Rebels 2014
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I'll write it off as a bit of media shit-stirring for now, but the prospect of Hugh Pyle looking overseas for his playing future is a scary one. You gotta test the market, but I think he wants that gold jesery. Given the article only gives it a few lines and focuses mainly on Kane Douglas, I wouldn't be too frightened.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...xplore-overseas/story-e6frg7o6-1226858524532#
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...xplore-overseas/story-e6frg7o6-1226858524532#
Scooter
John Solomon (38)
I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere. I may have missed it (and I did miss Freier's five on Friday). Lachie Mitchell played his 48th Super Rugby game for the Rebels on Friday. This took him past Nick Phipps as the most capped player for the Rebels. Congrats Lachie.
en_force_er
Geoff Shaw (53)
If he was money hungry the smart move would be to get 3 or 4 caps in a test season then bugger off.
I doubt he's gone just yet, it's certainly not ridiculous to suggest he could be in the World Cup squad.
Highlander35
Andrew Slack (58)
Is he eligible for any other nation?
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en_force_er
Geoff Shaw (53)
Not that I've heard.
A google search says his surname is English in origin and most of them came over a very long time ago, though obviously there's exceptions and he's got a whole other side of the family.
Based on the article wit Baden Stephenson this morning they are in negotiations with all uncontested players to renew deals. I would assume this includes Hugh. Bring they placed him in the leadership group this year I dare say they are keen to keep him.
Article here: http://melbournerebels.com.au/news/article/planning-for-2015-retention-recruitment
elementfreak
Trevor Allan (34)
Weeks and Woodward out.
199madmave
Ward Prentice (10)
En_forc_er....Can I let you know on Sunday?
Good article on Tamati on news.com.au:
http://www.news.com.au/sport/rugby/...links-to-the-nfl/story-fndptz3t-1226860507971
The article does highlight the fact that Tamati is expected to go after a year to chase the All Black dream for the 2015 world cup (and good on him for doing so). Given that Lilo will be out of contract at the end of 2014 I think we should start to chase him and see if he'll come 'home'. He would be a very good option to cover kicking, the classic 2nd five option for Bryce (and a good mentor) and a solid runner. Maybe we could revert to a Inman/Kingston centre pairing for the future as Inman has been looking good a bit closer to the action this season.
No doubt the Pones will pursue hard to keep him, but you never know in the big bad world. I'd like us to have a good go at it.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/rugby/...links-to-the-nfl/story-fndptz3t-1226860507971
The article does highlight the fact that Tamati is expected to go after a year to chase the All Black dream for the 2015 world cup (and good on him for doing so). Given that Lilo will be out of contract at the end of 2014 I think we should start to chase him and see if he'll come 'home'. He would be a very good option to cover kicking, the classic 2nd five option for Bryce (and a good mentor) and a solid runner. Maybe we could revert to a Inman/Kingston centre pairing for the future as Inman has been looking good a bit closer to the action this season.
No doubt the Pones will pursue hard to keep him, but you never know in the big bad world. I'd like us to have a good go at it.
swingpass
Peter Sullivan (51)
dewar shield teams for round 1
http://www.melbournerebels.com.au/news/article/dewar-shield-teams-round-one-2014
http://www.melbournerebels.com.au/news/article/dewar-shield-teams-round-one-2014
swingpass
Peter Sullivan (51)
yes i think luring leallifano home would be a very good idea
Highlander35
Andrew Slack (58)
Lilo, Tapuai, Giteau and K. Hunt are all blokes I would be disappointed if we hadn't had at least a "How would you feel about coming down to Melbourne to play?"
The chance of securing all of them is 0%, and a miniscule bit above zero for 3, but if you grabbed 2 of them, say Lilo and Taps, you could play:
9. Burgess
10. Lilo
11. Kingston
12. Taps
13. English
14. Woodward
15. Hegarty
21. Stirzaker
22. Inman/Mitchell
23. Veanui/Mitchell
But I'm looking too far ahead. Go Rebs! Beat those Tahs.
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The chance of securing all of them is 0%, and a miniscule bit above zero for 3, but if you grabbed 2 of them, say Lilo and Taps, you could play:
9. Burgess
10. Lilo
11. Kingston
12. Taps
13. English
14. Woodward
15. Hegarty
21. Stirzaker
22. Inman/Mitchell
23. Veanui/Mitchell
But I'm looking too far ahead. Go Rebs! Beat those Tahs.
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tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Reading those teams, you guys have a HUGE polynesian contingent playing down there.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
And of the non polynesian players there is not to many who are actually Melbourne grown.
I can put up my hand as one of them, much like yourself @kevino. In my time at Box Hill there were only a few; we mainly had a lot of kiwi, pom, saffa and polynesian players. All a good mix that made a good team back in my day (god I sound old).
swingpass
Peter Sullivan (51)
the non PI contingent do come from many lands, but at uni i know there are a lot of dinky-di aussie kids, from australian parents, who learned their rugby locally. but of course we now have many from it looks like tonga and samoa, the fijians all having gone to Box Hill and Powerhouse
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