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Steve Williams (59)
Koroibete and DHP are now back in form which is good for the Rebels, shame about Genia but the Rebels proved they could win with out him. Looking forward to the Rebels and Tahs clash.
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Mr Wobbly
Alan Cameron (40)
Well that sucks. Do you know what the injury is?
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Alan Cameron (40)
It seems Abraham Lincoln was right - you can't believe everything you read on the internet.
WHAT? You're saying this internetz thing may sometime not...*gulp* tell the truth?
I feel so lost.......
Scooter
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
So just thought I would do a bit of an analysis with two rounds to go of our chances to make finals for the first time. Below is analysis of teams we are fighting with for finals spots.
3 Waratahs 39 points Sunwolves (H) & Brumbies (H)
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5 Chiefs 41 Brumbies (H) & Hurricanes (H)
6 Highlanders 40 Crusaders (A) & Rebels (H)
7 Jaguares 38 Bulls (A) & Sharks (A)
8 Rebels 35 Reds (A) & Highlanders (A)
9 Sharks 32 Stormers (A) & Jaguares (H)
10 Brumbies 29 Chiefs (A) & Waratahs (A)
Unfortunately the Rebels blew a big chance last week. With the Tahs 4 points ahead of us and with two home games against teams out of the eight, they are almost guaranteed top spot in conference. It goes without saying in terms of finals equation a win v the Reds is a must for the Rebels.
Chiefs with two home games, you would expect them to defeat the Brumbies so they should be safe.
With Highlanders playing the Crusaders this week, depending on other results there is a good chance that the Highlanders v Rebels could be a case of winner makes finals and loser drops out. This would not be good for the Rebels.
Could be a similar scenario for Jaguares v Sharks. Although it is a fair chance that they both win this week and Sharks beat Jaguares and therefore we would have to win both matches to make it in this scenario (depending on bonus points). Jaguares being away from home hurts their chances.
Brumbies are a mathematical chance to make it but would have to win both matches away from home and then have other results go their way. So they are unlikely.
So unfortunately given we have Highlanders in last match we could drop to 9th. Obviously we need a win v Reds but may also have to support the Bulls and Stormers this weekend. Of course if we lose to Reds it is pretty much season over.
3 Waratahs 39 points Sunwolves (H) & Brumbies (H)
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5 Chiefs 41 Brumbies (H) & Hurricanes (H)
6 Highlanders 40 Crusaders (A) & Rebels (H)
7 Jaguares 38 Bulls (A) & Sharks (A)
8 Rebels 35 Reds (A) & Highlanders (A)
9 Sharks 32 Stormers (A) & Jaguares (H)
10 Brumbies 29 Chiefs (A) & Waratahs (A)
Unfortunately the Rebels blew a big chance last week. With the Tahs 4 points ahead of us and with two home games against teams out of the eight, they are almost guaranteed top spot in conference. It goes without saying in terms of finals equation a win v the Reds is a must for the Rebels.
Chiefs with two home games, you would expect them to defeat the Brumbies so they should be safe.
With Highlanders playing the Crusaders this week, depending on other results there is a good chance that the Highlanders v Rebels could be a case of winner makes finals and loser drops out. This would not be good for the Rebels.
Could be a similar scenario for Jaguares v Sharks. Although it is a fair chance that they both win this week and Sharks beat Jaguares and therefore we would have to win both matches to make it in this scenario (depending on bonus points). Jaguares being away from home hurts their chances.
Brumbies are a mathematical chance to make it but would have to win both matches away from home and then have other results go their way. So they are unlikely.
So unfortunately given we have Highlanders in last match we could drop to 9th. Obviously we need a win v Reds but may also have to support the Bulls and Stormers this weekend. Of course if we lose to Reds it is pretty much season over.
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Charlie Fox (21)
Anybody know anything more about the little rebels clinic that is supposed to be on next Monday? I registered for my little tykes but still waiting some more detail (as promised when I registered). Getting pretty close to the date.
Any GAGRs been there in past years? What is the usual expectation re detail or should I just show up and hope for the best?
Any GAGRs been there in past years? What is the usual expectation re detail or should I just show up and hope for the best?
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Bill McLean (32)
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Jim Lenehan (48)
I haven't bothered to look at anyone else other than the Sharks or Jags.
If we win tonight and Sharks lose on the weekend we are guaranteed a spot.
Or
If we win with a bonus point and the Jags lose and don't pick up a bonus point (within 7) we qualify
However i think the most likely scenario is we win tonight and the Jags fail to pick up a point in the next 2 games (both on the road in SA), then they drop out of the 8 and we come 8th.
If we win tonight and Sharks lose on the weekend we are guaranteed a spot.
Or
If we win with a bonus point and the Jags lose and don't pick up a bonus point (within 7) we qualify
However i think the most likely scenario is we win tonight and the Jags fail to pick up a point in the next 2 games (both on the road in SA), then they drop out of the 8 and we come 8th.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
I suspect Jags will win both games in SA. The Rebels just have to keep winning - simples. Sharks and Brumbies most likely to lose both their remaining games imo.
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Jason Little (69)
Swingpass, form would suggest you are right. I will be surprised if the Jaguares were to lose two games in SA. More likely to win both, I would have thought.
Can't see the Sharks overtaking the Rebs, so they (the Rebs) are almost a shoo-in to finish at No 8.
Can't see the Sharks overtaking the Rebs, so they (the Rebs) are almost a shoo-in to finish at No 8.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
And I didn't see the Rebels going down to the Reds. The Sharks now have a better chance of leapfrogging them into the 8.
Scooter
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
I didn't expect the Rebels losing to the Reds, but it is the Rebels we should expect the unexpected.
With regards to the Sharks I would have thought they were more likely to beat Stormers than the Lions.
Tupou-land lols! What part of him did Charles hit? Could make it out on the big screen.
Scooter
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Sully not 100% sure, either a forearm or a knee / upper leg. Difficult to tell Cottrell was blocking one camera angle and the referee was blocking the other.
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