PAFL – The Return of the Rebels

In 2010, the remaining players from the ArenaBall Philippines (ABP) Barracudas decided to continue under a different name — the Rebels.

Starting from only a handful of players, the team grew to a squad of more than 40 players. After the 6th ABP season, with only around 22 players left, the Rebels were offered a chance to merge with another team. They thought that it would be a great opportunity to join a team that also had a lot of talent, thus the Renegades were born (What a train wreck that was!).

After an unsuccessful season, the remaining members of the Rebels decided to explore other opportunities by entertaining an offer from another team to merge. They took a chance and accepted. A few months went by; the management of the team did not fulfill their promises and this forced the players to think of another option. Playing coach and team owner BJ “The Chief” Padua, and around 5 players, decided to revive the Rebels and start anew. Fresh faces, no egos– just positive attitudes and a will to learn the game. From there it took some time, but after 4 years, from 6 players The Rebels are now 45, strong and growing.

The Rebels can be considered a new team after a 4-year hiatus with 90% of the roster consisting of rookies. Chief’s focus is to educate the players in the sport of football and enjoy the sport they dreamt of playing. In an interview with one of the players, Richmond Dy, he said that even though they already have the strength, skills and endurance. He said, the team still needs to improve their focus and their dedication to the sport, and to put their hearts into the game, not to not give up, and to use everything they learned in their training as they prepare for this season. The Rebels are looking forward to having fun and to play this PAFL season ready as they go head-to-head against the stronger teams, looking to gain more experience in the sport.

Here are your Rebels for this PAFL season:

#	PLAYER	POSITION
89	Aaron Delos Reyes	TE
71	Aaron Valera	OL
39	Andoy Abanilla	S
60	Ante Ileto	OL
58	Aris Reyes	LB
29	Art Ang	CB
27	Ayebu-Lamai	S
98	Benedict Ibu	LB
38	Benjamin Bautista	RB
9	Bj Padua	QB
48	Bjay Lazarte	CB
65	Bryan Malimban	OL
54	Carlo Farinas	LB
87	Cholo Vicencio	TE
28	Clyde Villanueva	CB/S
52	Coy Carriedo	DL
68	Denn Beltran	OL
88	Duanne Barsabal	WR
41	Earl Carrera	CB
31	Francis Espenilla	CB
40	Francis Faraon	LB
75	Franco Mulimbayan	DL
82	Geo Lapuz	WR
77	Jason Blanco	OL
85	JC Saluta	WR
24	Jec Castolome	RB
50	Jeremy Smoot	LB
80	Jerry Luba	TE
69	Jonathan Ramos	OL
22	JR Miano	CB
81	Keti Pilobello	TE
94	Marlowe Evangelista	LB
96	Melford Remigio	DL
91	Nathz Tolin	DL
84	Paul Herradura	WR
74	Pocholo Ricafort	DL
69	Que Ellick	OL
83	Quillan Eusebio	TE
78	Raymond Roque	OL
79	Richmond Dy	OL
86	Rony Romero	DL
13	Ryan Tamondong	QB
55	Seth Mariano	DL
68	Simon Miller	OL
21	Vince Gamad	RB