we still have one game to get a win i cant belevie how quiet this site has been its like it dosen't matter i and the misses will be there hopeing for a win :yeah:
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we still have one game to get a win i cant belevie how quiet this site has been its like it dosen't matter i and the misses will be there hopeing for a win :yeah:
Same same from me Vulcan! Andrew lees as ref though I'm not supremely confident in some of the decisions. Ah well spoon is ours.
It will depend on the starting team, if we have the same starting team as last week then you can already add 10 points against us.
Well were in Melbourne and will be looking for some pubs close to the ground so we can have a drink before the game and after. Hopefully to celebrate a win or drown our sorrows.
will arrive at 6pm try to catch up for a drink before the game anyone know of a good drinking hole near the ground
Pontyfish Island is a must if near Southbank
http://ponyfish.com.au/
:cheers:
what are they paying?!
Young and Jacksons has a nice rooftop cider bar. Walk isn't too long from there to the sporting precinct.
Greg Growden's Verdict: : The Rebels can do everyone a favour by pounding the Force, to remind them it's time to find a Plan B. What's best about this game is that it will be the last time in 2015 we have to endure the Force.
Tips - Greg Growden: Rebels by 17
Not convinced that a pounding by the Rebels would do anything. None of the others have this season so why should this one be any different?
Going into the offseason the last game you play tends to stick in the mind. If the Force win they may continue with the "if we play with the right attitude we can beat anyone" and that means little to nothing changes in the offseason. We have heard the line "its important to finish the season strongly" trotted out for the last 5 weeks. If they lose badly it may be the final push required to instigate some changes.
Lets see how they play on Friday.
AS much as I hate the Force to lose yet another one - this may the final nail in the coffin to instigate the changes as Moono says. Surely it can't get any more blatantly obvious that the slide has been way way too deep. I just can't buy the excuses any more - if its players not pulling their weight then ditch them, it's too much to ask Hodgo to have to keep saving their skins if they don't want responsibility. If they win it will only be an excuse to avoid the inevitable. I'm still sus about whether they're being stifled by the 'game plan' and not allowed to get creative.
Force Named for Rebels Season Finale
By David Berrie on Thu 11th June 15
The Western Force has confirmed its line-up for its final match of the 2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby season against the Melbourne Rebels at Melbourne's IKON Park on Friday (12 June).
Back-rower Angus Cottrell will start at the back of the scrum in place of Ben McCalman, after the Wallabies No.8 was ruled out with a fractured cheekbone sustained in last weekend's match against the ACT Brumbies. Cottrell's position on the blindside flank will be taken by Chris Alcock, who returns for his sixth appearance in the run-on side for 2015.
Steve Mafi returns to the starting line-up in place of lock Adam Coleman, who will miss the match after sustaining a broken toe during the week. Mafi will pack down alongside Sam Wykes, who is set to play his 87th and final match for the Force before heading to play in the Japanese Top League.
In the front row, Tetera Faulkner has been reinstated in the starting tighthead prop role.
Prop Oliver Hoskins, lock Wilhelm Steenkamp and back-rower Brynard Stander all return to the match squad as part of an extended bench, while Patrick Dellit is also in line to play his final match for the Western Australian squad. Dellit has represent the Force on 40 occasions in his five seasons with the club.
Head Coach Michael Foley says the Force will be looking to finish the season on a high.
"This will be the last opportunity this team has to play together," he said. "On that basis, it's a great chance to farewell our departing players and the last chance we'll have this season to thank our supporters for their ongoing loyalty throughout a tough season.
"The guys have continued to prepare well this week and are keen to rip in and leave nothing on the field in our final game this season."
Tickets for the 2015 Nathan Sharpe Medal Dinner will go on sale to the general public on Friday, 12 June. Click here for more details on the Nathan Sharpe Medal Dinner.
2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby – Week 18
Western Force v Melbourne Rebels
IKON Park, Melbourne
Friday, 12 June 2015
Kick-off: 7.40pm (local)/5.40pm (AWST)
1. Pekahou Cowan
2. Nathan Charles
3. Tetera Faulkner
4. Sam Wykes
5. Steve Mafi
6. Chris Alcock
7. Matt Hodgson (c)
8. Angus Cottrell
9. Alby Mathewson
10. Zack Holmes
11. Nick Cummins
12. Kyle Godwin
13. Marcel Brache
14. Luke Morahan
15. Dane Haylett-Petty
Reserves
16. Heath Tessmann
17. Chris Heiberg
18. Guy Millar
19. Wilhelm Steenkamp
20. Brynard Stander
21. Ryan Louwrens
22. Luke Burton
23. Patrick Dellit
24. Oliver Hoskins
(one to be omitted)
- See more at: http://www.westernforce.com.au/artic....evMCmOcH.dpuf
Rebels team for Friday.
Melbourne Rebels v Western Force
1. Toby Smith
2. Pat Leafa
3. Paul Alo-Emile
4. Luke Jones
5. Lopeti Timani
6. Sean McMahon
7. Colby Fainga’a
8. Scott Higginbotham (C)
9. Nic Stirzaker
10. Jack Debreczeni
11. Cam Crawford
12. Mitch Inman
13. Dom Shipperley
14. Bryce Hegarty
15. Mike Harris
Reserves
16. Tom Sexton
17. Cruze Ah-Nau
18. Tim Metcher
19. Sam Jeffries
20. Scott Fuglistaller
21. Jordy Reid
22. Ben Meehan
23. Tom English