Rebels 2021

[GoMelbRebels]

I just want to hear about some signings now so I can update their Wikipedia pages.

 

[Rebels3]

I think the funniest thing about that Rebels blog post is learning that Louwrens sustained a bicep injury. As the man with perhaps the biggest pipes outside of those strapped to Pierre Spies, it's a beautiful irony that they couldn't handle the heat

Sad thing is, if he’s clean or not but I always doubt his condition due to his past of been caught with steroids. It was a long time ago, but fell in the great tradition of SA players caught using. Shame as he’s prob 99% clean but you lose the benefit of the doubt

 

[oztimmay]

Rebels SM talking up a big annoucement this morning

Let the speculation begin. GMR - fire up the 'pedia

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Rebels SM talking up a big annoucement this morning

Let the speculation begin. GMR - fire up the 'pedia

Danny Cipriani making a return? No?

 

[GoMelbRebels]

I have logged into the Wiki, ready to go!

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Rebels SM talking up a big annoucement this morning

Let the speculation begin. GMR - fire up the 'pedia

Joe Powell signing

 

[Wilson]

Lol at the brumbies announcing it before the rebels could:
https://brumbies.rugby/news/2020/09/30/joe-powell-brumbies-depart

Bloody good get though, replaces Louwrens and then some. They can really build a pairing with him and whoever the 10 will be going forward (Gordon?)

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Joe Powell signing

His Wiki page is very much of need of an update anyway. No stats since 2016...

 

[GoMelbRebels]

The other Skelton is coming home?

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Confirmed - it IS Joe Powell!

 

[oztimmay]

Powell confirmed on a 2 year deal.

 

[oztimmay]

It's what we need - another quality scrum-half. Bloody fantastic news.

 

[Rebels3]

That’s good news. Makes us stronger in an area that was underwhelming all year.

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Guess that means I'll have to stop making fun of him (it was all just friendly banter, you know that, Joe?).

 

[Rebels3]

Need another lock, a centre that can cover 12/13 and a winger.

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Need another lock, a centre that can cover 12/13 and a winger.

I have those in my shopping cart too.

 

[Tex]

Sad thing is, if he’s clean or not but I always doubt his condition due to his past of been caught with steroids. It was a long time ago, but fell in the great tradition of SA players caught using. Shame as he’s prob 99% clean but you lose the benefit of the doubt

From the long proud tradition of SA schoolboys jacking up on the arnold juice

 

[Tex]

Powell is a great signing, good for both parties. I'm going to have to adjust my attitude towards the annoying bastard now that he's one of us

 

[Rebels3]

I have those in my shopping cart too.

12/13 might be covered by Mosese Tuipulotu if Meakes and Magnay stay. Wouldn’t mind having his brother back at the club as well, always rated him good enough for Super Rugby. There isn’t many wing options floating around.

Cummins rumors generally mean where there is smoke there is fire, so possibly the direction they will go next season while Philip plays in France.

 

[Mr Wobbly]

We have plenty of spots to fill, a rough guide:

1 Cameron Orr
2 Jordan Uelese
3 Pone Fa'amausili
4 Steve Cummins **
5 Trevor Hosea
6 Josh Kemeny
7 Brad Wilkin *
8 Isi Naisarani
9 Joe Powell (welcome aboard, Joe)
10 Carter Gordan **
11 Marika Koroibete
12 Matt To'omua
13 Campbell Magnay *
14 Reece Hodge
15 Dane Haylett-Petty

16 Declan Moore *
17 Matt Gibbon
18 Cabous Eloff *
19 Ross Haylett-Petty *
20 Rob Leota
21 Richard Hardwick * / Michael Wells *
22 Frank Lomani / James Tuttle *
23 Billy Meakes *

* = Not announced as re-signed but not confirmed leaving

** = Rumoured

Edit: There is also Tom Pincus who was on a short term deal, only injury cover though AFAIK.