Rebels 2013

[swingpass]

yes my point about being pragmatic, able to communicate and understand the team structure.

this is perhaps a pointer to the ability of a good coach. able to harness the talents of a great, spontaneous player by placing around him those who can respond, putting in place attacking and defensive structures that compliment the skill set not constrain it (? is link better than robbie wrt QC (Quade Cooper) and perhaps the thinking behinds quades "toxic" outburst on tv). it was interesting that when mitchell recently took over at sale he emphasised the need to use cipriani's attacking talents and not restrict him by adopting a style that did not naturally suit his gifts. at the end of the day, however, there clearly has to be a balance between the two.

TOCC clearly a wasted talent in the forwards unless of course you were in the front row, great debaters and high intellects all them

 

[en_force_er]

In my mind if a player passes/kicks to where a team mate "should have been" consistently and the guy is never there they are either not communicating right or doing the wrong thing and they are CERTAINLY not a player worth worrying about.

Either that or that particular team mate is at fault, but in say Cipp's case it can't be every single other player he's played inside's fault that he's not performing.

Also, there's never an excuse for defending poorly. Nobody expects at 85-90kg inside back to make dominant hits but he should still stick most of his tackles.

 

[jermano]

Haven't seen these posted on the thread yet,. 2013 Jerseys.

not much change. Anyone here know about when these type of things go on sale? 1st game approx. 40 days away

 

[kronic]

Hit up Rugby Fever if you want merch.

JOC (James O'Connor) moonlighting as a samurai with that haircut.

 

[KevinO]

Haven't seen these posted on the thread yet,. 2013 Jerseys.

not much change. Anyone here know about when these type of things go on sale? 1st game approx. 40 days away

Rugby Fever has the home jersey already

http://www.rugbyfever.com/Jersey-5-2/2013-Home-Jersey-1808

 

[jermano]

JOC (James O'Connor) moonlighting as a samurai with that haircut.

JOC (James O'Connor) and his hair, hopefully this year he does something so that his hair is not his main discussion point.

 

[TOCC]

Looks like they should have had one of the props modelling the away jersey... JOC (James O'Connor) doesn't quite fill it out

 

[KevinO]

Interesting view on the Rebels Squad for 2013:

Best team
1. Laurie Weeks
2. Ged Robinson
3. Paul Alo-Emile
4. Hugh Pyle
5. Cadeyrn Neville
6. Scott Higginbotham
7. Jarrod Saffy
8. Gareth Delve
9. Nick Phipps
10. Kurtley Beale
11. Cooper Vuna
12. Rory Sidey
13. Mitch Inman
14. Kimami Situati
15. James O’Connor
16. Shota Horie
17. Eddie Aholelei
18. Chris Thomson
19. Luke Jones
20. Richard Kingi
21. Bryce Hegarty
22. Angus Roberts
Other members
23. Nic Henderson
24. James King
25. Scott Fuglistaller
26. Tim Davidson
27. Nic Stirzaker
28. Lachlan Mitchell
29. Jason Woodward
30. Alex Rokobaro
Extended playing squad
31. Pat Leafa – hooker
32. Cruze Ah-Nau – prop
33. Trent Dyer – No 8
34. Jordy Reid – openside
35. Tom English – centre

http://www.theroar.com.au/2013/01/0...stralian-super-rugby-squads-melbourne-rebels/

 

[Bowside]

This would be my starting 22:

1. Laurie Weeks
2. Ged Robinson
3. Paul Alo-Emile
4. Hugh Pyle
5. Cadeyrn Neville
6. Scott Higginbotham
7. Jarrod Saffy
8. Gareth Delve
9. Nic Stirzaker
10. Kurtley Beale
11. Cooper Vuna
12. James O’Connor
13. Mitch Inman
14. Kimami Situati
15. Jason Woodward

16. Shota Horie
17. Eddie Aholelei
18. Chris Thomson
19. Luke Jones
20. Richard Kingi
21. Bryce Hegarty
22. Angus Roberts

I don't rate phipps.....

 

[kronic]

1. Henderson
2. Robinson
3. Weeks
4. Pyle
5. Neville
6. Higginbotham
7. Saffy
8. Delve
9. Phipps
10. Beale
11. Vuna
12. Mitchell
13. Inman
14. Situati
15. O'Connor

16. Horie
17. PAE
18. Thomson/King
19. Jones
20. Stirzaker
21. Sidey
22. Woodward

 

[KevinO]

Hope you have got it in one Kronic. Really don't like when JOC (James O'Connor) plays at 12 for the Rebels.

 

[Ruggo]

JOC (James O'Connor) should be at 10 and Beale at 15.

 

[James Buchanan]

JOC (James O'Connor) should be at 10 and Beale at 15.

JOC (James O'Connor) never looked as good for the Rebels at 10 as Beale did. While external observers may harp on about individual characteristics of each player, Beale made the Rebels' attack work better than JOC (James O'Connor) did. As such, he is a better selection at 10.

Also I'm trying to work out why everyone has Situati in their best 15. I'd rather select a bloke who has seen some Super Rugby action previously as a "best 15" player at this stage of the season and let the youngsters work their way into the team.

 

[FiveStarStu]

Haven't seen these posted on the thread yet,. 2013 Jerseys.

snip

Meet the new jersey, same as the old jersey.

Our away one sucks. A prototype had the blue bit more pronounced and continuing on to a V, almost like a Melbourne Demons AFL jersey. Would have been different.

I hope one year we bring back the state hoops for an away/heritage jersey.

Ah well.

 

[KevinO]

JOC (James O'Connor) never looked as good for the Rebels at 10 as Beale did. While external observers may harp on about individual characteristics of each player, Beale made the Rebels' attack work better than JOC (James O'Connor) did. As such, he is a better selection at 10.

Also I'm trying to work out why everyone has Situati in their best 15. I'd rather select a bloke who has seen some Super Rugby action previously as a "best 15" player at this stage of the season and let the youngsters work their way into the team.

Alex Rokobaro has to be considered for the wing as well. That has to be one of the toughest calls for Hill, especially replacing Gerrard and his boots influence on the game.

 

[FiveStarStu]

1. Henderson
2. Robinson
3. Weeks
4. Pyle
5. Neville
6. Higginbotham
7. Saffy
8. Delve
9. Phipps
10. Beale
11. Vuna
12. Mitchell
13. Inman
14. Rokobaro
15. O'Connor

16. Horie
17. Alo-Emile
18. Thomson
19. Jones
20. Stirzaker
21. Kingi
22. Situati

Rokobaro before Situati to begin with. JOC (James O'Connor) goes full-back but he/Mitchell/Kingi are interchangeable. Hope Stirzaker gets a go.

 

[kronic]

JOC (James O'Connor) should be at 10 and Beale at 15.

Taking the piss... surely.

 

[KevinO]

Taking the piss. surely.

Reds fan saying that, didn't watch the games live and see the difference.

 

[James Buchanan]

Taking the piss. surely.

He's just been drinking the 'complain about Beale at 10' kool-aid that goes on re: the Wallabies. They're still banging on about Beale not being able to play 10 and should only ever be a 15.

 

[Slim 293]

Well, Beale should only play at 15 for the Wallabies unless there's injuries.

But let's see where he plays and how he goes at the Rebels this year.