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John Thornett (49)
There's still a fair few grounds that could be used. EH, Powerhouse jnrs, Wyndham Rhinos just none of them are remotely central
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EH is possible, but I have never enjoyed the Field 1 surface.
PH Juniors has a nice deck; I just hated last year's finals experience, where I had no space to run warm-ups (I was literally in the garden bed).
Rhinos, much like Quins - a big cricket pitch in the middle.
Probably your best bet for a dedicated pitch & facilities is Box Hill.
PH Juniors has a nice deck; I just hated last year's finals experience, where I had no space to run warm-ups (I was literally in the garden bed).
Rhinos, much like Quins - a big cricket pitch in the middle.
Probably your best bet for a dedicated pitch & facilities is Box Hill.
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Andrew Slack (58)
It's been a while since I've seen any releases about it, but what's the go with the Sports precinct at La Trobe (Uni not Valley)? If the Rugby Center of excellence up that way is close to completion (or they can get access to the Women's Football Facilities) that could be on the table.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Still a building site I think
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John Thornett (49)
We have done a deal with the Brums before instead of home & away trials over 2 yrs having 2 in Albury
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Nicholas Shehadie (39)
While Box Hill doesn’t have the best ground or facilities, their hill makes for the best spectator viewing. Oh and the Bronco Burgers ain’t bad either.
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Trevor Allan (34)
Field 1 at EH is a lot better than it used to be, but I haven't checked it out post downpour over the last week, that is always when it struggled.
Same for BH - it's a feeder basin for Gardiner's Creek. I expect it would have been smashed over the last few weeks.
It's likely to be Goshs or Albury, given that most suburban grounds are in varying states of fitness and availability. Would be great PR to host it a suburban ground, and the Rebels (and Rugby in general) can't buy enough of that right now.
Best grub and at community ground, hands down. I will die on this hill.
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Trevor Allan (34)
It's a good hill to die on. However a few years ago the gourmet sausages out at Romanis weren't bad and gave the burger a run for it's money, but the burger is still top IMO.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Some positive news for the Rebels' financials this time, KFC partnership has been extended for another 2 years:
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The Melbourne Rebels Continue Their Finger Lickin’ Good Partnership With KFC
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Tim Horan (67)
There's some great marketing potential with Tupou and KFC in there.Some positive news for the Rebels' financials this time, KFC partnership has been extended for another 2 years:
The Melbourne Rebels Continue Their Finger Lickin’ Good Partnership With KFC
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John Thornett (49)
They will be on every jersey in Australia soon
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Tim Horan (67)
Louwrens has been leading the all the fitness testing and Maunder has been impressive too (but who hasn't in pre-season). I think they'll reward Ryan with the first start and play Jack off the bench.
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Andrew Slack (58)
We need to stop rewarding Louwrens for what he does on the training paddock and start judging on what happens on the field.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
No word on Tuttle?
Louwrens to start does make sense though, they'll likely want to give Gordon as much familiarity in the halves as possible with the changes through the rest of the backline.
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Ron Walden (29)
Give Maunder the start - undoubtedly a higher top end than Louwens - despite not having the gun show
