Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Looks like Fines there to cover wing - from memory did ok on wing for trial game but yes is odd having 2 halves on the bench.
SRAU RD 1 Western Force vs Brumbies, Perth Friday 19 Feb
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Looks like Fines there to cover wing - from memory did ok on wing for trial game but yes is odd having 2 halves on the bench.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
I wonder how long Prior and Lance will be the starting 9 and 10 combination for the Force.
Wallaby Way
Herbert Moran (7)
Force side looks fantastic, lots of depth to finish the game. My only prediction is that it will likely take them the majority of super AU to gel. As a Brumbies fan though I'd rather be facing the Rebels first up 
Very unfortunate for Reece Tapine not to be given a run given the injuries. He looked promising in the trial last week. His time will come...
Very unfortunate for Reece Tapine not to be given a run given the injuries. He looked promising in the trial last week. His time will come...
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Yep, Tapine looked the goods. But Fines also had an excellent game when he moved to the wing.
The Brumbies squad is again one of the strongest, but it does look a bit weak in the outside backs with both Wright and Kata missing. Great to see both Samu and Simone making it over their injuries. Will strengthen the side in both defence and attack. Really looking forward to seeing Ikitau go head to head with TK. The Master and Apprentice.
Force will be hard to toss this year, but Brumbies to win by 8 to 12.
The Brumbies squad is again one of the strongest, but it does look a bit weak in the outside backs with both Wright and Kata missing. Great to see both Samu and Simone making it over their injuries. Will strengthen the side in both defence and attack. Really looking forward to seeing Ikitau go head to head with TK. The Master and Apprentice.
Force will be hard to toss this year, but Brumbies to win by 8 to 12.
Forcefield
Ken Catchpole (46)
Well this thread is very civil and respectful.
I wonder how long it will last...
I reckon Brumbies by 8. Force camped on the Brumbies line at 80 minutes only to be denied a consolation bonus point.
I wonder how long it will last...
I reckon Brumbies by 8. Force camped on the Brumbies line at 80 minutes only to be denied a consolation bonus point.
D-Box
Cyril Towers (30)
So while it perhaps has a little to do with State borders, all the referees on Friday will be WA based with Graeme Cooper in the middle.
More info at https://wa.rugby/news/2021/02/17/rugbywa-referees-pave-the-pathway-to-super-rugby
More info at https://wa.rugby/news/2021/02/17/rugbywa-referees-pave-the-pathway-to-super-rugby
WTF?
Tom Lawton (22)
Love that jersey! Especially the sponsor..... My Dad would have been very proud to see that.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Found tahs vs reds on 9 gem for Friday so Saturday game on Stan correct?
The games are back to back on Friday night. The first one on Gem and the second only on Stan.
Jimmyjam
Watty Friend (18)
Seems I’m going hard against the grain here but I’m tipping the Brumbies to seriously underperform against expectations this year…. starting with a solid win by the Force
Starting props are world class, though Fainga'a is no world-beater at hooker and his test caps are more a reflection of poor depth in Oz. Sio seems to be seriously in decline and other FR back up is fairly average.
Locks – Swain/Neville and Frost are serviceable but not championship winning quality. These guys don’t scare anyone. They do give a solid lineout but once again not world beaters.
Samu is quality but Cusack and Brown won’t be causing other teams much problem. Valetini also hasn’t kicked on like we all had hoped.
Definitely a solid pack but not going to terrify anyone. Reds a much stronger all round unit in my eyes. Force looking great with the Argie injection also look a tougher proposition. Tahs and Rebs present better back rows.
White and Lolesio are quality but the rest of the starting backs this week are a real worry in my eyes. Missing their 3 best o/s backs in Wright/Kata injured and Kuridrani gone there is a real lack of punch out wide. Muirhead/Banks and Hansen along with Simone and Ikitau are all outclassed by their opponents in the Force… The force also have a much stronger bench IMO.
Anyway, could end up with egg on my face but if it turns out as I expect there will be a few shocked Fans and analysts come Saturday morning…..
Starting props are world class, though Fainga'a is no world-beater at hooker and his test caps are more a reflection of poor depth in Oz. Sio seems to be seriously in decline and other FR back up is fairly average.
Locks – Swain/Neville and Frost are serviceable but not championship winning quality. These guys don’t scare anyone. They do give a solid lineout but once again not world beaters.
Samu is quality but Cusack and Brown won’t be causing other teams much problem. Valetini also hasn’t kicked on like we all had hoped.
Definitely a solid pack but not going to terrify anyone. Reds a much stronger all round unit in my eyes. Force looking great with the Argie injection also look a tougher proposition. Tahs and Rebs present better back rows.
White and Lolesio are quality but the rest of the starting backs this week are a real worry in my eyes. Missing their 3 best o/s backs in Wright/Kata injured and Kuridrani gone there is a real lack of punch out wide. Muirhead/Banks and Hansen along with Simone and Ikitau are all outclassed by their opponents in the Force… The force also have a much stronger bench IMO.
Anyway, could end up with egg on my face but if it turns out as I expect there will be a few shocked Fans and analysts come Saturday morning…..
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Ho hum.
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Seems I’m going hard against the grain here but…..
ForceFan
Peter Fenwicke (45)
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brilliant.
