Rebels 2019

[RoffsChoice]

To'omua only started 3 games at 10 for Leicester, during the six nations. He played 12 outside Ford for just about every other game, including all the European cup games

Went through and you're right. Just so happened to watch Leicester for two weeks in that three week window, haha. 19 games at 12, 3 at 10.

Though, for the people who doubt him as a 10 (and as a goal kicker) check out those Quins and Saracens games. Showed his class.

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[neilc]

Good goalkicking and defence by To'omua in those highlights, didn't see a lot else. Strong forwards, maybe he could come to the Reds, we need a 10 and since his parents are missionaries Thorn might approve. To'omua was a very good player when in Oz but I do recall him more as a great defender and strong runner, less of a playmaker but maybe that's just my memory. He might find it different at the Rebels without dominant forwards as the game against the Reds showed. Rebels definitely need a 10 though.

 

[kiap]

Good goalkicking.

An underrated attribute, IMO. When able to be maintained under pressure (not that the Premiership would show that too much) it's worth its weight.

In those clips, To'omua showed some handy kicking in general play (producing tries) and ran through some weak defence for another try. I don't think he's got a bad pass either. While To'omua may not be a World XV ten, he's a very good one.

And a point of note: He's not flaky!

 

[Mr Wobbly]

Went through and you're right. Just so happened to watch Leicester for two weeks in that three week window, haha. 19 games at 12, 3 at 10.

Though, for the people who doubt him as a 10 (and as a goal kicker) check out those Quins and Saracens games. Showed his class.

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*snip

How good is Telusa Veainu though? I still can't believe we let that guy go. Thanks, TT.

 

[RugbyReg]

Colby is off to Connacht. Did we know this yet?

 

[oztimmay]

Colby is off to Connacht. Did we know this yet?

No, well not me. Perhaps Rock Lobster has been sitting on this news for a while.

If confirmed, sad to see one of the nicest blokes leave the club. Glad to see he played his 100th down here. He will be missed.

 

[oztimmay]

...and there's the confirmation. The wrong player in the picture tho.

 

[swingpass]

the transfer was known a while ago i thought. it is Colby in the picture Mafi hasnt played for the Rising.

 

[Scooter]

the transfer was known a while ago i thought. it is Colby in the picture Mafi hasnt played for the Rising.

Swingpass that photo is from the Brisbane Tens and therefore isn't a Rising photo.

Sad to see Colby leave, has been awesome for the Rebels.

 

[Mr Wobbly]

No, well not me. Perhaps Rock Lobster has been sitting on this news for a while.

If confirmed, sad to see one of the nicest blokes leave the club. Glad to see he played his 100th down here. He will be missed.

Yep, this news was leaked back in May. Still a shame to see it confirmed though

 

[Rock Lobster]

Yes I have been sitting on this, however I can tell you the final decision was only made on Monday after the Rebels made a last ditch play to keep him there for next season after getting wind of the Connacht offer. While he had been looking at overseas options for a while the Connacht offer only came through in late June after a deal fell through with a kiwi backrower, so any talk of this being done in May is false.

 

[Mr Wobbly]

Yes I have been sitting on this, however I can tell you the final decision was only made on Monday after the Rebels made a last ditch play to keep him there for next season after getting wind of the Connacht offer. While he had been looking at overseas options for a while the Connacht offer only came through in late June after a deal fell through with a kiwi backrower, so any talk of this being done in May is false.

Thanks, RL. I did a quick search of the 2018 thread, this is the post I remembered (actually I recall that there was a deleted post with a bit more info). It is pretty non-specific.

Apologies fellas not sure how it was deleted. However, yes correct the Rebels have Naisarani in their sights. Colby looks set to be heading abroad which will be a loss to the club. Jones returned rumour still lingering.

 

[Rock Lobster]

No worries at all Mr Wobbly. I missed that post that got deleted so couldn't comment at the time.

I can tell you Colby has loved his time in Melbourne and would like to settle there when he and his family eventually return to Oz

 

[Brumby Jack]

Yes I have been sitting on this, however I can tell you the final decision was only made on Monday after the Rebels made a last ditch play to keep him there for next season after getting wind of the Connacht offer. While he had been looking at overseas options for a while the Connacht offer only came through in late June after a deal fell through with a kiwi backrower, so any talk of this being done in May is false.

If the deal only came in late, you only have to look at who gave him his start at the Brumbies and where they are now coaching...

 

[oztimmay]

If the deal only came in late, you only have to look at who gave him his start at the Brumbies and where they are now coaching.

As referenced in one of the twitterr posts from Connacht. The photo - Colby, sans beard, in a Brumbies "CA era" Jesery.

 

[Mr Wobbly]

Contracted for 2019 (so far):

Props
Jermaine Ainsley
Ben Daley
Pone Fa’amausili
Tetera Faulkner
Fereti Sa'aga
Sam Talakai
Laurie Weeks

Hookers
Jordan Uelese

Locks
Adam Coleman
Matt Philip

Back Row
Angus Cottrell
Richard Hardwick
Ross Haylett-Petty
Rob Leota
Isi Naisarani (not sure if officially confirmed)

Half Backs
Will Genia
Harrison Goddard

Fly Half

Centres
Reece Hodge
Bill Meakes
Sione Tuipulotu
Semisi Tupou

Outside Backs
Sefanaia Naivalu
Dane Haylett-Petty
Jack Maddocks



Not yet contracted:

Tom Moloney
Sama Malolo
Anaru Rangi
Sam Jeffries
Michael Ruru
Tayler Adams
Jack Debreczeni
Tom English
Marika Koroibete



Leaving:
Parling, Mafi, Fainga'a, Timani, McGregor, Horwitz, Hutchison


Any others?

 

[oztimmay]

You know you wanna chuck To'omua on that list

 

[upthereds#!]

Timani is signed until the end of 19. I think it's a big mistake to let him go/push him out. Also a shame they flicked Mcgregor, no real australian developing flyhalf for the franchise.

 

[Rebels3]

Contracted for 2019 (so far):

Props
Jermaine Ainsley
Ben Daley
Pone Fa’amausili
Tetera Faulkner
Fereti Sa'aga
Sam Talakai
Laurie Weeks

Hookers

Locks
Adam Coleman
Matt Philip

Back Row
Angus Cottrell
Richard Hardwick
Ross Haylett-Petty
Rob Leota
Isi Naisarani (not sure if officially confirmed)

Half Backs
Will Genia
Harrison Goddard

Fly Half

Centres
Reece Hodge
Bill Meakes
Sione Tuipulotu
Semisi Tupou

Outside Backs
Sefanaia Naivalu
Dane Haylett-Petty
Jack Maddocks



Not yet contracted:

Tom Moloney
Sama Malolo
Anaru Rangi
Jordan Uelese
Sam Jeffries
Michael Ruru
Tayler Adams
Jack Debreczeni
Tom English
Marika Koroibete



Leaving:
Parling, Mafi, Fainga'a, Timani, McGregor, Horwitz, Hutchison


Any others?

Uelese is signed until 2020

https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/...0/news-story/3411e8a4eff06198ad941fafbeba496a

 

[Rebels3]

I also believe Koroibete is signed until the end of 2019 but can't find anything definitive online about it, other than reports saying he signed a 3 year deal with the Rebels mentioned in some reports.

Cant be bothered snooping around too much, gotta actually work while im at my desk