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Jim Lenehan (48)
Yep another 20-30k in the pocket as well just to make it that little bit more enticing to stay in Aus.
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John Thornett (49)
I was thinking from more of a development side of things. Blokes who are young and have missed the wallabies well they should want to play the best level of rugby available to them
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John Thornett (49)
What an unbelievable awesome back flip from the great man from the northern panthers! With his running I’d love to see him play more 8 next season & Wells at 6
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Good point another thing that makes it easier to retain players in nz with extra money from npc
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Be interesting to see what they do with Hardwick, if he will be offered a deal to stay or not. I can see Kemeny moving into a more 7 than 6 role.
I like Leota in the 6 role as I think he plays more as a hard running lock than a guy capable of playing down the tram tracks.
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John Thornett (49)
He just hits those lines hard & gives us real momentum like Isi (maybe not quite as good) that wells just can’t do. Nothing against wellsy he is a brick wall in defence but his only go forward is a cut out pass standing on the wing.
It’s going to be a difficult decision you’d think we can’t fit Hardwick/Wikin/kemeny all in the side. No one can jackel like Hardwick though
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Tim Horan (67)
Really? I'm a big fan of Kemeny but I don't see much pilfering in him which we often suffered a lack of. Hardwick provides that needed point of difference.
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Tim Horan (67)
I would love Isi to teach Rob his opportunism. Isi doesn't really run the best lines but he knows when to pick & go. With Rob's acceleration he could be very damaging.
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John Thornett (49)
I know the cap is going down again next yr but when you loose 2 wallabies & if DHP goes again you would think its at a reduced rate we should still have a bit of wiggle room in there.
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Tim Horan (67)
Koroibete has been named the Melbourne Rebels' 2021 Players' Player. He led the Rebels for carries, clean breaks, carry metres and defenders beaten. He's won nearly all Australian player awards. He sounds like he's happy in Melbourne, I hope we see him return in the future.
Michael Wells won the Spirit of Weary Dunlop award which is much deserved as well. Congratulations to both.
https://melbournerebels.rugby/news/...and-wells-honoured-for-stellar-2021-campaigns
Michael Wells won the Spirit of Weary Dunlop award which is much deserved as well. Congratulations to both.
https://melbournerebels.rugby/news/...and-wells-honoured-for-stellar-2021-campaigns
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Greg Davis (50)
Did I miss something? Who has backflipped and what's the situation?
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Bill McLean (32)
Looking at Leota's performances this season., it could well be our best signing!
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Bill McLean (32)
Where did the Sorovi rumour come from?
Would be a good addition, Are we presuming Tuttle is off as well?
I hope we can find another BurnBoy to bring through
Would be a good addition, Are we presuming Tuttle is off as well?
I hope we can find another BurnBoy to bring through
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Greg Davis (50)
Great news. Smart contract management too. Get a few caps and build your profile then bugger off to earn the euros
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John Thornett (49)
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Geoff Shaw (53)
On this, I think it would be worth throwing that extra to bring McMahon back to the Rebels. Best back row option available by a long shot.
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Tim Horan (67)
To play him on the wing? Waste of money with Wells, Leota, Hardwick, Kemeny & Wilkin (unless someone's moving on).
I'd rather put the money towards one of Naivalu, Kerevi, Naiyavoro, CFS etc. I want a big back.
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John Thornett (49)
We already have a stacked loose forwards even without Isi. Philip back pushes Rob to 6 or 8. Wells is now a staple. Hardwick (off contract) is a pure 7. Wilkin is highly rated internally & was in our leadership group & RA have Kemeny in their eyes. I like McMahon but we cant fit him in.