Melbourne Rebels Press Release - The RaboDirect Rebels are pleased to announce that Foundation Rebel Laurie Weeks has signed a two year contract extension at the Club, keeping him in Melbourne until at least the end of the 2017 season. The Wallaby front rower moved to Melbourne for the Rebels inaugural 2011 season, and his re-signing puts him on track to be the first player to feature in a century of matches for the Rebels. The 2009 Super Rugby Rookie of the Year has been an ever-present in Melbourne, making 53 appearances since moving to the Club, and making his Qantas Wallabies debut in front of his adoring home crowd at Etihad Stadium against France in June of this year. Rebels’ Head Coach Tony McGahan said tying Weeks down to a longer deal in Melbourne had been a priority for the Club. “Laurie is an int