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Nicholas Shehadie (39)
And Parling. Also says Taylor Adams has signed on as flyhalf.
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Nicholas Shehadie (39)
We can’t have everyone! Though Lance would be a good signing.
Yes, a solid 10 is what we desperately need.
Mr Wobbly
Alan Cameron (40)
Plus Parling (as mentioned) and, Toolis - six, maybe eight if Ha'angana and Meafau get development spots. I think Parling is on a one year deal so, replace him with Luke Jones next year
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Peter Johnson (47)
Coleman, Phillips, Jeffries, Parling, Cummins & Toolis.........plus the giant developing teenagers Ha'angana and Maufou. Seems like alot!, I imagine after the season, Parling along with at least 1 of Jeffries, Cummins & Toolis will be let go but not replaced.
So at this stage it seems
Hookers - Uelese Hanson Siliva
LHP - Faulkner, Saaga, Daley
THP - Ainsley, Talakai, Weeks
Locks - Coleman, Phillips, Cummins, Jeffries, Toolis, Parling
no.6/8 - RHP, Leota, Timani, Mafi
no.7 - Fainga'a, Hardwick?
Halfback - Genia, Stirzaker, Goddard
Flyhalf - Lance, Adams, Mcgregor
Centre - Hodge, Horwitz, Tuipolotu
Wings - Naivalu, Koroibete, English, Hutchison
Fullback - DHP, Maddocks
16/17 Developing squad - Ha'angana (Lock), Tupou (OB), Goddard (HB), Saaga (HK)
17/18 Developing squad - Ha'angana and Maufou (Locks), Tupou (OB), ????
Out of contract but no status update - Pama Fou, Dom Shipperly & Jordy Reid
NEEDED - Centres. - Meakes /Rona ?
My A team
1. Faulkner 2. Uelese 3. Ainsley
4. Phillips 5. Coleman
6. Timani 8. Mafi 7. Hardwick
9. Genia 10. Lance 11. Koroibete 12. Hodge 13. Naivalu 14. DHP 15. Maddocks
16. Hanson 17. Daley 18. Talakai 19. Parling 20. RHP 21. Fainga'a 22. Stirzaker 23. Tuipolotu
So at this stage it seems
Hookers - Uelese Hanson Siliva
LHP - Faulkner, Saaga, Daley
THP - Ainsley, Talakai, Weeks
Locks - Coleman, Phillips, Cummins, Jeffries, Toolis, Parling
no.6/8 - RHP, Leota, Timani, Mafi
no.7 - Fainga'a, Hardwick?
Halfback - Genia, Stirzaker, Goddard
Flyhalf - Lance, Adams, Mcgregor
Centre - Hodge, Horwitz, Tuipolotu
Wings - Naivalu, Koroibete, English, Hutchison
Fullback - DHP, Maddocks
16/17 Developing squad - Ha'angana (Lock), Tupou (OB), Goddard (HB), Saaga (HK)
17/18 Developing squad - Ha'angana and Maufou (Locks), Tupou (OB), ????
Out of contract but no status update - Pama Fou, Dom Shipperly & Jordy Reid
NEEDED - Centres. - Meakes /Rona ?
My A team
1. Faulkner 2. Uelese 3. Ainsley
4. Phillips 5. Coleman
6. Timani 8. Mafi 7. Hardwick
9. Genia 10. Lance 11. Koroibete 12. Hodge 13. Naivalu 14. DHP 15. Maddocks
16. Hanson 17. Daley 18. Talakai 19. Parling 20. RHP 21. Fainga'a 22. Stirzaker 23. Tuipolotu
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daz
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That is a pretty special team being pulled together.
It's always easy to get carried away with expectations, especially when the team are still bolting the wooden spoon to the boardroom wall, but with all the shit going on in 2017 there will be huge pressure for the Rebels to deliver in 2018.
Still, I defy any rusted-on Rebels supporters to not get a bit excited when looking at this list!
