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Does not appear that Nasarani and Cameron are back as yet, but I am sure they will use Faamausili as the battering ram.
REBELS (1-15): Cabous Eloff, James Hanson, Pone Faamausili, Rob Leota, Trevor Hosea, Josh Kemeny, Richard Hardwick, Michael Wells, Joe Powell, Matt To'omua (c), Marika Koroibete, Lewis Holland, Stacey Ili, Frank Lomani, Reece Hodge
Reserves: Jordan Uelese, Matt Gibbon, Lucio Sordoni, Steve Cummins, Brad Wilkin, James Tuttle, Tom Pincus, Jeral Skelton
INs: Lucio Sordoni, Brad Wilkin
OUT: Albert Anae, Thomas Nowlan
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
It is very hard us as supporters with our favourites players to fully grasp the dynamics in what it takes to pick a team, remember that the coaches have more to lose than we do, they are judged by their selections and how well their selections play on the given day.
We need to have faith in the coach and his selectors and be mindful that thier decisions are based on a number of criteria:
* Injuries
* Intended game plan
* How to combat the oppositions likely gameplan
* Combinations
* Bench impact and possible replacemnets if injuries occur in the game.
* Players current state of mind
I am sure their decisions are not based on five minute player highlight reels but rather what they see on the training paddock, their attitude, who fits in with as many of the factors mentioned above.
Lets give Tim and his team the support they deserve and back their decisions.
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
Why-picking-the-best-players-does-not-always-make-the-best-team:
https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/0...the-best-team/
Just saw this article on The Roar by Nicholas Bishop while it is about the Reds it supports what I have said above about selections.
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
If Tim Anstee hasn't been selected in the run-on side this season....... I have a theory.
As a Member of the Australian 7's Squad since 2016. Anstee would have developed his physical conditioning suited to that style of play. 7 Minutes of high output energy. This followed by 2 minutes of recovery and 7 Minutes of High output energy.
The transition to 15s Rugby at the Super Rugby or the Test Level requires a completely different Engine and Fuel Tank. I am no fitness guru nor am I the picture of health.
The point I am trying to make is that perhaps Anstee isn't capable of 60-80 minutes of 15 a-side Rugby. YET.
This isn't a criticism. I am a huge fan of his work effort. I believe that he will be a Wallaby in the very near future.
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
Anstee started against the Waratahs, played the full 80 from memory and absolutely killed it.
Picked up an injury that game, but it wasn't fatigue related.
Hasn't been given a starting jersey since coming back from that shoulder injury quite a few weeks ago now.
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
it will be difficult for me to pick them this week,what do you think Snob,lol
I saw that rarest of creatures in the city today.. a Melbourne Rebels supporter.. replete in Supporter's polo shirt.. how odd
There seems to be a few things that have been missing so far in the feedback regarding this team.
+ I reckon it's absolutely fantastic to see local lad Kyle Godwin back in the squad and see him made Captain - what a great honour.
+ Really pleased to see Grayson Makara getting a go off the bench - and a chance to get his 1st SR cap.
+ Very excited by the prospect of seeing all 4 Argentinians get a chance of showing us what they have got when able to hunt as a pack.
+ Have been hanging out to see Cubelli and Miotti together.
+ Don't think that we've seen enough of Lezana to know what he's really got to offer.
+ Obviously either Reddy or Winchester are carrying a niggle.
+ Obviously either Anstee or Stander are carrying a niggle.
+ Or in the case for one/or both Tim's just trying to get into Blood's head.
+ I haven't forgotten that we've only won a single game from 5 outings.
+ I'm tired of losing to the Rebels.
+ Don't care who's making the team selection - but it's about time we saw some of the wider squad getting selected.
+ It's time to start trying something different - as the plans so far haven't worked.
+ I'd love to see us try some real attacking rugby - even if we lose again
GO YOU FORCE!!!
Last edited by andrewg; 07-04-21 at 21:01.
Rebels have gone hard at the breakdown with the selection of Leota at 4, so that could open up some opportunities at lineout for us. With Thrush, Timani and FLW we should be able to put some pressure on their lineout and hopefully get a few steals. Might also be an opportunity to push with rolling mauls.
Will definitely need to be wary of their pressure at the breakdown though...
C'mon boys. Still on this.