Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
I did forget about MP (Moana Pasifika) in Melbourne as well
Rebels 2022
- Thread starter RugbyReg
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Some good signs for the Rebels. They could have easily won the game last night. Things that let them down were; basic errors at crucial times, 2 botched penalties - crooked throw & kicking it dead, when they had momentum & probably would have scored - & missed penalties. Worse was the defence from the starting forwards, with the exception of Canham who was excellent, and maybe Phillip. Ioane - 3 tackles & 2 missed tackles, Hardwick 2 & 2, Eloff 3, Wells 6&1, Orr 6&2 (think this is generous - i only counted 2 missed) ((Stats from super Rugby Match Centre)). Player comments: Orr - I think we have got to give someone else a shot. Ulese - definately needs a rest. Eloff - Good. Canham - excellent, Philip - good. Wells - position should be under pressure - but won't be as he is captain. Hardwick - has been solid in attack, poor in defence. Ioane - terrible game -lack of fitness has him out of position most times - especially in defence. Powell - lots of missed tackles - needs to be a bit faster passing. To'omua - good apart from missed conversions - still best option at 10 NSW. Kellaway - good, still needs to step up. ; Nu'u - Good, Vahu - excellent. Hodge - much better. Young - good.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Vahu also been good.
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
Had a very good game last night. It’s not all doom and gloom but we need to win.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
I saw green shoots but the bigger problem (for most if not all 0z sides) is the kiwi games are looming
swingpass
Peter Sullivan (51)
i've seen green shoots, even nascent flowering, every year since their inception, only to see the hope wither and die. the thing that gets me is that the problems are the same each time, they never seem to learn the lessons. thats the immense frustration
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
Both locks played 80 min, that's really not sustainable for too long.
Agree Canham has been doing really well for a rookie without any NRC prior.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
I hear you - easier to be optimistic as an outsider.
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
That’s true but when we can start two of Hosea, Canham and Phillip and bench the other it will be an area of strength for mine
GoMelbRebels
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Great to see another Quin in Josh Canham doing well. They are the Sydney Uni of the south…
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
They have down bloody well Hosea, Canham, Paisami and Valetini all played juniors there
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
Melbourne Rebels Injury List:
Trevor Hosea – Foot (Round 12– 13)
Pone Fa’amausili – Calf (Round 11- 12)
Rob Leota – Hamstring (Round 10-11)
Josh Kemeny – ACL (TBC)
Josh Canham – Concussion (Round 8)
Tamati Ioane – Concussion (Round 8)
Ross Haylett-Petty- Concussion (Round 8)
Lachie Anderson – Groin (TBC)
Joe Pincus – Groin (TBC)
Jeral Skelton – ACL (Round 8)
Trevor Hosea – Foot (Round 12– 13)
Pone Fa’amausili – Calf (Round 11- 12)
Rob Leota – Hamstring (Round 10-11)
Josh Kemeny – ACL (TBC)
Josh Canham – Concussion (Round 8)
Tamati Ioane – Concussion (Round 8)
Ross Haylett-Petty- Concussion (Round 8)
Lachie Anderson – Groin (TBC)
Joe Pincus – Groin (TBC)
Jeral Skelton – ACL (Round 8)
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
Hi Dr Nick
Tex
Greg Davis (50)
Well done mate, better than a kick in the balls!
I expect you'll be sending out invitations to the local GAGR crew for the corporate box...?