Mr Pilfer
Alex Ross (28)
Yes but I think Tiatia is pretty good at 15 as well. So a lot of options. Someone has to play 13, would like to see Kuenzle tried there.
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Yes but I think Tiatia is pretty good at 15 as well. So a lot of options. Someone has to play 13, would like to see Kuenzle tried there.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Jackson Pugh can play there as well though he's definitely more of a backrower
Tazzmania
Bob Loudon (25)
Great to see Bayley, Chase, Toni and Bryce getting game time as they seemed to have had recent niggles.
Stoked to see Marley listed for some game time.
I am assuming it is listed in playing order, with an additional hooker and scrum half included, if so Spink seems to have the inside running rail for outside centre and I like a bigger body like Williams at six.
Forwards bench young but just were you want your development to be.
Well balanced back's bench
Stoked to see Marley listed for some game time.
I am assuming it is listed in playing order, with an additional hooker and scrum half included, if so Spink seems to have the inside running rail for outside centre and I like a bigger body like Williams at six.
Forwards bench young but just were you want your development to be.
Well balanced back's bench
Tazzmania
Bob Loudon (25)
Thats a bit rough considering their ages:
Williams 22 ( Played two games for Australia A 2022)
Kalapu 23 ( Played for North Harbour in the NPC 2022)
Sankey 24 and McCauley 25 still have room to grow and develop.
In the academy they have two players that played in the Australia U20 last year:
Luke Callan (Lock, Wanneroo), and Connor Seve (Lock, Wests Scarborough),
In need Pugh and Anstee can also slot in but more likely to be back rowers.
Mr Pilfer
Alex Ross (28)
Losing Fergus Lee-Warner was a big loss as we know, plus we lost Thrush who was reliable. Not easy to replace second rowers unfortunately.
todd4
Dave Cowper (27)
Sam Spink has been recruited from Wasps as a No.13. He is starting both trials at 13 so you would think he has the inside running at outside centre.
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In reality the WF is in reasonable shape for line-out options:
McCauley - 203cm (I think he is being rested with a shoulder strain)
Rodda - 202 cm (Caller)
Sankey - 200 cm
Kalipu - 196 cm
Williams - 195 cm (Caller)
Pugh - 194 cm
Anstee - 191 cm
Wells - 190 cm (Caller)
Acadamey Players, Callan and Seve are >200 cm.
These players lost only a single lineout against the Reds in the trial game and stole at least 4.
The WF clearly won the set pieces againt the Reds.
Keen to see how they go against the Drua.
The WF is in a development phase for SRAu and is constrained by the same salary cap as other teams.
There is a strong focus on developing local talent (30% of the above are from WA - all are competing for game time)
McCauley - 203cm (I think he is being rested with a shoulder strain)
Rodda - 202 cm (Caller)
Sankey - 200 cm
Kalipu - 196 cm
Williams - 195 cm (Caller)
Pugh - 194 cm
Anstee - 191 cm
Wells - 190 cm (Caller)
Acadamey Players, Callan and Seve are >200 cm.
These players lost only a single lineout against the Reds in the trial game and stole at least 4.
The WF clearly won the set pieces againt the Reds.
Keen to see how they go against the Drua.
The WF is in a development phase for SRAu and is constrained by the same salary cap as other teams.
There is a strong focus on developing local talent (30% of the above are from WA - all are competing for game time)
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qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
What do you mean by this?
Tazzmania
Bob Loudon (25)
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Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
Yeah, but as a final trial before the comp proper starts there was a remarkable lack of precision in most of the play from both teams. Neither look anywhere near ready for next week.
Tazzmania
Bob Loudon (25)
This was a trial game and the Force correctly tried to play a structured game to fine tune the team and combinations, however when the ball came loose or shape lost, this suited the Fijians and they made the Force pay time after time.
Great to see Rodda get fifty good minutes.
Williams had a very strong game and needs to be in the starting 15 (either 6 or lock)
Worried about 10 and Hegarty did not get much time to show what he may offer.
Marley Pearce, say no more, absolutely chuffed for the young fella getting a pie, and also playing tighthead. (rewarded with call up to the Junior Wallbaies camp this morning)
Spink is growing on me.
Faingai, Maetele, Tiatia played well within themselves, I am sure lots more to come from them.
Pulu has to start and stay injury free.
Not much to choose between the three scumhalves.
Gave away too many penalties.
Ollie Callan needs consistency he did a lot well but also gave away a lot of penalties.
The Force need to learn to only kick if they can chase and put the oppostion under pressure, just kicking to a team like the Drua and giving them metres to start an attack was and proved their undoing.
The finishing team was very young and if they stay the course the future looks good.
Great to see Rodda get fifty good minutes.
Williams had a very strong game and needs to be in the starting 15 (either 6 or lock)
Worried about 10 and Hegarty did not get much time to show what he may offer.
Marley Pearce, say no more, absolutely chuffed for the young fella getting a pie, and also playing tighthead. (rewarded with call up to the Junior Wallbaies camp this morning)
Spink is growing on me.
Faingai, Maetele, Tiatia played well within themselves, I am sure lots more to come from them.
Pulu has to start and stay injury free.
Not much to choose between the three scumhalves.
Gave away too many penalties.
Ollie Callan needs consistency he did a lot well but also gave away a lot of penalties.
The Force need to learn to only kick if they can chase and put the oppostion under pressure, just kicking to a team like the Drua and giving them metres to start an attack was and proved their undoing.
The finishing team was very young and if they stay the course the future looks good.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Marley Pearce looks to be a star in the making - very strong in the U19s last year. Well done on his Junior Wallabies camp selection.
Spink had a very strong game at 13 (as did the Drua No 13) and will probably fill that hole more than adequately for the Force this year.
I don't agree with some of your other comments, Tazzie. I thought it was a pretty lack lustre performance all round. Bayley Kuenzle was impressive before his injury.
Spink had a very strong game at 13 (as did the Drua No 13) and will probably fill that hole more than adequately for the Force this year.
I don't agree with some of your other comments, Tazzie. I thought it was a pretty lack lustre performance all round. Bayley Kuenzle was impressive before his injury.
Wallaby Way
Herbert Moran (7)
It was the first time I have seen Spink play and I was very impressed. Runs a good line, reads well in defence, and breakdown work (counter & jackal) excellent for OC. He reminds me of AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) in body shape and running style.