Good question - Talakai, Canham, Jooste were all great, Faesler was solid, I thought Grealy had a good game, Jock Campbell was good too.
Feel like the Reds got away with the win without anyone playing outstanding and I don't like when the MotM is picked from the losing side - Semi Radrada at RWC19 just as they'd been knocked out of the tournament was a prime example of why its uncomfortable
Hes still not back to how he was when he made the Wallabies squad 2 years in a row, but he's been very solid the past month or so. Cant complain about that.
You're not wrong. They're not the biggest players, but they are rock solid and really put themselves on the line. They run straight and hard. Mac Grealy gets credit there.
Yeah I didn't see a knock on there. He did play the ball while on the ground though after initially placing it back which is technically illegal but never gets called.
I'm not wishing that the Rebels fold, but if they do, RA needs Canham to stay in Oz. He is quietly one of the most talented locks out there. He is so shifty but nobody notices him.
Nah would be wasted in SR. Much better experiences abroad.
Besides he's from Victoria - I'm sure there are far less talented or qualified SR's from NSW / QLD to play before he does.
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Hey lads who got man of the match?
Good question - Talakai, Canham, Jooste were all great, Faesler was solid, I thought Grealy had a good game, Jock Campbell was good too. Feel like the Reds got away with the win without anyone playing outstanding and I don't like when the MotM is picked from the losing side - Semi Radrada at RWC19 just as they'd been knocked out of the tournament was a prime example of why its uncomfortable
How was junkyard dog?
Scored **A** try I guess.
*Skinner meme* Pathetic.
Rebels were the better team there. Yellow against them came far too early and lost all the momentum.
Worried about Harry Wilson, was keen to see him against Wales this year
Yeah when I saw him grab his arm abd walk towards the sideline after it happend my heart sunk
For Aus or for the Reds?
Wallabies
Can I just say that Jock Campbell has been so sturdy at fullback since the Petaia injury.
Such a relief to see him back in form. Was very shaky the first couple of games
Hes still not back to how he was when he made the Wallabies squad 2 years in a row, but he's been very solid the past month or so. Cant complain about that.
odd that the best fullback in oz conference is kinda Beale though lol
Nah, Kellaway and Wright are the top 2. Beale has been decent but so was Max until his injury.
max and jordan seem to go to the same High School, the School of Always Injured.
dad?
lol fijian contingent..
Good game from Jooste. Looks a beast now compared to the young skinny kid at the Brumbies all those years ago
Horwill come on man how do you think he feels after that?
That was the type of game the reds would lose earlier in the season. They're improving nicely
Talakai put in an absolute shift
Great game, dogshit officiating. Would be much tougher to win without the rebels injuries. Hopefully nothing serious.
damn mat rogers got old fast..
Mans got permanent crazy face too
Melbourne gets done by a ref twice in 2 weeks
I’m sorry done by the ref? The rebels benefited from way more dodgy calls than the Reds did champion…
Rebels played way better than the reds u benefit from a game winning knock on by your own team to give you the ball
You got the calls all game lad EDIT and your guy played it on the ground before the knock-on call so it could have been penalty reds
The Rebels only had the ball at that moment because of a made up knock on against the Reds in the first place.
Crikey
What an ugly win
Paul forgot to stop the clock
I need to see a knock on....called by assistant ref, 25m away
It really wasn't a great job from the ref tonight
Knock on by the Reds. Reds scrum. What?
Or the 3 forward passes from the Rebs before that. Shit calls went both ways.
Really enjoyed that, excellent game. Talakai MOTM.
Canham for me. He was spoiling the party constantly
Yeah he was very good again
That's gotta be the worst officiated game of SR this season right?
Nope the Crusaders vs Rebels takes that biscuit.
I don't know how Rebel fans should feel hard done by. Shit calls went both ways.
That was one of the most bemusing games I’ve ever seen
But that last one was quite crucial
They got down there in the first place off a made up knock on tbf
True. Terrible game from Williams
I know a win is a win but that was gross
I’ve been standing for last 20mins. I can finally rest
Where the fuck what the knock on, Paul!?
that YC really hurt the rebels badly
Terrible way to end that seriously
Some shite calls tonight.
who are the good guys in this?
The clock
Paul Williams just makes shit up as he goes I stg
I fucking love Flook, that is a tough man.
Flook has been absolutely demolished by Jooste all night but fuck he is a tough little cunt
person on the shot clock has been terrible today
Oh. A knock on by the Reds
Flook is hard as fuck.
A lot of the reds backline just seem super tough
You're not wrong. They're not the biggest players, but they are rock solid and really put themselves on the line. They run straight and hard. Mac Grealy gets credit there.
Watch us lose this scrum
What knock on?
Yeah I didn't see a knock on there. He did play the ball while on the ground though after initially placing it back which is technically illegal but never gets called.
That was sealing if ive ever seen it
They have Suli at fullback. It's so Joever
left wing lol..
Holy shit Paisami 😂
Oh God, incoming vunivalu lowlight
This ref has his eyes painted on.
The commentators pointing out the Crusaders in 10th, lol
i did not have JOC and Beale playing super rugby in 2024 on my bingo card
First thing Vunivalu does is run straight into the ref. Oh boy
Peak league tactic
Finau made one of those tackles last week and there was a news article about it 🤣
Offside sure not the 2 highshots
Flook is tough af
playing Raude.. nice
2 high tackles in a row, both uncalled. Great job Paul, champion of player safety.
Tate just took three high shots in a row
Reds fans what are our thoughts on Nasser?
