Melbourne Rebels 2024

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Rebels just released their first ever podcast with Pincus, Mel Kawa and Alex Mafi. It's cute, pretty routine, will be interesting to see what they do throughout the season. Good to get Mel's input and angle on women's rugby too.

Didn't realise that Mafi had been in a moon boot. Also completely forgot that Tom and Joe Pincus are two different people, they had merged in my head.

They mentioned that Mason Gordon completed the fastest Bronco with Maunder and Louwrens not far behind. Would love to know which forward came first.

With all these things I'd love more of their professional knowledge of the game, it's mentioned that Mafi is an absolute rugby nerd, so maybe a segment of his favourite plays/players of the weekend or what he sees around the game. Maybe they could analyse a rebel try each week and explain the running lines/maul tactics or something.

 

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Rebels sign promising Scotland hooker

 

[Rebel man]

What we know is, we can produce forwards

 

[hifflepiff]

What's Leafi Talataina up to this year?

Was an absolute monster for the Aus u20s

 

[Members Section]

we think he is injured, has surgery about a month ago, if he is not going to play in 24 makes sense just to leave him in the development squad

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Is he eligible for the 20s again?

 

[Highlander35]

Is he eligible for the 20s again?

idk his DOB, but he was playing for the U18s in '22 so I presume so.

 

[Wilson]

Is he eligible for the 20s again?

Yeah, was named in the not considered due to injury/super rugby commitments for the most recent under 20s squad, so he must still be eligible.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Hopefully he can get right by the time of the tournament. Even with limited games before it is take him based of last JWC.

 

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[Members Section]

anyone know our trails & where?

 

[GoMelbRebels]

anyone know our trails & where?

Not announced yet, maybe not yet finalised. Time to do some digging…

 

[Members Section]

Not announced yet, maybe not yet finalised. Time to do some digging…

I know the 2 yr Fiji deal is done. I would suspect an Albury game v the brums

 

[GoMelbRebels]

I know the 2 yr Fiji deal is done. I would suspect an Albury game v the brums

I recall driving up to Albury for a trial and it was over 40deg. Never do that again!

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Happy to see the away Drua v Rebels match on 1 June is at Churchill Park, Lautoka, just a short drive from Nadi. Much easier than getting to Suva, for those interested in an “air trip”.

 

[Rebel man]

Loving the Rebel shield. It’s introducing new kids to the sport. Mid week games as well means they don’t have to pick between footy or rugby for the kids who play both

 

[GoMelbRebels]

I have picked my 2024 member merch - both versions (blue and white) of the cap. Didn’t see a need for a scarf or beanie - even in Melbourne the Super Rugby season barely makes it to winter (though handy for away trips to NZ or Canberra).

 

[Members Section]

I have picked my 2024 member merch - both versions (blue and white) of the cap. Didn’t see a need for a scarf or beanie - even in Melbourne the Super Rugby season barely makes it to winter (though handy for away trips to NZ or Canberra).

do we have to pay for freight again this yr? i noticed the e mails said can not collect at a game

 

[GoMelbRebels]

do we have to pay for freight again this yr? i noticed the e mails said can not collect at a game

Yes, $10 standard or $13 express. Can’t use credit for postage (like last season).

 

[Members Section]

Yes, $10 standard or $13 express. Can’t use credit for postage (like last season).

yeah we should not have to pay for our membership packs its a no from me