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Greg Davis (50)
Yeah it was boys against men. The Blues' back three were massive
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Yeah it was boys against men. The Blues' back three were massive
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John Thornett (49)
Said that to my mate at the game. You could see when the Blues kicked why they were kicking and what they hoped to achieve where as we were aimlessly kicking away possession
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John Thornett (49)
Saw that at the game last week. Odd it’s in under 16s comp but. Maybe they don’t have numbers for 18s yet. But it’s a great sign. Sport is head in Melbourne public schools so if they could grow the rugby comp in the future it could be huge for the code
It also may lead to harmonisation with the VSRU, and build more teams into the schools comp. THe big hurdle is the playing days; the new comp is a wednesday arvo, while VSRU still play Saturday sports. Creates all sorts of fun for parents where their child play in both.
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John Thornett (49)
You know what we actually looked half okay when given the opportunity tonight. Carter was not bad, had a couple of sneaky looks but soon found out gaps close a lot quicker v an NZ Super Rugby team than they do in Brisbane club footy. Joey looked his old brumbies self & played a tiny bit more instinctive than he has all year.
It was clearly Leota's best game (I mean he has had good games against lesser opposition) & Hosea just sublime.
The 1 negative, we never remotely looked like we were going to win
It was clearly Leota's best game (I mean he has had good games against lesser opposition) & Hosea just sublime.
The 1 negative, we never remotely looked like we were going to win
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Tim Horan (67)
I thought that too. Even if the scoreboard said it was within a try or two it just felt like there was no chance at all. I was just enjoying the rugby and not even daring to hope.
Classic move by Leota to have his best season when he moves overseas. He's got great acceleration. Fun fact: I used to play in the 2nd row with him before his move to flanker and he was constantly the quickest on the park. He also chip kicked me to score twice in a game. I was always confused because he's never really showed his pace till now.
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John Thornett (49)
Might be a confidence thing from Rob, now feels like he belongs at this level maybe?
You a Northern Panther or RV rep?
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Huge for the game if could grow public school participation
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Tim Horan (67)
I managed to slip my way onto the Vic school boys tour of UK + France back in the day and me & Rob roomed together. Nicest bloke, but would lick your face without warning. Odd.
Surprisingly good year crop of kids then. Sione, the Sa’agas, Leota, Uelese, the Hoseas etc.
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John Thornett (49)
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Tim Horan (67)
Look I didn’t want to be the one to say it! Some of these recent Rebels games remind me of playing Skevs.
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Steve Williams (59)
It's amazing how much better we look structurally when To'omua isn't the sole playmaker and we have bigger dynamic runners in the centers and forwards.
Still falling off far too many tackles.
Still falling off far too many tackles.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Off a very low base, it wasn’t good enough but an improvement none the less.
Gordon will play out the season.
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John Thornett (49)
Private schools will not play with public schools unfortunately. They are very protective of their comps
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John Thornett (49)
Look definitely a lot better. This is why I was shocked they didn’t blood Gordon earlier.
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Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Was speaking with someone on the weekend who is high up with Rugby Vic and Rebels about Carter Gordon. He said he was not picked earlier because during pre-season / trial he seemed a bit “deer in the headlights” so they wanted to give him more time amongst an Super Rugby setup before sending him out on the field. He seems a lot more comfortable now and if he can survive the Kiwis he can handle anything.