2024 Melbourne Rebels Squad Dispersal

[GIGS20]

What happened to the whispers of us maybe getting Pone, would still be keen on that. What’s the bet we just end up with Strachan and Jooste

I would expect that any Rebel who is actually on the schedule to sign with the Force has a holdup in their contracts being processed until the Tahs list is finalised in case one of the anointed ones signs overseas before Rugby Australia can add enough zeroes to their offer.

While any match ready tighthead would be a good thing getting Strachan and Jooste would be a better outcome than I'm expecting.

[chiraag]

I suspect you're pretty much on the money there Gigs. It seems we'll be lucky to be sent any scraps that are leftover after the east coast clubs have taken their pickings (especially of those on wallaby top-ups to help them minimise costs counted towards their salary caps) and largely finalised their rosters.

I fear we're looking at yet another season of being towards the bottom of the ladder...

[GIGS20]

I fear we're looking at yet another season of being towards the bottom of the ladder...

While you're probably correct I'm confident that doesn't really matter much this season.

I know my shoulder-chip has been activated early and I will vociferously attend every game looking for an upset win.

There's a certain delight in being the underdog, having nothing expected of you and defying the odds by not finishing last. Especially when you've been deliberately put in that position by the administrators of the game.

If we win nothing other than a home game against the Tahs it will still be a good season.

[Burgs]

What’s the bet we just end up with Strachan and Jooste

Don't forget Louwrens, he's been playing locally post SR

[Tazzmania]

Accordingy to The Rugby Wrap podcast last night Jooste is in Japan

[Burgs]

So after a month and a half, a bit of a reconciliation.
Have only listed as "Rumoured" for really strong and persistent rumours.

RA 2025 Contract
No known Contract (Happy for input)

Pone FA'AMAUSILI Unknown

Cabous ELOFF Unknown

Isaac AEDO KAILEA Rumoured Waratahs

Sam TALAKAI Unknown

Taniela TUPOU Rumoured Waratahs

Ethan DOBBINS Unknown

Angelo SMITH Rumoured Waratahs/Reds

Lukhan SALAKAIA-LOTO Rumoured Reds

Brad WILKIN Unknown

Daniel MAIAVA Unknown

Maciu NABOLAKASI Unknown

Vaiolini EKUASI Unknown but NZ player

Zac HOUGH Unknown

Jack MAUNDER Unknown

James TUTTLE Unknown

Ryan LOUWRENS Unknown, Playing in WA

Mason GORDON Unknown, Playing in Qld

David VAIHU Unknown

Divad PALU Unknown

Lebron NAEA Unknown

Lukas RIPLEY Unknown

Matt PROCTOR Unknown

Nick JOOSTE Unknown, Rumoured Japan

Glen VAIHU Unknown

Joe PINCUS Unknown

Jake STRACHAN Unknown

[Tazzmania]

Glen Vaihu playing rugby league for the Souths Logan Magpies made his debut for them 27/07/2024

[Burgs]

Glen Vaihu playing rugby league for the Souths Logan Magpies made his debut for them 27/07/2024

Before I edit, do you take that to be 2025, or just playing out 2024?

[Tazzmania]

His comments after the match were a bit vague as to a time frame:

"Reflecting on his journey, Vaihu said,"I always wanted to go to league and play since I was young. I just felt the time was right, I had experienced playing union professionally for the Melbourne rebels and was on the verge of potentially going overseas. But I knew I would have regretted it if I went and stayed overseas without giving rugby league a crack."

[Burgs]

His comments after the match were a bit vague as to a time frame:

"Reflecting on his journey, Vaihu said,"I always wanted to go to league and play since I was young. I just felt the time was right, I had experienced playing union professionally for the Melbourne rebels and was on the verge of potentially going overseas. But I knew I would have regretted it if I went and stayed overseas without giving rugby league a crack."

Sounds like lost to Australian Rugby to me then yeah?

[Garry Owen]

So after a month and a half, a bit of a reconciliation.
Have only listed as "Rumoured" for really strong and persistent rumours.

RA 2025 Contract
No known Contract (Happy for input)

Pone FA'AMAUSILI Unknown

Cabous ELOFF Unknown

Isaac AEDO KAILEA Rumoured Waratahs

Sam TALAKAI Unknown

Taniela TUPOU Rumoured Waratahs

Ethan DOBBINS Unknown

Angelo SMITH Rumoured Waratahs/Reds

Lukhan SALAKAIA-LOTO Rumoured Reds

Brad WILKIN Unknown

Daniel MAIAVA Unknown

Maciu NABOLAKASI Unknown

Vaiolini EKUASI Unknown but NZ player

Zac HOUGH Unknown

Jack MAUNDER Unknown

James TUTTLE Unknown

Ryan LOUWRENS Unknown, Playing in WA

Mason GORDON Unknown, Playing in Qld

David VAIHU Unknown

Divad PALU Unknown

Lebron NAEA Unknown

Lukas RIPLEY Unknown

Matt PROCTOR Unknown

Nick JOOSTE Unknown, Rumoured Japan

Glen VAIHU Unknown

Joe PINCUS Unknown

Jake STRACHAN Unknown

We have to get any 1 of those top 4 props