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And to be fair, the only Rebels props that we would pick up in a four team comp would be Toby Smith.

Verity-Amm and Newsome would be great to sign up to cover Morahan and Masewari. So provided we can sign up the bulk of the squad, there wont be too much on the shopping list. Maybe a prop and flyhalf?

Anyway, good optimistic thread.

So a fair few key retentions needed there. We need to sign up asap Coleman, Taf, Daley, Faulkner, Philip, Daley, Vui, Arnold, Louwrens, Hardwick, Ruru, Burton, Lance and Peni. Cut free Grant (he has been good, but as a marquee time to move on). Not sure about Hodgson. Terrific leader but I...

I like the selections. Well done Cheika.

I should put forward now that I think on-field performance as a stand alone should have nothing to do with this decision. It should come down to what is best for the game in general. If on-field performance will affect revenue or growth in player numbers, that should be considered. But not to...

Quite true. However, the ARU, over the last few years, have signed deals that have allowed the Force and the Rebels to challenge their being cut. I dont know what the other three franchises could find, but I am sure they would find something. The question would be whether that something could...

One thing with Meakes is that while he is not an incredible attacking player, what he does is sets up tries. Look at the line breaks by Force players. Typically it originates from a Meakes pass. Equally, he is very good on defence. I think his skills compliment both Foley at 10, and the strike...

Quade could well be picked, but he is nowhere near standard. I picked Dempsey as Cheika was talking he and Hardwick up. Carter might get the nod ahead of Philip, but I would be livid if Simmons or Skelton do, they are not performing whereas Philip is. Timani isnt getting picked at the Rebels...

So squad predictions? I understand that Sio, Slipper, Beale and McMahon are injured so wont be selected. Props (5) Alaatatoa, Robertson, Smith, Kepu, Cowen Hookers (3) Moore, TPN, Latu Locks (4) Coleman, Arnold, Philip, Douglas (shouldnt be but will) Back Row (6) Hooper, Fardy, Higgenbotham...

Im not too concerned about the lack of a fetcher 7. The modern game has moved passed it. Most of the forwards should be able to fetch now. If you look at the ABs for instance, Coles plays as a mobile back rower who fetches as well as a 7. A back row of Stander, RHP and Hardwick is a very good...

What has happened to Lance?

They are probably injured too

What is the squad rehab and player management in the Force like?

So what are we looking at? Daley TPN Faulkner Carmichael RHP Hardwick Hodgson Naisarani Prior Lance Rona Meakes Brache Newsome Burton Tessman Cowen Vui Farva Koteka Ruru Coleman Masirewa

Bloody hell

What is the word on the second row. Are we likely to see Philip, Coleman or Arnold? And any word on DHP? Is he rooted or good to go? Ditto for Morahan. Otherwise we are fast running out of locks and outside backs.

So whats all this Fox is on about with a group of four trying to drop $50m over 10 years into the Force? http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/super-rugby/quartet-of-powerbrokers-trying-to-rescue-western-force-from-super-rugby-cull/news-story/7bc5e655e7838344429755ac87c7dfbd

Ive been a Force member since day one. I flew over from Adelaide for their first game against the Brumbies. A good mate (Brumbies fan) and I tried to get to each Brumbies v Force fixture until he had a kid and I moved overseas. I have subscriptions to rugby pass just to watch the Force matches...

How many Coleman's should the Force play? Playing one worked for them last week.