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I would say it will be a lot like when they signed up Rob Leota at 18. They will be signed and will train with the squad but realistically they are filling the roles of the old EPS contracts.

The issue is that the Rebels have categorically said that none of their players will play in the Melbourne competition. Highlighting a range of reasons; competition not good enough, agents demand their players go elsewhere, etc etc. The issue now being without a hope of NRC or playing...

Representatives from Dewar shield clubs have been told that all young players will be sent away to test them at a higher level. dominance at Dewar Shield does not equate to Super Rugby. If they are older and a bit more established they can stay. Basically the rebels have no interest in pushing...

Quick thoughts from the game: I feel like swinton has been doing a lot of shoulder charges and getting away with it. This was just the first time he hit someone one dangerously. Isi is a tough fella but he went limp on impact from that one for a second or two. Swinton needs to wrap the arms...

It always amazed me that both neville and pyle never got a look in with the wallabies. Imagine if the the rebels had kept pyle, neville and jones on board!

West's don't look great either. A lot of talent in the team but you can't lose key players like that and expect to be jamming straight away. If this was a full season I would say they would likely come home strong but it might be a tough ask this year.

Feel sorry for Nick Jooste...I though he had played alright the last few games. Is he injured?

Good point. Brache and Jooste are smart players but not sure if they can handle Hunter's physicality.

If the Force forwards can keep parity upfront, I can see them winning this off the back of a superior kicking game. Jooste, McGregor and Lance all great kicker out of hand. I think that this could be a very tight game.

Team lists for the weekend?

I think the rebels have a lot of talent but never seem to pick a team that has any balance... Hodge should never of started 13 and is not a 13. He really is 15 and someone like the Reds would be lucky to have him there. But in this squad he isn't needed at 15 and should be relegated to the...

Is Fou injured? Lance was giving him big wraps on the last rugby ruckus podcast saying he is one to watch...

Very Intelligent Player...I think people were expecting some type of amazing finisher in the back three. But what they got was a great defender and solid ball player in the 13 channel...I just wish he got more time in the 13 role at Super/NRC level

Didn't Daugunu use to kick for Wests? Could be another option?

Perhaps? But there is a few things here which aren’t considered in your sarcastic statement; Anyone who has spent time coaching at grassroots across the states with tell you that Vic Rugby has got it wrong. Vic Players aren’t raised like the players you know in Brisbane, where it is accepted...