Episodes

  • The Melbourne Rebels Podcast: Episode 6

    The Melbourne Rebels Podcast: Episode 6
    May 7 2021
    Oscar and Gordon speak to Melbourne Rebels’ Captain, Matt To’omua, as they wrap up Super Rugby AU and look ahead to next week’s Trans-Tasman clash against the Blues!

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    45 mins
  • Rebel's Yell

    Rebel's Yell
    Apr 22 2021
    In episode 5 of the Melbourne Rebels podcast Oscar and Gordon chat to head coach Dave Wessels about his anti-establishment days at the University of Cape Town, life under Jake White at the Brumbies and on becoming coach at the Force aged just 33. The boys also speak to the inspiring Kiwi school teacher who has started a mini rugby revolution in the Victorian schools system. Gordon’s history segment recalls the great Ewen McKenzie, a forgotten yet pivotal Victorian rugby man and Geoff Parling hands in his report card on the tough losses to the Force and Brumbies.

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    59 mins
  • Rebel's Yell

    Rebel's Yell
    Apr 6 2021

    On the fourth episode of the Melbourne Rebels podcast Oscar and Gordon chat to Rebels’ flanker Richard Hardwick about his family’s decision to leave Namibia and settle in Australia, how he organised a rugby team at his high school in Perth, winning the Phil Waugh Medal with the Perth Spirit, his Wallaby debut, joining the Rebels and the influence of his dietician partner Mikaela Welti who has just won an Australian boxing title.


    Oscar and Gordon also address the vexing problem of persistent scrum collapses and come up with a solution. Gordon’s history segment recalls the era when Melbourne’s rugby league players decided to swap codes to get a crack at the touring All Blacks.


    The boys also get a report card from Geoff Parling on the latest performance against the Reds and they chat to brilliant Rebel and Wallaroo scrum half Georgia Cormick.

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    52 mins
  • Rebel's Yell

    Rebel's Yell
    Mar 24 2021

    In the third episode of the Melbourne Rebels podcast Oscar and Gordon chat to Melbourne Rebels winger Lachie Anderson about his introduction to rugby in Sydney’s Hills district, his Sevens journey and the dream of a Tokyo Olympics gold medal as well as his ideal Rebels roommate and how the true spirit of rugby has shaped his journey to manhood.

    Oscar and Gordon also address an article by STAN commentator Andrew Mehrtens which questions the supposed gap between the Aussie and Kiwi Super teams, Gordon’s history segment highlights the remarkable career of Melbourne born surgeon and Scottish international Alec Timms who became known as ‘the Edinburgh Victorian’.

    The boys also get a report card from Geoff Parling on the latest back to back victories.

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    44 mins
  • Rebel's Yell

    Rebel's Yell
    Mar 11 2021

    On the second episode of the Melbourne Rebels Podcast, Oscar and Gordon chat to Rebels prop Cameron Orr about growing up in Sydney, his move to Gloucester and his journey to Melbourne via Perth, as well as his bond with his brother Harry, his Bachelor’s Degree and the time honoured Melbourne-Sydney rivalry. Oscar and Gordon also dissect an article regarding the potential reinstating of the National Rugby Championship, Gordon’s history segment pays tribute to the great Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop, the greatest Victorian footballer.


    We also chat to CEO Baden Stephenson regarding the Rebels talent pool, the ‘Burn Boys’ and how to best expand the Rebels brand and the sport in Victoria.

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    44 mins
  • Jordan Uelese & Baden Stephenson

    Jordan Uelese & Baden Stephenson
    Feb 24 2021
    This week on the Melbourne Rebels Podcast, Oscar and Gordon chat to Wallabies and Rebels hooker Jordan Uelese about his proud Samoan ‘Chief’ status, his journey from Eltham to the Wallabies, his first test after just 28 minutes of Super Rugby and a whole lot more. Oscar and Gordon also dissect an article in the Roar with a firm rebuttal. Gordon’s history segment covers the golden generation of Victorian Rugby which will blow you away. We also chat to CEO Baden Stephenson about the challenges of COVID-19 and the excitement of rugby on NINE free-to-air television and STAN.

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    48 mins