Force v Chiefs

[hatchie]

I've only heard the starting side so far:

[from http://www.watoday.com.au/rugby-uni...keover-has-oconnor-at-ten-20100225-p4v8.html]

Henderson, Cowan, Fairbrother, Hockings, Sharpe, McCalman, Hodgson, Wykes;
Sheehan, O'Connor, Cummins, Inman, Cross, Staniforth, Bartholomeusz.

Backline is finally starting to look healthier...

 

[Aussie D]

Is Donut injured or has he been dropped?

 

[Lance Free]

Einstein was right.......

2010 INVESTEC BANK SUPER 14 WEEK THREE

Emirates Western Force v CHIEFS

Saturday, 27 February, 2010

ME Bank Stadium, Perth

Kick-off: 7.05pm AWST

Nic Henderson
Pek Cowan
Tim Fairbrother
Tom Hockings
Nathan Sharpe (c)
Ben McCalman
Matt Hodgson
Sam Wykes
Brett Sheehan
James O’Connor
Nick Cummins
Mitch Inman
Ryan Cross
Scott Staniforth
Mark Bartholomeusz

Reserves

Ryan Tyrrell
Matt Dunning
Richard Stanford
Luke Jones
Chris O’Young
Sam Harris
Dane Haylett-Petty

 

[MrTimms]

I was talking the to Nick Cummins the other week, he was sure he wouldn't be back till after the bye.

Must be risking cause of the shit they're in...

 

[Ash]

I wouldn't think it would be wise to rush Cummins back, either. DHP has been fine on the wing for them.

Mitch Inman and Cross in the centres is an interesting one. Maybe a bit similar, but you could have said the same with Tatupu. Hill at 12 will strengthen the side I think. I expect Hill there next game.

And how about Bart at 15 and J'OC at 10? As Lance said, goes right against one of Mitchell's condescending rants to the press a few weeks ago.

 

[farva]

A very nice looking back line. But my concern is that there are 4 players starting for the first time this year in the back line, 3 coming back from injury. I hope they are match ready

 

[Scotty]

And how about Bart at 15 and J'OC at 10? As Lance said, goes right against one of Mitchell's condescending rants to the press a few weeks ago.

He is doing his best to make sure he looks like an idiot.

 

[RugbyReg]

harsh on DHP I thought. I'd prefer him at 15 than Barto to be honest. Or Bart at 12 with Mitch on the bench.

 

[disco]

DHP was there best back along side the JOC (James O'Connor) last week, I hope Cummins hasn't been rushed back as we're only two weeks into the season.

Anyway I've tipped the Force to win this week.

 

[Pfitzy]

DUnning has been shit. He deserves the bench.

 

[zombi]

Bart is there so he & O'Connor can switch during the game.

DHP has been fantastic on the wing but he's not quite ready for fullback.

 

[spectator]

Can't understand why Tatupu was dropped? Thought he was one of their best last week.

 

[aussie1st]

Nice to see JOC (James O'Connor) at 10, Bartholomeusz should offer stability from the back and Staniforth much needed experience. Will take some effort to beat the Chiefs though.

 

[Ruggo]

Would rather seen JOC (James O'Connor) stay at full back. Mitch's comments about trying to keep him in one position made sense. Bart at 10 for me.

A boil over and narrow Force win would not suprise me. The Chiefs are too eradic to tip as a safe bet to win. Hopfully they win and have their heads in the clouds for the Reds next week.

 

[Ash]

Chiefs can still completely blow teams away.

Personally, I don't really see a Force victory, but don't think it'll be a blow out as many originally though. That Force team is improving, and getting stronger from week to week. Despite their awful injury toll they are competitive, which is impressive and good to see.

The thing is though, the Chiefs can be erratic but can blow teams away. With an improving Force and also plenty of injuries to the Chiefs, can't see it happening.

 

[Spook]

Can't understand why Tatupu was dropped? Thought he was one of their best last week.

Defensively terrible though as was DHP.

 

[Ash]

I do recall DHP rushing up out of the line about 10 - 15m out from the Force line, then completely miss the tackle to gift the Canes an easy try. Once DHP missed the tackle it was an easy draw and pass to the now unmarked outside man.

 

[brokendown gunfighter]

heat may play a part,has been in the 40's this week& now the humidity is kicking in
tomorrow night there will be a hot easterly blowing(not the sea breeze)
the last 20 minutes will be interesting,thats for sure

 

[Spook]

I do recall DHP rushing up out of the line about 10 - 15m out from the Force line, then completely miss the tackle to gift the Canes an easy try. Once DHP missed the tackle it was an easy draw and pass to the now unmarked outside man.

Yep, they did damage on his side. I like the look of him though.

 

[disco]

I just have this feeling that the Force at Members Equity stadium are going to lift & play out of their skins.