Force ruin Rebels' homecoming party

Western Force have left Melbourne as the only winless Australian Super Rugby Pacific team, securing a 28-3 win in a disappointing homecoming for the Rebels.

Returning to AAMI Park on Saturday night for their first home game in 287 days, the Rebels were looking to rebound from a heavy opening loss to the Queensland Reds.

But their stuttering attack failed to fire and they were unable to get across the line for their fans while the Force secured a bonus point with their third try, scored by Byron Ralston on the final siren.

Coach Kevin Foote said his team were down on confidence with a number of stars injured, including Andrew Kellaway, Trevor Hosea, Rob Leota and Pone Fa'amausili, while Test winger Marika Koroibete has departed for Japan.

"Our confidence is probably knocked at the moment and we're not getting into our rhythm and it's something I'm speaking to the boys about quite openly," Foote said.

"It's something that we've got to address quickly.

"We've had a few injuries, but it's not something we should lose all of our confidence around."

The men from Perth led 13-3 at halftime and that was blown out just two minutes into the second half as the Force took advantage of Melbourne losing Reece Hodge to a yellow card.

The Wallabies utility was sent for a stint on the sidelines for a cynical foul after he slapped the ball away from Reesjan Pasitoa following a break by the young Force playmaker.

Centre Kyle Godwin then dotted down following a dominant Force scrum and with Ian Prior adding the extras the visitors had a commanding 17-point lead.

Further souring the Rebels' night, Hodge was then given his marching orders in the 76th minute when he was pinged for a deliberate knockdown, with two yellow cards equating to red.