Melbourne deserves a truly multipurpose stadium
Melbourne is home to some of the greatest stadiums in the world. The iconic ‘cathedral of sport’, the MCG, the much disliked Docklands and the new Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (MRS). The first two are obviously oval in design and have mixed reviews when hosting rectangular sports, while the MRS lacks the capacity for large crowds.
Melbourne Rebels show their true colours (Membership, logo & jersey unveiled)
After a long wait, Victorian Rugby fans will suffer no more. It’s been 10 months since the 15th Super Rugby license was awarded to the Melbourne Rebels, and we can finally unveil the most important aspects of any sporting team, the logo and jersey. Items which identify our much beloved team.
Rebels signing 10 foreign players a blessing in disguise?
The final building blocks are falling into place for the Melbourne Rebels, as ‘we’ now have 30 players contracted to the club. We have an amazing world cup winning coach in Rod Macqueen, and a media and marketing spin-doctor (and one of my Idols) Harold Mitchell steering the ship into 2011 and leaders on the field with names like Mortlock, Huxley, Cordingley and Gerrard.
Why the Rebels will bleed passion
Until recently, Rod Macqueen didn't divulge too much regarding the culture of the Rebels. There might of been minor media snippets here and there revealing what would be known as the four pillars (School, Charity, Business, Club). However since early this last year, Rod had been preoccupied with establishing an impressive player roster.
Poll: Nickname for AAMI Park
This discussion has been far and wide, so it's time to gather votes on what the nickname should be for AAMI Park.
Club Rugby Live Scores 26/06/10
We'll be bringing you live commentary from around the grounds today.
Two games will be covered:
- Melbourne Uni vs Boroondara, Premier 2, 1:30pm
- Melbourne Uni vs Boroondara, Premier 1, 3:10pm
Brendan Cannon just doesn’t get it
Former Western Force and Wallabies hooker Brendan Cannon yesterday stated that the Rebels lacked star quality and that Rod Macqueen is "10 years out of the game". Brendan is entitled to his opinion, however so are we.
This just in: Lipman, Vuna sign.
This meida release just in from the Melbourne Rebels;
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, 24 May 2010
Rebels combine International experience and League youth
English 10-Test veteran and current captain of New South Wales rugby club, Warringah, Michael Lipman, has signed with the Melbourne Rebels. Born in London but raised in Australia, where he discovered his passion for the game at St Joseph’s College before entering the NSW Waratahs Academy, Lipman was co-captain of Bath during Rebels Assistant Coach, Mark Bakewell’s tenure at the English club.
Introducing forwards coach Mark Bakewell
New Zealand born, Mark Bakewell began his coaching career in Australia .As coach of Eastern Suburbs in Sydney he won NSW coach of the year in 2000. His legacy arguably prepared the club for their 2003 Shute success.
One of the keystones of the Bakewell philosophy is theinherent sense of belonging and commitment he fosters amongst his players:
Huxley looks forward to Melbourne
They say strength comes from adversity. We often hear stories of people overcoming personal challenges. They don't only succeed, they shine. Essendon Football Club's Adam Ramanauskas is one example. He overcame fibromatosis, a low grade cancer to return to senior ranks. His story captured the football public. Melbourne though, as a new hero in Julian Huxley.
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