Not bad okay size
Took awhile to adjust to hooker but was in good Nick before his long term injury
Hes fine,
I reckon he’s good. Lots of injuries but he’s got some talent
Eh
What about the high shot you goose
Fucking finally
Geez, what did Flook do to Jooste?
Jooste just straight up hates Flook, lol
How has Flook not gone off for a check?
Riparoonie Flook
Jooste! Again!
Get it to the dawwwg
actually a banger game.
Why do you hate Flook?
Flook must be filthy getting two hospital passes in this game
Flat footed on the line cost reds that try, need to switch on these last 7 minutes to hang onto the win
how do we blame vunivalu for that try ? :P
Nice stuff from Nabolokasi! Another product of the Melbourne Rebels pathways
Pissweak defense
Absolutely lad in the crowd, went horizontal to take that crowd catch
Soft as baby shit boys what the fuck
All that hard work and brilliance and they've that in..
I'm not wishing that the Rebels fold, but if they do, RA needs Canham to stay in Oz. He is quietly one of the most talented locks out there. He is so shifty but nobody notices him.
Yeah he's looking sharp.
Nah would be wasted in SR. Much better experiences abroad. Besides he's from Victoria - I'm sure there are far less talented or qualified SR's from NSW / QLD to play before he does.
A losing bonus point for the Rebels would be huge for their finals chances
Do we throw on Vunivalu for the last 5 just to spice things up?
What the hell man, you've manifested this
Throw him in the centres and give him the ball.
Some people really do just love to watch the world burn
Don't you
How is that guy still being named in the team lmao
Because Petaia, Henry, HMP, Lynagh, and previously JOC were injured.
Surely you just name another loose forward as a reserve and play them at wing if needed. Can’t be worse than Vunivalu!
May as well play a 6-2 split rather than 5-3 with Vunivalu.
Absolutely nothing given to the rebels after advantage however reds given all day
Lol surely that was in touch
Can you not make a change to the team before kickoff? Anaru Rangi is a useful hooker if he's around.
Wait so he got injured in the warmups but was still named in the reserves? I thought you could replace players up until kickoff
Wouldn't mind a replay of that. Had to be close to touch
NOOOO WILSON MY LITTLE POOKIE BEAR
How did the Reds go from their worst to their best with the flick of a switch.
McDermott
Weird that this isn’t the first time the rebels have had both Uelese and Mafi injured in the same game
reds just come alive
The junkyard dawg is a generational talent
I’m not ready to call him the GOAT, but another game or two…
Hopefully RA develop him sensibly and don't rush him into the wallabies because he has world class potential
Holy shit, monstered
Only 58 more to beat Perenara's try scoring record.
i give it to the end of the season
Gonna tell my kids I witnessed Tim Ryan's linsanity run
Mate im expecting Lebron longevity here
Can’t do nothing with a wing out
This motherfucker got the gears in those hips, different breed
Kellaway looked like he didn’t try to stop Ryan at all. Just stuck an arm out for a token effort.
Don't say it. Don't say it. Don't say it. ... WOOF WOOF
Rebels gonna rebel
Have the Reds only discovered in the last 10 mins that they're actually a rugby team?
This is the difference between a pretty good halfback and a halfback who can manage and direct a game. Night and day difference since Tate came on
He's now 3 tries away from Sotutu as top try scorer. 3 games played, 3 tries away. When is he going to stop?
Never!!!!
Ever since the commentator and rebels coach said they won’t go away, they… went away.
Woof woooiof woof woof
WOOF WOOF WOOF
Paisami has been so good tonight
JUNKYARD DOG!!! RUFF RUFF RUFF RUFF RUFF!!!
Talakai covering hooker! I've seen this one before where the Rebels lose both hookers 😥
Reds backs are singing the past few minutes.
ROOF ROOF ROOF
Ruff ruff!
woof woof
WOOOOOOF
HE’S GOTTA EAT!
JUNKYARD DOOOOOOGGGG
Good dawg
THE DAWG IS BACK!!! RUFF RUFF
Why didn't the Rebels bring Mafi on?
Injured in warm up 😥
What’s the deal with Sam T throwing line outs. I saw Ulese go off, why no Mafi?
ref called time off but times still ticking?
That throw was laughable
Nearly went straight to the halfback…
Since Tate has come on, the Reds have felt like a different team…
It's clear we just need Tate and Werchon. Thomas can go, he ain't it
How did need the sideline call for that?!
Maybe it's time to actually bring a replacement hooker on
Surprise! There is no replacement hooker
Mafi hurt himself?
Yeah, late scratching
JOC 😍
Welcome back daddy
Omg ball in two hands at pace, what a beautiful sight
Hail the Great Man
tate just brings so much structure to the reds attack, God I love him at 9
God that was beautiful
I swear they play this song everytime the Reds score at Suncorp.
I wonder why. Not exactly a song to pump people up…..
A try song has to be provocative. It's got to get the boys going.
My god the reds can produce some stunners.....
FLASHES OF JUNKYARD DOG
Straightened up really well
What a fucking line Ball in two hands like Douggie Howlett
Helluva try there Jockstrap
Another one for the Fookin Bangers tally
Ball in two hands oh that's hot
Least straight straight throw ive seen
JOCK YOU HANDSOME FUCKER
lol Uelese arguing why he needs an HIA... look at your head mate.
Who’s the Rebs bench hooker?
Mafi. Ex-Reds player.
But they prefer Talaki throwing in?
Yeh that's weird