Rebels 2023

[Proud Pig]

Was neither happy nor particularly upset at seeing him leave. Always put in a shift but is never going to win a game or you. He seemed to be a well liked and respected leader and always gave his all on the pitch but I think has found his level as a good solid Super Rugby player. Good luck to the man I say, I hope he plays really well for the Force.

 

[Members Section]

I didn't know he had lost the captaincy.

Were there any reasons given?

Club went in a different direction & gave the C to Rob Leota

 

[GoMelbRebels]

I always found Wells to be a bit of a downer. Even if we won and played well he never seemed happy. Sure, you should never rest on your laurels but you also have to celebrate and acknowledge successes in order to justify the hard work put in to achieve that but he seldom did. Gave all on the pitch for the team, though and I hope he continues to give all for the Force (though as Captain again? Not sure).

 

[Members Section]

Only a few playing at wests tomorrow & Fourie coming off the bench at souths, doesnt look like any at UQ this yr

 

[Rebel man]

Only a few playing at wests tomorrow & Fourie coming off the bench at souths, doesnt look like any at UQ this yr

Most go back post the super season

 

[Members Section]

Rebels Injury Report

www.rugby.com.au

8 weeks without Hardwick

 

[Wallaby Man]

Injuries are obviously a common thing in rugby but no team manages to year in year out miss key players over considerable amounts of time like the Rebels do.

Hardwick
Hodge
Philip
Leota
Kellaway

You could argue are in the conversation for their 5 best players. All missing large chunks of the season.

 

[Proud Pig]

But it is the same every year.
You know we will have TT next year and he will miss the whole season with a nasty ingrown toenail.

 

[Rebel man]

Injuries are obviously a common thing in rugby but no team manages to year in year out miss key players over considerable amounts of time like the Rebels do.

Hardwick
Hodge
Philip
Leota
Kellaway

You could argue are in the conversation for their 5 best players. All missing large chunks of the season.

3 of them were broken by the wallabies

 

[Dctarget]

Will we see Philip back at all this season?

Would be amazing to put out a team like:
1. Gibbon 2. Mafi 3. Talakai
4. Hosea 5. Philip
6. Leota 8. Hardwick 7. Wilkin
16. Rangi 17. Eloff 18. Famausili 19. Canham 20 Ekuasi

 

[qwerty51]

Surely Phillip is more likely than Leota? One did an ACL, the other an Achillies although I think Leota's was a month earlier

 

[Dctarget]

Surely Phillip is more likely than Leota? One did an ACL, the other an Achillies although I think Leota's was a month earlier

Leota said he was targeting final month of Super

 

[Members Section]

Will we see Philip back at all this season?

Would be amazing to put out a team like:
1. Gibbon 2. Mafi 3. Talakai
4. Hosea 5. Philip
6. Leota 8. Hardwick 7. Wilkin
16. Rangi 17. Eloff 18. Famausili 19. Canham 20 Ekuasi

For me Canham has taken Trev's spot (for now)

Obvs Trev has a higher ceiling & will become the better lock but just atm I think Josh has had the better season

I'm not from Quins or a supporter of them but geez they are becoming a RV player factory

 

[Wallaby Man]

For me Canham has taken Trev's spot (for now)

Obvs Trev has a higher ceiling & will become the better lock but just atm I think Josh has had the better season

I'm not from Quins or a supporter of them but geez they are becoming a RV player factory

Trev was massive yesterday. It’s well timed to have Canham back next week with Trev definitely out with the 12 day stand down.

 

[Rugby Head]

Rebels Injury Report

www.rugby.com.au

8 weeks without Hardwick

Ekuasi will hold down the fort.

 

[Crashy]

Think I read Kellaway may be back next match. I like this Rebels team. Seem to be playing with growing confidence and enjoying it as well. Might draw a few supporters back at this rate.

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Ekuasi will hold down the fort.

Would like to see him signed for a few more years. Has impressed.

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Think I read Kellaway may be back next match. I like this Rebels team. Seem to be playing with growing confidence and enjoying it as well. Might draw a few supporters back at this rate.

Foote said he would be available from this weekend. Maybe off the bench? Will be a tough one in Suva.

 

[OneOrThree]

Foote said he would be available from this weekend. Maybe off the bench? Will be a tough one in Suva.

I don't reckon this week - he's meeting F1 drivers with Hodge while the squads are about to jet off to Fiji.

 

[MelbourneRebels]

I don't reckon this week - he's meeting F1 drivers with Hodge while the squads are about to jet off to Fiji.

That video was from late last night, Hodge was also there FWIW.