NRC Semi-Final - Western Force v Brisbane City - UWA Sports Park - Saturday, 19 October 2019 - Noon

[ForceFan]

C'mon Perth rugby fans - let's get a big turnout.
Seeyou at Phil.
GO YOU WESTERN FORCE.

Coach calls fans to Fill the Hill

October 14, 2019

Tim Sampson has called on all Western Force fans to get behind the club ahead of the blockbuster home semi-final clash against Brisbane City.
Force was crowned Minor Premiers of the National Rugby Championship, following a strong 57-33 victory over Sydney in the final round of the regular season. Sampson stated the players excitement heading into the Force’s first home NRC semi-final and highlighted the motivating factor of playing at home at UWA Sports Park in front of the Sea of Blue.
“In finals footy, you need that little bit of lift to get you over the line at the back end of a game. Filling the Hill with a lot of blue jerseys and t-shirts at MacGillvray will be fantastic.” said Sampson.
The Force and Brisbane City will battle it out for a place in the NRC Grand Final at 12pm at UWA Sports Park this Saturday.

Fantastic to hear Tim give the locally grown lads and new players being given a go such a good wrap.

Thanks Minderoo/Andrew Forrest for keeping this development pathway to professional rugby open in WA.

 

[ForceFan]

Brisbane bring challenge to Perth

October 15, 2019

After a confidence-boosting victory last weekend, star Brisbane City fly-half Isaac Lucas expects his side to challenge the Force when the two sides meet in the semi-finals at UWA Sports Park this weekend.

More here......

 

[ForceFan]

Forward-pack driving Force to Semi-Final

October 16, 2019

After a second year topping the tackling and ball-carrying charts for the Western Force, flanker Fergus Lee-Warner headlines the team’s long list of quiet achievers.

Combining with the side’s explosive attacking talent, Force’s juggernaut forwards will be integral to halting Brisbane City in the National Rugby Championship Semi-Final this Saturday. The Sydney born flanker insists the platform for the team’s dominance has been laid down by the formidable forward pack.

More here.....

 

[Brumby Runner]

I think Lee-Warner is a top class player, and has been for the past couple of years. I have to admit though that I've never seen him play flanker, or anywhere other than in the second row. I would have him as one of the locks in a combined best team from the NRC.

 

[ForceFan]

Go you good things.

PS List replaced with Tevin Ferris at #8

 

[rugbyfan90]

Brisbane City side to face Western Force:
1. Dane Zander – Norths
2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (c) – Sunnybank
3. Dave Feao – Sunnybank
4. Rob Puliuvea – Wests
5. Ryan Smith – Brothers
6. Adam Korczyk – University of Queensland
7. Sam Wallis – University of Queensland
8. Seru Uru – Easts
9. Nick Chapman – Norths
10. Isaac Lucas - Sunnybank
11. Jordan Luke – Norths
12. Teti Tela – Souths
13. Hunter Paisami - Wests
14. Sefa Naivalu – Norths
15. Bryce Hegarty – GPS

Reserves

16. Maile Ngauamo – GPS
17. TBA
18. Rhys van Nek – Easts
19. Brad Kapa – Brothers
20. Connor Anderson – Wests
21. Moses Sorovi – Wests
22. Isaac Henry – Wests
23. Lawson Creighton – Brothers

https://reds.rugby/news/2019/10/17/brisbane-city-side-named-for-semi-final-clash-against-the-force

 

[RebelYell]

Brisbane City side to face Western Force:
1. Dane Zander – Norths
2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (c) – Sunnybank
3. Dave Feao – Sunnybank
4. Rob Puliuvea – Wests
5. Ryan Smith – Brothers
6. Adam Korczyk – University of Queensland
7. Sam Wallis – University of Queensland
8. Seru Uru – Easts
9. Nick Chapman – Norths
10. Isaac Lucas - Sunnybank
11. Jordan Luke – Norths
12. Teti Tela – Souths
13. Hunter Paisami - Wests
14. Sefa Naivalu – Norths
15. Bryce Hegarty – GPS

Reserves

16. Maile Ngauamo – GPS
17. TBA
18. Rhys van Nek – Easts
19. Brad Kapa – Brothers
20. Connor Anderson – Wests
21. Moses Sorovi – Wests
22. Isaac Henry – Wests
23. Lawson Creighton – Brothers

https://reds.rugby/news/2019/10/17/brisbane-city-side-named-for-semi-final-clash-against-the-force

Why TBA for the reserve tighthead?

 

[ForceFan]

The finals will be a real test of the depth of the WF squad.

Very happy with this side considering the loss of so many regular starting XV players due to injuries and RWC duties:
Henry Taefu, Kieran Longbottom, Johan Bardoul, Chris Alcock, Brynard Stander, Ian Prior, AJ Alatimu, Marcel Brache and Brad Lacey.

Pleasing to see so many players from interstate and local club rugby getting a chance in the NRC including:
Pama Fou, Byron Ralston, Dom Hardman, Aisake Meo, Rory O'Sullivan, Jake Strachan as well as former WF player CTM.

 

[Cancelled Account]

Is Byron Ralston contracted with the Force or coming home after NRC?

 

[Cancelled Account]

And Jake Strachan for that matter?

 

[ForceFan]

is either Byron Ralston or Jake Strachan contracted with the Force or coming home after NRC?

Don't think either, as yet, have been offered contracts beyond the current NRC trials.
(If so - no announcements to date)

 

[ForceFan]

A radio chat with Heath Tessman about the 1st Semi......

WF Captain (Andrew Deegan) and Coach (Tim Sampson) provide their preview.

And Marcel Brache chatting about his RWC experience.

 

[RugbyReg]

Force by 30

 

[Cancelled Account]

Force are looking good.

 

[Penguin]

Force are looking good.

It's their comp to lose. Head & shoulders above the rest this season.
.

 

[Penguin]

McRieght & Ruan Smith on the injured list?

 

[Cancelled Account]

McRieght & Ruan Smith on the injured list?

Team leaders BPA, Korczyk, Lucas and Hegarty need to step up with more talk if they want to get close. What’s McReight’s injury? With early Reds’ pre-season and a good chance of the game 23 players it would want to be minor.

 

[RebelYell]

If Brisbane City and Canberra Vikings win, be a cracking weekend of footy in the capital next week with Uni 7s final round on as well.

 

[Finsbury Girl]

Vegas by 15.

 

[molman]

Some real holes in the defensive line from QLD