels squad, but he has been quiet this past year Naea is putting on a show at the right time. Might have to wait to see how Ripley goes for Hawke's Bay (and whether or not Naea has anytime left on his contract), but I definitely wouldn't mind seeing the Reds pick one of them up, particularly if Petaia is gone.
 
hammertimethere

hammertimethere

Trevor Allan (34)
Yeah Lebron was good yesterday. With his frame he clearly brings something in the midfield that is hard to find in Australia. He’s worth involving in the Red program to see what professionalism could get out of him.
 
Brumby Runner

Brumby Runner

Jason Little (69)
Any of the ex-Rebels fans have an idea of where Nabolokasi is likely to end up? I reckon he's one for the future and would like to see him at the Brumbies to bolster the backrow in place on Brown and Kennedy who have moved on.
 
Wilson

Wilson

Phil Kearns (64)
Dctarget said:
That's annoying. He wouldn't be on much coin there, an Australian franchise could've definitely picked him up. Nearly everyone needs a good tighthead too.
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The word was no one was interested at his current contract price, at least once salary cap/squad limits came into it. I think this is probably a the best outcome overall as he should be the starter at Moana getting good game time. Hard to see him too keen to sign with an Australian side in the near future though, I imagine if he has a cracking season he'll be on the next plane to France.
 
Dctarget

Dctarget

Tim Horan (67)
Wilson said:
The word was no one was interested at his current contract price, at least once salary cap/squad limits came into it. I think this is probably a the best outcome overall as he should be the starter at Moana getting good game time. Hard to see him too keen to sign with an Australian side in the near future though, I imagine if he has a cracking season he'll be on the next plane to France.
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But not really available to Australia in a position we're not flush in.
 
SouthernX

SouthernX

John Thornett (49)
How does that work? No one wants his Australian contract? surely they are paying the balance of whatever money pasifka is offering.
 
Highlander35

Highlander35

Steve Williams (59)
Hookers:
Jordan Uelese -> France (Montpellier)
Ethan Dobbins -> Waratahs
Alex Mafi -> Japan

Props:
Matt Gibbon -> Reds
Isaac Kailea -> Waratahs
Cabous Eloff -> ?
Taniela Tupou -> Waratahs
Sam Talakai -> Scotland (Glasgow)
Pone Fa'aumasili -> Moana Pasifika

Locks:
Josh Canham -> Reds
LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) -> Reds
Angelo Smith -> Waratahs
Tuaina Taii Tualima -> Brumbies
Luke Callan (short term) -> Japan

Backrow
Rob Leota -> Waratahs
Brad Wilkin -> ?
Josh Kemeny -> England (Northhampton)
Vaiolini Ekuasi -> Force
Zac Hough -> ?
Daniel Maiava -> ?
Maciu Nabolakasi (short term) -> ?
Leafi Talataina (Academy) -> Waratahs

Halfbacks
Jack Maunder -> France (Agen)
Ryan Louwrens -> France (Montpellier)
Josh Tuttle -> ?

Fly Halves
Carter Gordon -> NRL (Gold Coast Titans)
Mason Gordon -> ? (Played Tour games with Reds)
Jake Strachan -> ? (Short term deal with Southland)

Centers
Matt Proctor -> Force
Filipo Daugunu -> Reds
Nick Jooste -> ?
Lebron Naea -> ?
Divad Palu -> Force
Lukas Ripley -> ? (Short term deal with Hawke's Bay)
David Vaihu -> ?
David Feliuai -> Brumbies

Back 3
Andrew Kellaway -> Waratahs
Darby Lancaster -> Waratahs
Lachie Anderson -> Reds
Joe Pincus -> ?
Glen Vaihu -> ? (Has made 4 appearances for South Logan Magpie in QRL Cup)
 
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