Rebels 2016

[Dumbledore]

Another Manly player signed. Some kid called Reece Hodge. Is he the one with the cannon boot?

 

[Highlander35]

Believe so yes.

Hooray! Pissing off Dave.

 

[Mr Wobbly]

Believe so yes.

Hooray! Pissing off Dave.

I wonder which Dewar Shield club he will play for next year?

 

[Highlander35]

Now we just need to sign Matt Lucas and Sam Lane to complete the ARU conspiracy to destroy Manly.

 

[oztimmay]

Sounds like some good planning for the future if either Tamati, Mitch or (god forbid both) move on at the end of the season. We do have some depth in the midfield stock (Dom, Tom & Sefa), but that may leave the OB's a little thin in depth.

So, what can you Manly types tell us about this fella? Looks like some ranga hair going on there, so already he's good in my books.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Sounds like some good planning for the future if either Tamati, Mitch or (god forbid both) move on at the end of the season. We do have some depth in the midfield stock (Dom, Tom & Sefa), but that may leave the OB's a little thin in depth.

So, what can you Manly types tell us about this fella? Looks like some ranga hair going on there, so already he's good in my books.

From what I've seen on TV. He kicks a ball probably longer than anyone else running about. He's got good size and skills etc. Certainly set for higher levels. Overall, a good pickup.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Now we just need to sign Matt Lucas and Sam Lane to complete the ARU conspiracy to destroy Manly.

Lane would be a good pick up. He, Horwitz and Angus have been the stand out playmakers this season. He and Horwitz are at the same level and should be actively chasing opportunity to move forward.

 

[Highlander35]

From what I've seen on TV. He kicks a ball probably longer than anyone else running about. He's got good size and skills etc. Certainly set for higher levels. Overall, a good pickup.

What sort of center is he? I've seen that he's consistently in 12 rather than 13, but is he a 2nd 5/8th, or a pure 12 or is he capable at both center positions?

 

[Dumbledore]

Now we just need to sign Matt Lucas and Sam Lane to complete the ARU conspiracy to destroy Manly.

Please no.

If this kid can kick a long ball on the field, and not just for goal, then it becomes a pretty serious weapon with Debreczeni as well. Bomb it long, high workrate pack ties things up, play with a short field with strike runners like Sefa and Placid? It's all a bit South African, but it's got potential.

 

[Tex]

Countdown till we get another sermon on why the Shute Shield is sacrosanct and all us f*cking Mexicans should bugger off from offering young Sydney blokes a viable career path.

Welcome to Melbourne, Reece.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

What sort of center is he? I've seen that he's consistently in 12 rather than 13, but is he a 2nd 5/8th, or a pure 12 or is he capable at both center positions?

I've only seen him at 15. But his has the skills to play 12 and is a very solid defender. With him now heading south the Rebels are going to have quite a sizeable backline.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Countdown till we get another sermon on why the Shute Shield is sacrosanct and all us f*cking Mexicans should bugger off from offering young Sydney blokes a viable career path.

Welcome to Melbourne, Reece.

Then you lot down south need to get cracking on the Dewar Shield so it becomes a primary talent source. Frankly, it doesn't bother me. The only issue is whether it's sustainable long term.

 

[Dumbledore]

Countdown till we get another sermon on why the Shute Shield is sacrosanct and all us f*cking Mexicans should bugger off from offering young Sydney blokes a viable career path.

Welcome to Melbourne, Reece.

Having recently discovered the Shute Shield, can't say I was wildly impressed. The NRC is going to make an enormous difference over the next 10 years.

 

[Tex]

I'm predicting howls of outrage!

 

[Dave Beat]

Ha Ha Ha - Good on him, well deserved, great pick up.

Guys, I'm all for players persuing a career I don't think you will find one post from me that suggest otherwise.

• I have said that I believe Shute is stronger than Dewar and explained that i reckon all parties could benefit from working together.
• Yes I want rugby to be stronger Australia wide, and my thoughts and ideas maybe different to people who are bunkered down south.

Good luck Reece, you will kick arse.
Interesting that Manly want to encourage and promote the careers of young fantastic players, and the comments above have a very different attitude.

 

[Dave Beat]

What sort of center is he? I've seen that he's consistently in 12 rather than 13, but is he a 2nd 5/8th, or a pure 12 or is he capable at both center positions?

He's a very good second five, but is rep acheivements have been at 10.
My preference is second 5.

 

[Dumbledore]

Then you lot down south need to get cracking on the Dewar Shield so it becomes a primary talent source. Frankly, it doesn't bother me. The only issue is whether it's sustainable long term.

What do you think is happening?

 

[Highlander35]

Tongue in cheek, at least from me Dave.

Whilst I don't agree with some of your views, especially around which club comps professionals should be playing in, it's obvious that you're an intelligent and passionate supporter of both Rugby in general and the Manly Club.

 

[Dave Beat]

Tongue in cheek, at least from me Dave.

Whilst I don't agree with some of your views, especially around which club comps professionals should be playing in, it's obvious that you're an intelligent and passionate supporter of both Rugby in general and the Manly Club.

Thought it was - all cool.

I'm sure there's plenty of 1%ers that could be pulled from these pages to improve things and if some get picked up we are all better for it.

 

[Dave Beat]

Having recently discovered the Shute Shield, can't say I was wildly impressed. The NRC is going to make an enormous difference over the next 10 years.

A number of players who have played both have suggested the Dewar is like 3rd Grade Shute Shield, I cant pass judgement, can you - have you played in both?