I'm looking forward to seeing how it is all coming together at pre-season games next year, that's for sure!
It's always easy to get carried away with expectations, especially when the team are still bolting the wooden spoon to the boardroom wall, but with all the shit going on in 2017 there will be huge pressure for the Rebels to deliver in 2018.
Still, I defy any rusted-on Rebels supporters to not get a bit excited when looking at this list!
I'm looking forward to seeing how it is all coming together at pre-season games next year, that's for sure!
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Nicholas Shehadie (39)
How well we do in our re-birth year in 2018 will depend on how well Wessels and his team bring the two main groups together and get them working as a team. Excited? Hells yeah! But keeping expectations in check - 2018 may not be THE year, but hopefully one that brings more smiles than tears.
Mr Wobbly
Alan Cameron (40)
We probably still need at least one more backrower (OSF) and another centre.
This year we used 10 in the backrow including Schatz, Sinclair and Miller. Toolis can play six so that gives us effectively seven. I'd be happy enough if we re-signed Reid and Shippers to cover those two spots.
Whichever way you slice it though, there are going to be some pretty good players running around in the Dewar Shield next year.
This year we used 10 in the backrow including Schatz, Sinclair and Miller. Toolis can play six so that gives us effectively seven. I'd be happy enough if we re-signed Reid and Shippers to cover those two spots.
Whichever way you slice it though, there are going to be some pretty good players running around in the Dewar Shield next year.
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daz
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No matter how hard we try, there will never be another Mitch. Ever. It's so upsetting. On a related matter, with the departure of Mitch and after a global search, I can confirm that Sam Jeffries has signed a 2 year deal to be stalked by me in 2018/19.
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Nicholas Shehadie (39)
I didn’t see that coming, Daz. A forward AND a redhead! You’ve changed!No matter how hard we try, there will never be another Mitch. Ever. It's so upsetting. On a related matter, with the departure of Mitch and after a global search, I can confirm that Sam Jeffries has signed a 2 year deal to be stalked by me in 2018/19.
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daz
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In the spirit of player development and pathways, it was important to promote an old school Rebels player, not a newly minted blow-in! Mitch has formally approved of the replacement, and Sam is excited to see what the next 2 years of being stalked is like - There are some benefits, after all!
Geez, as a former redhead and forward, I'm glad I've missed the cut. Nothing worse than a drunk dial from Daz at 4am.
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daz
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Two things that require clarification: 1. FORMER is the relevant word - I only deal with CURRENT players, regardless of hair condition or colour. 2. I am pretty sure my 4am drunk dials are not to initiate booty calls.
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Greg Davis (50)
No matter how hard we try, there will never be another Mitch. Ever. It's so upsetting. On a related matter, with the departure of Mitch and after a global search, I can confirm that Sam Jeffries has signed a 2 year deal to be stalked by me in 2018/19.
I've never met Sam but he looks like the life of the party. Good choice. Hopefully he steps up an accepts the mantle of Folk Hero. Laurie has the People's Champ gig all sealed up.
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Geoff Shaw (53)
Jordy is going back to Manly, his back is healed but was not offered a contact in the end. Few clubs were interested but scared off by the injury. It's a shame as he was having his best season and is a good clubman. No idea about Fou Shipperly is training with the squad so I am going to assume his around next year, hopefully he can have a injury free year and find some of that form from a few years back. Would be a good reserve to be coming onto the wing with 20 min to go.
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daz
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There have been a few Rebels depart over the years, who I have regretted things didn't turn out differently; Jordy is going to top the list by daylight.
Such effort and imposing physicality, yet so very little to show for it. Barely rated a regular starting position.
Good luck mate, you were a crowd favourite, that's for sure.
Such effort and imposing physicality, yet so very little to show for it. Barely rated a regular starting position.
Good luck mate, you were a crowd favourite, that's for sure.
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