Rising v QLD Country, 18 Oct @ AAMI Park

[oztimmay]

Round nine and we remain undefeated. What a good feeling

After coming off a win against the Stars the boys from the bush will be keen to take a high profile scale to end the season on a high note. The Rising will be looking to ensure the heading to the finals with good momentum.

Rising could possibly lose engo and jonesey to Wallaby commitment (a good thing) and Veianu is out for the remainder of the NRC season with a dodgy hand. This could be a real test of our depth.

No matchday preview yet, will be posted when available.

I'll be there with bells on, then i'll be screaming off to the nearest pub/TV to watch the Wallabies....er..win? (glass half full guy).

Usual deal at the Rising match; kids under 12 free, think the two for one is still going and with an earlier start they may even serve decent Beer. E can only hope.

Rising by 10.

 

[oztimmay]

Also, the international 7s will be on prior to the match. Fe local boys in there, few internationals. Should be entertaining, but not sure if I can get there that early.

http://www.melbournerebels.com.au/news/article/melbourne-international-sevens-schedule-released

 

[oztimmay]

Match preview

http://www.melbournerebels.com.au/news/article/round-9-preview-rising-vs-qld-country

 

[KevinO]

Also, the international 7s will be on prior to the match. Fe local boys in there, few internationals. Should be entertaining, but not sure if I can get there that early.

http://www.melbournerebels.com.au/news/article/melbourne-international-sevens-schedule-released

Glad that PH beat your boys in the final last week and get to compete this week.

 

[elementfreak]

Did you see the 7s Kevin? Was a decent day out there I thought, however the teams like Tribe, Red Rock, Daveata and Auckland will be the main contenders this weekend.

 

[RugbyReg]

Country team named:

Will be interesting to see if young Paia'aua gets a run. He's the young guy they've signed from the Broncos.

Bond University Queensland Country side to face the Melbourne Rising:

1. Andrew Parker (Townsville Brothers) - Starting debut
2. Ryan Freney (GPS)
3. Campbell Wakely (University of Queensland)
4. Dan Gorman (GPS)
5. Blake Enever (Reds/Easts)
6. Mitch King (GPS)
7. Jack de Guingand (University of Queensland)
8. Ben Adams (Sunnybank)
9. Sam Grasso (GPS)
10. Matt Brandon (Easts)
11. Pierce Fitzgerald (Brothers)
12. Sam Johnson (Reds WTS/GPS)
13. Campbell Magnay (GPS)
14. Tom Pincus (University of Queensland)
15. Jamie-Jerry Taulagi (Reds/University of Queensland)

Reserves
16. Michael Parker (Townsville Brothers)
17. Feao Fotuaika (Sunnybank)
18. Tonga Ma’afu (Norths)
19. Rubin Fuimaono (Bond University)
20. James Turner (Souths)
21. James Tuttle (GPS)
22. Clynton Knox (Brothers)
23. Duncan Paia’aua (Reds) - Potential debut

 

[elementfreak]

Number 7 is a Melbourne product IIRC, good to see him playing in the NRC.

 

[RugbyReg]

he's been fantastic of late too. 3 tries v the Spirit and was all over the Stars last week.

 

[elementfreak]

Hopefully he can push for an EPS spot at one of the clubs.

 

[oztimmay]

According to the Twitsphere the Rising team will be named tomorrow morning.

 

[qwerty51]

You'd hope they rest all the potential Wallabies to get the others some game time in case they're needed.

 

[KevinO]

Did you see the 7s Kevin? Was a decent day out there I thought, however the teams like Tribe, Red Rock, Daveata and Auckland will be the main contenders this weekend.

I didn't get out there, wanted to but had to help my sister move house and than had a house warming at a friends place. Heard the semi was a great finish, side line conversion to win.

Hope Powerhouse can do well, the prize money will help the new clubhouse fund just nicely. But agree that they should be outclassed in this one.

 

[Mr Wobbly]

Melbourne Rising team to face Queensland Country:

1. Toby Smith (Melbourne Uni/Rebels)
2. Pat Leafa (Box Hill/Rebels) (Vice Captain)
3. Paul Alo-Emile (Power House/ Rebels)
4. Sam Jeffries (Melbourne Uni/Rebels)
5. Cadeyrn Neville (Foostcray/Rebels)
6. Luke Jones (Moorabbin/Rebels)
7. Sean McMahon (Endeavour Hills/Rebels)
8. Lopeti Timani (Footscray/Rebels)
9. Nic Stirzaker (Endeavour Hills/Rebels) (Captain)
10. Jack Debreczeni (Endeavour Hills/Rebels)
11. Joe Kamana (Moorabbin)
12. Mitch Inman (Southern Districts/Rebels) (Vice Captain)
13. Tom English (Melbourne Uni/Rebels)
14. Rennie Lautolo-Molimau (Endeavour Hills)
15. Jonah Placid (Rebels)

16. Tom Sexton (Power House/Rebels)
17. Fereti Sa’aga (Melbourne Uni)
18. Cruze Ah-Nau (Footscray/Rebels)
19. Pom Simona (Harlequin) (Vice Captain)
20. OJ Noa (Harlequin)
21. Luke Burgess (Melbourne/Rebels)
22. Lloyd Johansson (Harlequin)
23. Martin Naufahu (Foostcray)

 

[qwerty51]

Stupid decision, should've given all the club players game time in a dead rubber. Now what happens when half your team is missing in the finals.

 

[oztimmay]

Two late changes to the rising side; Lloyd and Pom to start, Jonsey and Tom to the bench. Mitch to OC to accommodate Lloyd.

Players also wearing club socks this weekend. Can someone give Jonah a nice clean pair of Box Hill socks please

 

[Highlander35]

Just a little bit greedy there OT.

Ben, Jonah and Sefa in one side would carve up next year, without even accounting for the other boys!

 

[oztimmay]

Especially if Noni has another run

 

[Mr Wobbly]

Two late changes to the rising side; Lloyd and Pom to start, Jonsey and Tom to the bench. Mitch to OC to accommodate Lloyd.

Players also wearing club socks this weekend. Can someone give Jonah a nice clean pair of Box Hill socks please

I wonder if this means Jones and Engo won't be available for the finals?

 

[oztimmay]

The reason given was they had been in the Wobs squad all week, therefore hadn't trained in their positions. Makes sense.

 

[Highlander35]

Rising on the pitch, Rebels medical room in attendance, lets get this game going!