Rebels 2017

[oztimmay]

Fucking hell. 6 to 8 weeks for Sean McMahon?

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[GoMelbRebels]

So we won't see him play again.

 

[oztimmay]

In Rebels colours...


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[Brumby Jack]

Maybe it's his writing hand so he can't sign that Japanese deal now?

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Yes, I hope he plays again, just not looking like for the good guys!

 

[oztimmay]

I'm sure his manager can stick a pen in his mouth. Or, he can go all Daniel Day-Lewis and rip out the left foot.


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[Brumby Jack]

I'm sure his manager can stick a pen in his mouth. Or, he can go all Daniel Day-Lewis and rip out the left foot.


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'but it does seem the manager of Sean McMahon filled out the contract application incorrectly. In the area under "do not write under this space" he wrote "okay".

 

[oztimmay]

I just saw his manager signing the new contract on his behalf.

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[GoMelbRebels]

So Clyne has announced the moratorium on player signings has been lifted. What the? Does that yell 18 teams next year or what?

 

[lou75]

So Clyne has announced the moratorium on player signings has been lifted. What the? Does that yell 18 teams next year or what?

he may be trying to appease RUPA - since they were party to the call for the EGM it is time he listened to what RUPA have to say

 

[GoMelbRebels]

he may be trying to appease RUPA - since they were party to the call for the EGM it is time he listened to what RUPA have to say

True, but he said there were no limits being put on how long a contract could be, so that could be a lot of money for the ARU to honour if / when they cut a team.

 

[Braveheart81]

True, but he said there were no limits being put on how long a contract could be, so that could be a lot of money for the ARU to honour if / when they cut a team.

Also says that players on multi year deals will be given opportunity to play for another team or given an early release.

I would guess it will not be substantial providing they sort out the mess reasonably promptly.

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Interesting report from Panda suggesting Adam Coleman, among others to sign with the Rebels and other clubs:

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...s/news-story/c29f9b310beb94b5b69759ff32496bf5

 

[amirite]

Interesting report from Panda suggesting Adam Coleman, among others to sign with the Rebels and other clubs:

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...s/news-story/c29f9b310beb94b5b69759ff32496bf5

It's closer to Tassie, and if he's like the Tongan boys I know family would be extremely important to him. The ability to duck home for the night must be very attractive.

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Anyway, he's denied it, so just another media rumour to add to the others...

 

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[Ado Tornado]

Anyway, he's denied it, so just another media rumour to add to the others.

It's actually a smart strategy for the ARU to lift the moratorium. If as the first report suggests the Force boys are signing new deals elsewhere then there will be no one left at the Force and they won't be able field a team next year. It then becomes an easy shutdown.

I would be sceptical about Colman's denial too. None of them would want to be seen as the rats leaving the sinking ship while there's still no decision.


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[GoMelbRebels]

It's actually a smart strategy for the ARU to lift the moratorium. If as the first report suggests the Force boys are signing new deals elsewhere then there will be no one left at the Force and they won't be able field a team next year. It then becomes an easy shutdown.

I would be sceptical about Colman's denial too. None of them would want to be seen as the rats leaving the sinking ship while there's still no decision.


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His denial was fairly weak, tbh. Nothing said about re-signing with the Force. You can read his statement to mean "...for the rest of this season".

You can read into any of this how you like, though, which is what we have had to do in absence of any real news!

 

[Tex]

Off topic question: which pubs in Richmond can be expected to screen the Lions v Crusaders game after the test finishes? I'm happy to swing by the regulars (Turf and Great Northern) but am interested in Richmond alternatives.

Ideally they aren't packed with footy crowds and/or lads on a Saturday bender.

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Off topic question: which pubs in Richmond can be expected to screen the Lions v Crusaders game after the test finishes? I'm happy to swing by the regulars (Turf and Great Northern) but am interested in Richmond alternatives.

Ideally they aren't packed with footy crowds and/or lads on a Saturday bender.

The London Tavern on Lennox Street shows Rugby. They have many screens, so they share the love.