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    In other news, who else thinks the Rebels will make finals before the Force does?

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    Bloodywell hope not Alison.. that would be possibly one of my worst nightmares

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alison View Post
    In other news, who else thinks the Rebels will make finals before the Force does?
    Things can always change, but with the Force playing their current plan I'd say it's pretty likely. As we saw last year to this, the Force game-plan is not really that robust. And even played well, last year showed they would have to win two more games than their competitors to make it into the finals. Even more if they actually wanted a final at home, which is the only time playing a final is actually worth something. With the strategy inherently keeping the games close, I think it is inevitable that they'll lose too many during the season to realistically challenge (just as they did).

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    Quote Originally Posted by hertryk View Post
    Bloodywell hope not Alison.. that would be possibly one of my worst nightmares
    Mine too Jo. But, the Rebels seem to have greater recruiting power than we do. Presumably because of where they are located as much as anything else. I genuinely believe we are hampered simply because Perth is so isolated

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    They've just added Retalick to their squad too!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SNOB View Post
    They've just added Retalick to their squad too!
    Whoa!!! Mass exodus from NZ

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    AND an Irish forward! Rebels must have gone on a shopping spree!

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    Quote Originally Posted by valzc View Post
    AND an Irish forward! Rebels must have gone on a shopping spree!
    Salary cap?

    Or are these all appointments under the new Folau rule.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GIGS20 View Post
    Salary cap?

    Or are these all appointments under the new Folau rule.
    The new Rebels/Force rule perhaps

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    Quote Originally Posted by GIGS20 View Post
    Salary cap?

    Or are these all appointments under the new Folau rule.
    Marquees? Don't these only count a nominal amount under the cap, and the Rebels have multiple marquees (like us)? And Folau isn't really a new rule, just a different way of using it (for a Wallaby, rather than for an overseas international).

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    Slow your rolls...it is Culum Retallick, not Brodie.

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    On the flip side with respect to marquee players...http://melbournerebels.com.au/news/a...for-the-rebels

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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyS View Post
    Slow your rolls...it is Culum Retallick, not Brodie.
    Sorry! My bad! I missed that bit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyS View Post
    Slow your rolls...it is Culum Retallick, not Brodie.
    A 30 year old signed as a 'developing player'?

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