Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
There's a whole thread about it with some very detailed analysis.
Western Force 2011
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There's a whole thread about it with some very detailed analysis.
Shiggins
Simon Poidevin (60)
Cheers mate. Just wondering how many force fans we have on here Show your face
Go the force!!!!
ChargerWA
Mark Loane (55)
Sorry for the late reply, forgot this post.
Because there is only one reason a footballer get's to the top, they are faster, stronger and/or more skillfull than the rest. In fact, as a society we have proven time and time again that we are willing to turn a blind eye to the misbehaviours as long as they are good at sports. When they turn out to grow into large egomaniacs with an over hyped sense of self importance and the idea that the rules of society don't apply to them we get all indignant, and feel need to tall poppy slash them back down to our level.
What Cameron Sheperd did was foolish and I think he is a dickhead, but it was unconnected to his job, and should not have any effect on his career. Just because society has decided that footballers are role models doesn't mean that they are.
Secondly, I would want to be a role model if I was in his position, but that doesn't mean that he has to be.
Shiggins
Simon Poidevin (60)
I'm tipping the Reds to win 111 - 27!
No idea where I got that figure from...
WRONG
Go the force!!!!
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Fellow Force Fans...have any of you received your membership stuff?
brokendown
Bill McLean (32)
rugby WA=rugby wait awhile
Lance Free
Arch Winning (36)
2011 Super Rugby – Week 1
Queensland Reds v Emirates Western Force
Sunday, 20 February 2011 at Suncorp Stadium
Kick-off: 4.40pm (AEST) / 2.40pm (AWST)
Emirates Western Force Squad
1. Pek Cowan
2. Ben Whittaker
3. Tim Fairbrother
4. Ben McCalman
5. Nathan Sharpe
6. Matt Hodgson
7. David Pocock
8. Richard Brown
9. Brett Sheehan
10. James O’Connor
11. David Smith
12. Gene Fairbanks
13. Mitch Inman
14. Nick Cummins
15. Cameron Shepherd
Reserves
16. Nathan Charles
17. Kieran Longbottom
18. Sam Wykes
19. Tevita Metuisela
20. James Stannard
21. Alfie Mafi
22. Rory Sidey
No real surprises. Ripia out injured (likewise Dunning). JO'C into five eighth. Fairbanks inside centre.
McCalman selected at lock. Allows Metuisela onto bench (Manly club - former Brumbies Academy and league player).
Queensland Reds v Emirates Western Force
Sunday, 20 February 2011 at Suncorp Stadium
Kick-off: 4.40pm (AEST) / 2.40pm (AWST)
Emirates Western Force Squad
1. Pek Cowan
2. Ben Whittaker
3. Tim Fairbrother
4. Ben McCalman
5. Nathan Sharpe
6. Matt Hodgson
7. David Pocock
8. Richard Brown
9. Brett Sheehan
10. James O’Connor
11. David Smith
12. Gene Fairbanks
13. Mitch Inman
14. Nick Cummins
15. Cameron Shepherd
Reserves
16. Nathan Charles
17. Kieran Longbottom
18. Sam Wykes
19. Tevita Metuisela
20. James Stannard
21. Alfie Mafi
22. Rory Sidey
No real surprises. Ripia out injured (likewise Dunning). JO'C into five eighth. Fairbanks inside centre.
McCalman selected at lock. Allows Metuisela onto bench (Manly club - former Brumbies Academy and league player).
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Michael Lynagh (62)
So Ripia failed his fitness test? That backrow should have it all over the Reds, but unfortunately that's where it ends. It will be interesting to see how the Force line out holds up, and how their scrum goes. I rate Fairbrother, but do not rate Cowan at scrum time. Neither Reds nor Force have an attacking scrum. Worryingly, if Beiber struggles at 10 or goes down, what do the Force do? Fairbanks or Stannard to 10? Not attractive.
That bench for the Force shows, sadly, a real lack of depth. I really hope they don't get called on to use it much, but wouldn't mind seeing Stannard given some good time, and also McCalman move to 8 with Wykes coming on in the row, and Charles as well. Really looking forward to seeing Pocock back in action too.
Who is this Tevita Metuisela on the bench? How does he go?
That bench for the Force shows, sadly, a real lack of depth. I really hope they don't get called on to use it much, but wouldn't mind seeing Stannard given some good time, and also McCalman move to 8 with Wykes coming on in the row, and Charles as well. Really looking forward to seeing Pocock back in action too.
Who is this Tevita Metuisela on the bench? How does he go?
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Arch Winning (36)
Lower grader with the Roosters, Storm & Tigers between 2003 - 2008. I haven't seen him play for Manly (others will have knowledge of that) but the reports I've seen have been good. Not a huge guy - 103kgs 187cm (6'2" for us old guys). He's 27 so no spring chicken. I suspect he's pretty physical. I'm not sure he'll get on though.
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Surprised Stannard not in starting 15, l hope he gets some game time ... Looking forward to JOC (James O'Connor) and Coops battle.
en_force_er
Geoff Shaw (53)
An odd bench.
Given Brown's ability to cover 7, McCalman's ability to cover 6 & 8 and Hodgo's ability to cover 6, 7 & 8 you'd surely put a lock that plays tight (Hockings or anyone in the wider squad like him) instead of a loosey on the bench (Metuisela) given Wykes can play 6 & 8 in a pinch.
Either way with Wykes on the bench you'd think loosey cover in Metuisela would be pointless and you may as well take an extra fatty or back.
todd4
Dave Cowper (27)
They could give Cummins a go at 13 and have Mafi and Smith on the wings.
Cummins looks like he has been working on his defence. I was impressed by his tackling against the Sharks and I think he has played 13 in the Sydney comp.
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
Not quite true, if anyone is to be injured you'd want it to be Brown, which would actually strengthen the backrow. But if Pocock is a 10/10 at 7 then I'd rate Hodgson as 9/10at the same position. If Wykes continues to play like he did on Saturday, then when Pocock comes back Brown can go to the bench.
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