Western Force 2011

[Ash]

Will be interesting as to how they juggle Pocock and Hodgson back in. Jenkins and Brown have been improving and were good vs the Bulls last night.

 

[qwerty51]

One of them has to leave next year. I wouldn't mind Jenkins coming back to NSW to replace Waugh.

 

[Shiggins]

Most Pilfers
1. Matt Todd (Crusaders) 7
1. Patrick McCutcheon (Waratahs) 7
3. Coenrad Oosthuizen (Cheetahs 5
3. Francois Louw (Stormers) 5
5. Andrew Hore (Hurricanes) 4
5. David Pocock (Force) 4
5. Ita Vaea (Brumbies) 4
5. Louis Ludik (Sharks) 4
5. Matthew Hodgson (Force) 4
5. Sarel Pretorius (Cheetahs) 4
11. Andries Bekker (Stormers) 3
11. Beau Robinson (Reds) 3
11. Bismarck du Plessis (Sharks) 3
11. Derick Minnie (Lions) 3
11. Duane Vermeulen (Stormers) 3
11. Keegan Daniel (Sharks) 3
11. Nasi Manu (Highlanders) 3
11. Rory Kockott (Lions) 3
11. Scott Waldrom (Chiefs) 3
11. Tana Umaga (Chiefs). 3

I can't Believe poey is equal 5th on turnovers. If he had played the 7 games he missed he would have 13 going on that. I personally think he would have over 20. Welcome back Dave.
Go the force!!!!

 

[Ash]

What is interesting is Cutch is equal first, yet is pretty soundly criticised around here. I think that some have been overly harsh on him - the expectations are too high. Even saying that, I think that Cutch's impact around the ground have been greater than Waugh's, but obviously Waugh is vital for leadership.

Great efforts from some of those guys though, who has seen limited time. Would like to see pilfers + forced penalties due to holding on, though.

 

[tranquility]

What is interesting is Cutch is equal first, yet is pretty soundly criticised around here. I think that some have been overly harsh on him - the expectations are too high. Even saying that, I think that Cutch's impact around the ground have been greater than Waugh's, but obviously Waugh is vital for leadership.

Great efforts from some of those guys though, who has seen limited time. Would like to see pilfers + forced penalties due to holding on, though.

I think the problem with 'Cutch' is that he is not a 7. No-one thinks he can't play football. He was a dominant schools player as an 8 i think? or was it a 6? He then however didn't grow enough to be a senior player in those positions and so he has been cobbled into a 7. That is my grief with it anyway.

 

[Shiggins]

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...-oconnor-on-side/story-e6frg7o6-1226057064053

Toby Lynn has been signed for next year. I don't think it would change JOC (James O'Connor)'s mind ( it wont, he would of decided by now) but it's still a good signing and well needed depth in the second row.



Go the force!!!!

 

[qwerty51]

What is interesting is Cutch is equal first, yet is pretty soundly criticised around here. I think that some have been overly harsh on him - the expectations are too high. Even saying that, I think that Cutch's impact around the ground have been greater than Waugh's, but obviously Waugh is vital for leadership.

Great efforts from some of those guys though, who has seen limited time. Would like to see pilfers + forced penalties due to holding on, though.

He had an absolute top game against the Force. Everyone else seems to think not.

 

[farva]

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...-oconnor-on-side/story-e6frg7o6-1226057064053

Toby Lynn has been signed for next year. I don't think it would change JOC (James O'Connor)'s mind ( it wont, he would of decided by now) but it's still a good signing and well needed depth in the second row.



Go the force!!!!

Not a bad signing, but we need some backs.

 

[farva]

And is he the marquee signing?

Ripia is still the development player, and the marquee spot has been freed up by Smtih leaving.

Only I would have liked a better player as the marquee.

 

[Lance Free]

The Oz: "Will it be enough to keep JOC (James O'Connor) in the West?"

You've got to be fuckin' kidding!!! Toby WHO???? Journeyman lock given the flick by the 'high flying' Chiefs... The name Ben Castle also comes to mind.

'Australian qualified through his grandfather'. Get real somebody.

 

[Ash]

The Force need props or backs (preferably five eighth, perhaps outside centre / wing) with some attacking flair, not locks, where they have adequate coverage in the short term.

Still, it's not a bad signing. Adds some good depth and experience to the squad, which is something the Force have been lacking. Would like to see the Force getting some key players in the aforementioned positions, however.

 

[Newb]

The Oz: "Will it be enough to keep JOC (James O'Connor) in the West?"

You've got to be fuckin' kidding!!! Toby WHO???? Journeyman lock given the flick by the 'high flying' Chiefs... The name Ben Castle also comes to mind.

'Australian qualified through his grandfather'. Get real somebody.

throw away line indeed. if toby lynn is all it'd take to keep him they might as well have signed up chis and sewn the deal up weeks ago... :