Sword of Justice
Nev Cottrell (35)
He’s missing out.
Aussie Player Exodus
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Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Josh Kemeny has signed with Northampton for 2 years from 2025:
Wallaby signs with English giants in new setback for reeling Rebels
In another dose of disappointment for the Melbourne Rebels, two-Test Wallaby Josh Kemeny will leave the embattled Super Rugby franchise at season’s end. The…
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Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
He's going to be an absolute star over there. Kemeny is also fringe wallaby, what a loss.Josh Kemeny has signed with Northampton for 2 years from 2025:
Wallaby signs with English giants in new setback for reeling Rebels
In another dose of disappointment for the Melbourne Rebels, two-Test Wallaby Josh Kemeny will leave the embattled Super Rugby franchise at season’s end. The…www.theroar.com.au
Rebels are fucked either way, club folds or stays with no players.
SouthernX
John Thornett (49)
If there’s one position group the rebels are stacked at… it’s the back row. While it suck’s to lose Kemeny. They won’t miss him unless they get in injury scenario and depth is tested…
Speaking of that I heard that Zac Hough tore his ACL in offseason, any truth? personally thought he was close to a Matchday 23 appearance… had a real good QPR season last year.
Speaking of that I heard that Zac Hough tore his ACL in offseason, any truth? personally thought he was close to a Matchday 23 appearance… had a real good QPR season last year.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
That's really disappointing to hear. Hough looked like an absolute star coming out of schools but hasn't been able to catch a break since.
The Honey Badger
Jim Lenehan (48)
You are assuming the Rebels continue to exist in 2025
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
This is why all these fucking retards calling for Aus to cut a team to improve the remaining franchises fortunes were dead wrong.
I'd say 90% of the good players from the Rebels immediately fly to Europe or Japan on their collapse (which is inevitable - sorry DC). I mean, why are any Aus players even still here? It's a farce at every level.
I'd say 90% of the good players from the Rebels immediately fly to Europe or Japan on their collapse (which is inevitable - sorry DC). I mean, why are any Aus players even still here? It's a farce at every level.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
So watched the KOKO podcast today, Mack Hanson was the guest, was asked what's the difference with Irish rugby compared to Aus that allowed him to breakout and become a star. The answer was pretty bloody simple, more opportunity because you play more games at club level.
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
Been saying it forever the season is too short
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
Yep totally agree it's to short, when you think about Super Rugby, players spend more time in pre-season then actual season per year. Well those outside of international duties.
Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
This is slightly tongue-in-cheek because I broadly agree, but Mack Hansen's games per year so far are....
2019 - 1 for Brumbies
2020 - 5 for Brumbies
2021 - 15 for Brumbies
21/22 - 14 for Connacht
22/23 - 14 for Connacht
23/24 - 4 for Connacht (so far)
2019 - 1 for Brumbies
2020 - 5 for Brumbies
2021 - 15 for Brumbies
21/22 - 14 for Connacht
22/23 - 14 for Connacht
23/24 - 4 for Connacht (so far)
Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
Yep. Ireland man-of-the-match in the 6 nations after all of 10 club games in the country. Not sure it's the volume of club games that broke you through there Mack!
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
Anyone coming off contract in 2024 is a big problem/opportunity
Mafi, Talakai, Eloff -- all should be priority targets for australian Super Rugby teams. Especially the props with so many foreigners being brought in.
Tualima in the 2nd row and Maiava in the backrow may be tougher to place, but Maiava is young and powerful and could just as easily be a Moana target. Wilkins finishing up also - wouldn't be surprised to see him leave.
Where would a Carter Gordon go!? Brumbies would be a strong chance. Lolesio is popular at Toulon and if he doesnt get a decent wallaby shot this year, may look to move himself anyway.
Kellaway already going back to the Tahs, so that leaves the Vaihu brothers. Are they better at home in QLD, or are the force eager for anyone who can player back 3!
Keep in mind this is just those finishing in 2024, so there negotiation position isn't great.
Mafi, Talakai, Eloff -- all should be priority targets for australian Super Rugby teams. Especially the props with so many foreigners being brought in.
Tualima in the 2nd row and Maiava in the backrow may be tougher to place, but Maiava is young and powerful and could just as easily be a Moana target. Wilkins finishing up also - wouldn't be surprised to see him leave.
Where would a Carter Gordon go!? Brumbies would be a strong chance. Lolesio is popular at Toulon and if he doesnt get a decent wallaby shot this year, may look to move himself anyway.
Kellaway already going back to the Tahs, so that leaves the Vaihu brothers. Are they better at home in QLD, or are the force eager for anyone who can player back 3!
Keep in mind this is just those finishing in 2024, so there negotiation position isn't great.
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Nay, Brumbies want Lolesio to stay...
Brumbies go all in on star as Super Rugby market gets ready to explode
The Brumbies are resisting the temptation to look at alternatives.
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
They play for 4 months of the year
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
I'm sure they do, but having a good rep in france may just mean they simply can't come close to matching an offer if RA don't look like 'valuing' LolesioNay, Brumbies want Lolesio to stay...
Brumbies go all in on star as Super Rugby market gets ready to explode
The Brumbies are resisting the temptation to look at alternatives.www.canberratimes.com.au