Melbourne Rebels
32
Match Complete
Queensland Reds
36
| M. To'omua |  | 75 | ||
| C. Eloff |  | 74 | ||
| 67 | | J. Flook | ||
| 66 | | J. O'Connor | ||
| 66 | | T. Tupou | ||
| M. To'omua | | 63 | ||
| M. Philip | | 62 | ||
| R. Hodge |  | 50 | ||
| J. Hanson | | 38 | ||
| 36 | | J. O'Connor | ||
| 35 | | L. Creighton | ||
| M. To'omua | | 32 | ||
| R. Hardwick | | 30 | ||
| 27 | | J. O'Connor | ||
| 27 | | T. McDermott | ||
| M. To'omua | | 25 | ||
| 18 | | J. O'Connor | ||
| 16 | | C. Vest | ||
| 1 | | J. O'Connor |
| 4 | Tries | 5 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 4 | ||
| 2 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The Melbourne Rebels are at home to the Queensland Reds in Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific. Join The Roar for live scores from 7:45pm AEST.
Reds code-hopper Suli Vunivalu returns to Melbourne, where he starred for the Storm in the NRL, for his first outing this season.
Vunivalu has been hampered by persistent hamstring issues, playing just seven times in two years at the Reds, and captain Tate McDermott was excited to see him selected.
“Suli, how good, back in Melbourne, hopefully he brings a couple of Melbourne Storm fans with him,” said McDermott.
“He started to hit his straps last year then his hammy went. We were absolutely gutted for him. I spent a bit of time in rehab with him and he’s someone who’s awesome to be around – just his aura – so James will put up a couple of kicks for him and see what he can do.
“I imagine he would have been incredibly frustrated but he’s the kind of guy who doesn’t show it. He’s been awesome for this team, the boys love him, love having a superstar around, it’s awesome for our club.”
Game Information
Venue: AAMI Park
Kick-off: 7:45pm (AEST)
Live stream: Stan Sport
Betting: Rebels $3.85, Reds $1.25 – odds via PlayUp
Rebels (1-15): Matt Gibbon, James Hanson, Cabous Eloff, Matt Philip, Josh Hill, Michael Wells (c), Richard Hardwick, Tamati Ioane, James Tuttle, Matt To’omua, Glen Vaihu, Stacey Ili, Andrew Kellaway, George Worth, Reece Hodge.
Reserves: Efi Ma’afu, Cameron Orr, Rhys Van Nek, Josh Canham, Brad Wilkin, Sam Wallis, Joe Powell, Carter Gordon.
Reds (1-15): Feao Fotuaika, Richie Asiata, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Connor Vest, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), James O’Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jordan Petaia.
Reserves: Matt Faessler, Harry Hoopert, Taniela Tupou, Lopeti Faifau, Angus Scott-Young, Kalani Thomas, Josh Flook, Lawson Creighton.
Ken Catchpole's Other Leg
Roar Guru
Swain?
Ken Catchpole's Other Leg
Roar Guru
Not just him PS.
Tim J
Roar Rookie
We do have good names :stoked: The only person that called me by my full was mum, same reason as your wife… I knew straight away that I was in trouble, have a great Easter Weekend and stay safe. :thumbup:
Malotru
Roar Rookie
Couldn't have said (written) it better myself ThugbyFan. I switched straight from the Crusaders Blues game and thought I was watching a funeral (in slow motion).
Malotru
Roar Rookie
But every week Doc??
Malotru
Roar Rookie
It's only the very odd player that doesn't crib a few metres when kicking for touch (or goal even). Couldn't agree with you more FF. Pretty spot on about the refereeing also.
Adsa
Roar Rookie
I am a Tim as well :thumbup: . Don't like being called Timmy and being called Timothy means I am about to be scolded by my Wife.
Dean
Roar Rookie
He is most likely a really lovely guy and cares deeply about the game, but Strewth! He has a way of making himself have more camera time than anyone else on the field.
Dean
Roar Rookie
Perhaps they were flogged during bye week and this week in preparation for the Winter storm next weekend?
Dean
Roar Rookie
I don’t think he was disinterested, perhaps nervous? He hadn’t played for a very, very long time. I’ll give him a few more matches before I presume anything.
Bentnuc
Roar Pro
Yep without Murphy and Gardiner aus super rugby would be a much better watch
Ankle-tapped Waterboy
Roar Rookie
Thank you. If I do it again I would hope that next time I could report on a game that had merit.
Tim J
Roar Rookie
It like the Highlanders against the Crusaders Olly… The Highlanders always put in their efforts against us, the Rebels showed some good signs moving forward.
Train Without A Station
Roar Guru
Agreed. His strength is the right stuff really
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Yes! I am a Timmy Tim, but not dunked like a Tim Tam. :silly:
Olly
Roar Rookie
The Rebels have caused the Reds some headaches in the past. I think they are just that team that can bother the Reds as they are not an easy team to push around.
Former fan
Guest
Yet again week after week Murphy proves he is too slow and out of his depth to referee at this level. Misses so much and makes bad calls that ruin the spectacle. Reds were poor tonight but reffed out of the match as well. Rebels were very tough and never threw in the towel. Just once I’d like to see a ref make a kicker use the mark when kicking for touch, Hodge takes 3 metres or more every time.
Pete McAloney
Roar Pro
Why is he so bloody anti Red?! It is so annoying! I have lost a lot of respect.
Adsa
Roar Rookie
So your a Tim!
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Olly, it is hard to comprehend this Reds performance from the one against the Brumbies. One might think that they took the Rebels lightly, a real wake up call for them.