Rebels 2023

[RugbyReg]

But WAS he contracted?

Yes.

 

[dru]

Yes.

Another, what, 2 months of off season?

 

[Wallaby Man]

But WAS he contracted?

There was clearly a time in this process that he wasn’t. Perhaps the original approach was during this period, then the Reds got him to agree to a new contract but he decided to do a round about turn after that which lead to further conversations with the Rebels and then the Force

 

[oztimmay]

OK, throwing another pigeon into the mix. Did the Rebels ACTUALLY approach Hamish? Have they come out and said they did, or are we just relying on Mafi's word here?

 

[RugbyReg]

Another, what, 2 months of off season?

It’s all covered earlier in the thread.

 

[Rebel man]

OK, throwing another pigeon into the mix. Did the Rebels ACTUALLY approach Hamish? Have they come out and said they did, or are we just relying on Mafi's word here?

Even if they did it doesn’t fucking matter. The melt down has been laughable. We are not going to go ask the Reds if they will release him when we have no clue if he wants to come here.

 

[GoMelbRebels]

OK, this horse is officially dead.

Wasn’t it good to see Matt Gibbon in the Green and Gold!

 

[KevinO]

Wasn’t it good to see Matt Gibbon in the Green and Gold!

Amazing read, quite upsetting to. Well done Gibbo

‘He was so proud’: The heartbreak behind a Wallabies rookie’s debut

After a tough childhood, Matt Gibbon’s grandfather became his rock, his coach and his biggest inspiration.

www.smh.com.au

 

[DELETE ACCOUNT]

OK, throwing another pigeon into the mix. Did the Rebels ACTUALLY approach Hamish? Have they come out and said they did, or are we just relying on Mafi's word here?

Heres another pidgeon in the mix.

Did the Rebels or Force approach Hamish (or his management) OR
Did Hamish ( or management) approach the Rebels or Force?

If we get the answer then we might get a clearer picture of what is happening at the Reds.

 

[Mick The Munch]

I see Nathan Hughes has been released by Bristol, he would be a great ball carrying addition to our back row - he is eligible to represent Fiji now

 

[Tazzmania]

He is off to Japan:

“I’m going to Japan,” he revealed to PRTV after Bears’ 42-19 defeat at Sale Sharks on the final day of the Gallagher Premiership campaign.

 

[oztimmay]

Gotta say, with 7 A's heading home this week from Argie land, it's the best opportunity for Pone to get a run from the bench. Imagine Pone, off a nice clean restart, running into an Argie pack at 1,000 KmH.

 

[Mick The Munch]

Matt T confirmed as joining Mitsubishi Dynaboars. All the best to him, a great servant

 

[Proud Pig]

I love the Japanese club names "Mitsubishi Dynaboars", sounds like one of the cartoons my kids watched in the 90s.
Just think how much better we would be if we were the Melbourne Titanium Wombats or the Victorian Psychotic Fairy Penguins.
At least he hasn't signed for the "Karita Water Gush" as that sounds slightly unseemly and more than just a little gauche.

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Don’t knock the mighty gush. Engo played for them.

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Pone named on the bench for the 2nd test.

Nice!

 

[Dctarget]

Not that it matters too much with the Wallabies using near every player available but we can turn out an entire Wallaby front row next year (as can the 'Tahs and the Brumbies...).

 

[Members Section]

As is finals time in clubland I had a real good look across the board today, does anyone know what happend to Eltham? Dont tell me we have lost another traditional club?

 

[oztimmay]

As is finals time in clubland I had a real good look across the board today, does anyone know what happend to Eltham? Dont tell me we have lost another traditional club?

Not sure about their seniors, but I don't recall seeing them in any match updates.

Few of their junior players are now down at Quins and BH.

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Dicky Hardwick playing at 6 this weekend for Quins in their Semi Final against the Unicorns.