SR2023 R3 - Rebels vs Waratahs Friday 10 March @ 7.35pm

[Scooter]

I haven’t really ever rated Stacy Ili but he has been outstanding this season and was again tonight. I think he’s been the Rebels’ best so far this year.

Reg, I think our best three players in the first 3 games have been Hardwick, Ili and Gordon.

Ili has improved out of sight. Some of the runs he has made this year with his steps. I didn't realise he could do that.

 

[dru]

Reg, I think our best three players in the first 3 games have been Hardwick, Ili and Gordon.

Ili has improved out of sight. Some of the runs he has made this year with his steps. I didn't realise he could do that.

I'm probably on my own, but I'm liking Hodge sticking with 13 as well.

 

[RugbyReg]

Reg, I think our best three players in the first 3 games have been Hardwick, Ili and Gordon.

Ili has improved out of sight. Some of the runs he has made this year with his steps. I didn't realise he could do that.

Yep agree with those three. Just think the change in Ili’s game has been so defining. The key though, as you say, has been multiple players playing very well.

 

[Rebel man]

Gordon would have to be in Wallabies contention, 3 tries in 3 weeks, actually very good defensively, has a kicking and passing game. Not sure about his goal kicking though

 

[Rebel man]

Any idea what happened to Trev? Was at the game so just saw him go off

 

[AFL_Converted]

I haven’t really ever rated Stacy Ili but he has been outstanding this season and was again tonight. I think he’s been the Rebels’ best so far this year.

He has really good feet in attack, and is often Jonny on the spot to support a break but his defence is a bit soft IMHO.

Cannot see him being a international 12. Would get hammered by the big boys at that level

 

[Wallaby Man]

Not that we have shortages at 12, but is he eligible for the wallabies?

Already capped by Samoa.

 

[KevinO]

Any idea what happened to Trev? Was at the game so just saw him go off

Cramp by the look of it, long shift for someone with 80 mins game time in the last 2 years

 

[TSR]

As a complete neutral, I reaĺy enjoyed game, and the underdog winning makes it better. To all our Rebel supporters on here, you can be very proud of the performance, and I hope sets up weekend for you all. Your boys went well last weekend, and carried that momentum tjis week.
Enjoy fellas!

Agree. Good game to watch - from my couch at least.

Agree with Reg Ili superb. Gordon rightly getting plenty of praise but I thought it was Ili that sparked a lot of the key attack. I thought the whole Rebels backline were sharp.

Rebels need to play for 80 minutes. If they do that they’ll be a test for most teams.

 

[Dctarget]

Fuck yeah, what a ripper game. Don't know if I could've taken a 0/3 start to the season, hopefully Mr. Foote sleeps a bit better. As others have said, Dickie Hardwick has been immense along with Gordon (I hope Eddie is watching this game right now whilst he's in France). Ili's step looks so slow that it can't fool anyone but he always makes half a break.

Rebels looked great in attack but it was their kicking that won it. Anderson, Hodge & Gordon are such a tidy set of kickers, punished the 'Tahs.

Also, fuck me Gibbon has been beat up, played the entire game.

Hooper quite ineffective. Hoping Gamble steps up.

 

[TSR]

Cramp by the look of it, long shift for someone with 80 mins game time in the last 2 years

Let’s hope so. Pretty solid game and the poor bugger deserves some luck.

 

[KevinO]

I haven’t really ever rated Stacy Ili but he has been outstanding this season and was again tonight. I think he’s been the Rebels’ best so far this year.

Really has been outstanding the last 2 games and barely getting a mention. Second most run meters for the Rebels tonight

 

[WTF?]

Congrats to Reb’s, deserved win. Tahs played terribly!

What’s with the person operating the clock not keeping time properly. Ref calls time off and clock keeps going for more than 20 seconds. Siren went early - made absolutely no difference to this match, but certainly could do one day.

 

[Dctarget]

Surprised Waratahs' on ballers didn't get many pilfers. Waratahs were close to the line so many times only for Hardwick & Mafi to steal it, or Uelese & Pone later on.

Waratahs big budget players didn't deliver. Swinton got outplayed by no name Kemeny. Jed by Canham & Hosea.

 

[Dctarget]

Seriously how the fuck have Rugby Australia pursued this shit

Having a great time in Melbourne.

Rugby can fuck off though.

Fucking shocking. No one here. No atmosphere. Nothing.

Why do they even exist?

Tahs not doing too good. Have to say though - this has been the worst rugby viewing experience of my life.

Fuck me thought the scg feels empty. Legit played fourth div subbies in front of more people. Drunk tho.

Gotta be at most a thousand people here.

Eaaaat a massive dick.

Glad you enjoyed the game, the Rebels certainly did!

 

[TSR]

Derps is just the Eeyore of GAGR.

 

[Lightblue]

Derps is just the Eeyore of GAGR.

Who goes to a game live and bothers to put in on this forum?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Ili, Hodge, Wilkin and Hardwick were great for the Rebels. No real stand outs for the Tahs with flat periods costing them big time.

There’s a lot of talk (on here) about Gordon but he does as much shit as he does good. Once he can cut that out he’ll be a chance of a Wallaby spot. He is improving which is good to see.

25 or so penalties is still absurd. Especially with the League on now.

 

[TSR]

Ili, Hodge, Wilkin and Hardwick were great for the Rebels. No real stand outs for the Tahs with flat periods costing them big time.

There’s a lot of talk (on here) about Gordon but he does as much shit as he does good. Once he can cut that out he’ll be a chance of a Wallaby spot. He is improving which is good to see.

25 or so penalties is still absurd. Especially with the League on now.

Gordon still has plenty of development to do - which is to be expected from a 10 his age.

But he has been far better in the first couple of rounds the either Edmed or Donaldson. Jones doesn’t have any well established young 10s to select (Lolesio would be closest) so he’s definitely a Wallaby chance.

 

[Marce]

The broadcasters should borrow the NRL’s crowd sound effects. They even had it running during the COVID crowd lockouts

43k at Suncorp tonight for Broncos-Cowboys. It's not funny, mate. Not funny