Rebels 2023

[Proud Pig]

The big problem as I see it is that we are seeing the same issues year in year out.
No real game plan in attack, if anyone can tell me what our plan is I would be amazed.
We have a leaky defense due to more missed tackles than any other side.
Every game this year except the first game against the Reds, where both sides missed the same number, we have missed more tackles than our opponents.
Even games where we win we seem to miss at least double the amount of tackles that the opposition do.
Even if we don't replace Foote our tackling techniques must be reviewed.

 

[Members Section]

We seem to be for ever a group of players that get put together not really a team, where as say like the brumbies players come into a system.

 

[GoMelbRebels]

The big problem as I see it is that we are seeing the same issues year in year out.
No real game plan in attack, if anyone can tell me what our plan is I would be amazed.
We have a leaky defense due to more missed tackles than any other side.
Every game this year except the first game against the Reds, where both sides missed the same number, we have missed more tackles than our opponents.
Even games where we win we seem to miss at least double the amount of tackles that the opposition do.
Even if we don't replace Foote our tackling techniques must be reviewed.

I doubt any team would communicate their game plan outside the team. Not saying we have one, though.

 

[RugbyReg]

Mason Gordon, David Vaihu and Daniel Maiava all locked in for 2023 (2024 for Maiava):

Rebels lock in Junior Wallabies trio

The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the re-signing of Junior Wallabies Mason Gordon, David Vaihu and Daniel Maiava.

www.rugby.com.au

so do we reckon they are full contracts?

 

[Proud Pig]

I doubt any team would communicate their game plan outside the team. Not saying we have one, though.

No of course they wouldn't communicate it but most teams have a very discernable game plan they implement through out the season.
For example the Brumbies rely heavily on the set piece with a fair amount of crash ball to get over the gain line.
What is our style if you will?
I am not sure be a turnstile in defense and cough up the pill at every opportunity is an actual game plan.

 

[Wallaby Man]

Powell off to London Irish apparently. Will free up some cash.

 

[Members Section]

Powell off to London Irish apparently. Will free up some cash.

Contracted for 2023 isn't he?

 

[Dctarget]

Powell off to London Irish apparently. Will free up some cash.

Think that's in everyone's best interests. Meant to be a starter at Rebels and probably on starting money. Well done Joe on 100 caps, hope you enjoy the big smoke.

 

[Wallaby Man]

Contracted for 2023 isn't he?

Yep but can always leave on mutual consent.

Thought people uneducatedly criticized him last year as he was one of the Rebels best but this year has been very underwhelming.

 

[KevinO]

Powell off to London Irish apparently. Will free up some cash.

So Irish lose Phipps and replace with Powell.

Interesting, they should have just stuck with Meehan

 

[Members Section]

Yep but can always leave on mutual consent.

Thought people uneducatedly criticized him last year as he was one of the Rebels best but this year has been very underwhelming.

100% agree

 

[Dctarget]

So Irish lose Phipps and replace with Powell.

Interesting, they should have just stuck with Meehan

I think Powell will sit behind Ben White

 

[GoMelbRebels]

No of course they wouldn't communicate it but most teams have a very discernable game plan they implement through out the season.
For example the Brumbies rely heavily on the set piece with a fair amount of crash ball to get over the gain line.
What is our style if you will?
I am not sure be a turnstile in defense and cough up the pill at every opportunity is an actual game plan.

Though it appears to be our go to.

 

[Hogie]

Joe Powell eligible for Ireland as well I think....

 

[Members Section]

Joe Powell eligible for Ireland as well I think....

You have to play in Ireland to play for Ireland, LI don't count as much as there is a push from Irish ppl living in London to allow it.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

The big problem as I see it is that we are seeing the same issues year in year out.
No real game plan in attack, if anyone can tell me what our plan is I would be amazed.
We have a leaky defense due to more missed tackles than any other side.
Every game this year except the first game against the Reds, where both sides missed the same number, we have missed more tackles than our opponents.
Even games where we win we seem to miss at least double the amount of tackles that the opposition do.
Even if we don't replace Foote our tackling techniques must be reviewed.

Remind me who is the rebels defence coach

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Think that's in everyone's best interests. Meant to be a starter at Rebels and probably on starting money. Well done Joe on 100 caps, hope you enjoy the big smoke.

Yep good as Powell for the money on at rebels over valued. Tuttle turned out well but not sure if next back up sorovi can be on the bench as seen so little of him. Wonder what 9 options in the market might be available.

 

[RebelYell]

9, 12, 13 the key areas for the Rebels to find some solutions - both short and long term - but outside of that, there's enough about the squad to be excited about.

 

[KevinO]

Joe Powell eligible for Ireland as well I think....

You have to play in Ireland to play for Ireland, LI don't count as much as there is a push from Irish ppl living in London to allow it.

Powell can't make Wallabies, even mentioning him for Ireland is a joke. He wouldn't even come close to Ireland squad at the moment.

 

[Scooter]

Remind me who is the rebels defence coach

Not sure if this is a rhetorical question or not. If it isn't, our defence coach is Kevin Foote.