Rebels 2016

[Highlander35]

Thought Asquith was more an Outside Center/Wing, that's certainly what the Rebels were marketing him as.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Asquith was very impressive at 15 for the NRC Barbarians last year. Looks to have the goods to succeed at Super level.

 

[Jagman]

Thought Asquith was more an Outside Center/Wing, that's certainly what the Rebels were marketing him as.

Definitely seen Asquith play fly half for the Rebels (Shute shield team)


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[RugbyReg]

he played 10 in the NRC, and for the Australian Barbarians as well perhaps?

 

[Brumby Runner]

Think Rodney Iona started as 10 in both Barbarians' games. Almost certain Asquith played 15 and was very dangerous ball in hand.

 

[Scooter]

Rock Lobster all over it as usual, Rebels injury update:
Mike Harris 10 - 12 weeks
Colby Fainga'a 4 - 6 weeks

Others
Nic Stirzaker 1 - 2 weeks
Cam Crawford (hamstring) 2 - 3 weeks
Scott Fuglistaller (hip) 3 - 4 weeks
Tim Metcher & Sefanaia Naivalu indefinite

 

[swingpass]

last year as i wrote above, the Rebels were very lucky with injuries (Sefa aside). this year, so far, more than their fair share. at least they will have some fresh returning players mid season when some of the others are tiring. (a bit of glass half full hope here)

 

[oztimmay]

Saw Nic was doing some promo work down at Brighton Grammar yesterday. If he was here, there was bugger all chance he was going to play in SA this weekend. Didn't realise Scott was injured too, leaves our backrow stocks a little short.

Noticed that Sam Jeffries was on the tour party. In that instance we can use Luke or Lopeti as backrow cover.

Still, not ideal having so many injuries so early in the season.

 

[Tex]

Rock Lobster all over it as usual, Rebels injury update:
Mike Harris 10 - 12 weeks
Colby Fainga'a 4 - 6 weeks

Others
Nic Stirzaker 1 - 2 weeks
Cam Crawford (hamstring) 2 - 3 weeks
Scott Fuglistaller (hip) 3 - 4 weeks
Tim Metcher & Sefanaia Naivalu indefinite

I'd love to see what correlation there is between official tweets on injuries and GAGR visits. I see a tweet, flick over here and there's already a stampede of chat. Some commission may be in order!

 

[oztimmay]

I'd love to see what correlation there is between official tweets on injuries and GAGR visits. I see a tweet, flick over here and there's already a stampede of chat. Some commission may be in order!

Just pay us in Beer.

 

[Tex]

I wonder if Scott's hip was hurt by McMahon in the Samoa game? Sean smashed into a back jumping (a bit recklessly, imo) for a high ball and absolutely clattered Fug.

 

[RebelYell]

If you get 23 from Rd 1, add Debreczeni and then add Retallick, Asquith & Matsushima, you get 27 people. Remove Colby & Mike - 25. Add Jeffries & Tom Moloney (photographed in Perth on social media) and you return to 27. That's a full touring squad and the standard number.

Basically means that Siliva and Cocker are the only un-injured players in Melbourne (don't know why Leota & Tuipulotu weren't on the injury update)

A fit squad of 29 players is not far off needing to call in reinforcements...

 

[GoMelbRebels]

If you get 23 from Rd 1, add Debreczeni and then add Retallick, Asquith & Matsushima, you get 27 people. Remove Colby & Mike - 25. Add Jeffries & Tom Moloney (photographed in Perth on social media) and you return to 27. That's a full touring squad and the standard number.

Basically means that Siliva and Cocker are the only un-injured players in Melbourne (don't know why Leota & Tuipulotu weren't on the injury update)

A fit squad of 29 players is not far off needing to call in reinforcements.

I reckon they are making calls already - not a great start, but hopefully we can hang in there until those on the verge return.

 

[Highlander35]

If we can avoid picking up more injuries till the first bye, everybody but Sefa, Metcher and Mike should be fit, (except for the U20s boys).

Also, is Fox injured or what?

 

[oztimmay]

Also, is Fox injured or what?

Didn't look injured when I saw him after the match against Samoa D.

 

[RebelYell]

Didn't look injured when I saw him after the match against Samoa D.

Fox hurt his knee pre-season, definitely injured/unavailable at present

 

[Scooter]

So not a full injury list then. Would think we need to sign another back on injury replacement contract given Matsushima and Asquith are only two fit backs outside 23 you'd expect to be picked on Saturday and given Harris' and Naivalu's lengthy layoffs.

 

[Dave Beat]

I cant wait to see a Hodge kick in the altitude.
Having seen his kicks last year it could be scary.

 

[elementfreak]

Hopefully that's the brainfart game out of the way for the season.

 

[Tex]

It looked like we had a plan in mind but the inability to dent their defensive line just saw it crumble. The Bulls were pretty straightforward - beat the first tackle and offload.

Very disappointing and a setback imo.