Rebels 2021

[Members Section]

I’m thinking:

Uelese
Fa'amausili
Hosea
To'omua (is he Victorian by birth or did I dream that?)
Koroibete
Ili
Aedo Kailea
Leota
Vaihu

I was thinking (5)

Uelese (Eltham/St Kevins)
Fa'amausili (Moorabbin)
Hosea (Quins)
Aedo Kailea (Quins)
Leota (cant remember was is moorabbin as well?)


To'omua (not a RV product lol)

Koroibete (storm champion however not RV lol)
Ili (rising player but not really a RV product)
Vaihu (I thought was a qld kid am more than happy to be wrong)

RV is seriously underrated would love to see the Rising play in the Brisbane Premier comp or even all our players instead of going to different SS clubs have a pathway where they all go to 1 one side

 

[Scooter]

Members Section was thinking a similar thing.

To'omua born in Melbourne, but not really a local product.

Ili is a New Zealander who moved over to Melbourne, leading up to him joining the Rising.

Koroibete born and grew up in Fiji. First joined Wests Tigers then moved to Melbourne to join Storm in 2014.

I also thought Vaihu had Queensland links.

 

[Rebels3]

I was thinking (5)

Uelese (Eltham/St Kevins)
Fa'amausili (Moorabbin)
Hosea (Quins)
Aedo Kailea (Quins)
Leota (cant remember was is moorabbin as well?)


To'omua (not a RV product lol)

Koroibete (storm champion however not RV lol)
Ili (rising player but not really a RV product)
Vaihu (I thought was a qld kid am more than happy to be wrong)

RV is seriously underrated would love to see the Rising play in the Brisbane Premier comp or even all our players instead of going to different SS clubs have a pathway where they all go to 1 one side

The Axemen

 

[Rebel man]

I was thinking (5)

Uelese (Eltham/St Kevins)
Fa'amausili (Moorabbin)
Hosea (Quins)
Aedo Kailea (Quins)
Leota (cant remember was is moorabbin as well?)


To'omua (not a RV product lol)

Koroibete (storm champion however not RV lol)
Ili (rising player but not really a RV product)
Vaihu (I thought was a qld kid am more than happy to be wrong)

RV is seriously underrated would love to see the Rising play in the Brisbane Premier comp or even all our players instead of going to different SS clubs have a pathway where they all go to 1 one side

Apparently Vaihu played club rugby in Melbourne before heading up to board in Qld

 

[Mr Tank]

Apparently Vaihu played club rugby in Melbourne before heading up to board in Qld

The Vaihu brothers went to a day school, they didn’t board up here so I think the family moved at some point. On Rugby Heaven last night Dave Wessels was talking about both the Vaihu brothers and made a specific point that Glen was born in Melbourne but didn’t make mention of David.

Regardless, I’ve been watching Glen and David playing at school for the last few years, very keen to see Glen take the step up. Also can’t wait to see more of Hosea, to me he looks a genuine superstar.

 

[Zero_Cool]

So what do you guys think the best Rebels backline is?

Am I the only one who thinks To'omua clearly isn't a 10? Even last year when the very average Deegan played 10 the backline looked so much better!

I'd go with something like:
9) Powell
10) Gordon
11) Koro
12) To'omua
13) Magnay
14) Hodge
15) DHP (Hodge if DHP doesn't come back, no idea who plays wing then)

 

[Dctarget]

So what do you guys think the best Rebels backline is?

Am I the only one who thinks To'omua clearly isn't a 10? Even last year when the very average Deegan played 10 the backline looked so much better!

I'd go with something like:
9) Powell
10) Gordon
11) Koro
12) To'omua
13) Magnay
14) Hodge
15) DHP (Hodge if DHP doesn't come back, no idea who plays wing then)

Yeah that’s close to it. Maybe Hodge at 10 with Pincus/Anderson on the wing till Gordon gets some more experience. It’s a pretty bloody good backline without injuries.

 

[Zero_Cool]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks To'omua really shouldn't play 10. Not sure if it's a mandate from the top or if it's from To'omua himself.

 

[upthereds#!]

I’m getting a feeling the forced sudden exodus from Victoria has meant we have had to bring in help.

I also think an average squad makeup has a bit to do with it.

Only outside centres were injury prone Magnay and novice Vudokoto.

 

[Rebel man]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks To'omua really shouldn't play 10. Not sure if it's a mandate from the top or if it's from To'omua himself.

This is why we need the NRC to close the gap between club footy and super rugby

 

[oztimmay]

I was thinking (5)

Uelese (Eltham/St Kevins)
Fa'amausili (Moorabbin)
Hosea (Quins)
Aedo Kailea (Quins)
Leota (cant remember was is moorabbin as well?)


To'omua (not a RV product lol)

Koroibete (storm champion however not RV lol)
Ili (rising player but not really a RV product)
Vaihu (I thought was a qld kid am more than happy to be wrong)

RV is seriously underrated would love to see the Rising play in the Brisbane Premier comp or even all our players instead of going to different SS clubs have a pathway where they all go to 1 one side

Leota - Northern Panthers

 

[oztimmay]

Apparently Vaihu played club rugby in Melbourne before heading up to board in Qld

At Quins, I beleive.

 

[swingpass]

Leota and Uelese also at Uni

 

[rodha]

I have two questions:

1 - Where is Campbell Magney? Didn't see his name on the Rebel's team sheet.

2 - Is Geoff Parling still the forwards coach or is he full-time with the Wallabies now?

 

[KevinO]

I have two questions:

1 - Where is Campbell Magney? Didn't see his name on the Rebel's team sheet.

2 - Is Geoff Parling still the forwards coach or is he full-time with the Wallabies now?

1. Team rehab
2. Yes

 

[Dctarget]

Team played smart rugby tonight. Not pretty. Ya know what was pretty? The jersey. Good to have a jersey that isn’t completely similar to everyone else’s.

 

[The Grey Man]

yes we know Mr Craig. Good to see your google alert is still active.

Proud, long term Eastwood supporter who has seen Ed play since the Under 12's.

Not "Mr Craig" but someone who just wants to see someone from the "wrong side" of Sydney Harbour, who went to a public school and played junior rugby with a club under the Eastwood umbrella get some recognition.

Is there an automated response on Green and Gold Rugby Forum that any one who speaks up for a player from their club is assumed to be a relative?

Look out for Lachlan Anderson as well. If he wasn't an Aus Sevens player he would be challenging Ed for the title fo Eastwood's Next Wallaby.

[Disclaimer] I am also NOT "Mr Anderson", although I think he did some cool stuff in the Matrix, and would like to have 1/10th of his abilities.

 

[Members Section]

Well wasn't that another kick in the teeth we didn't need.

This has to be some sort of record of injured players 1 game into the season as well doesn't it?

 

[hifflepiff]

Team played smart rugby tonight. Not pretty. Ya know what was pretty? The jersey. Good to have a jersey that isn’t completely similar to everyone else’s.

Absolutely loved the jersey. Wouldnt mind if it became a permanent fixture.

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Absolutely loved the jersey. Wouldnt mind if it became a permanent fixture.

My away jersey is already on order!