Western Force 2014

[It is what it is]

Very easy Gaffa. I have seen it happen several times.

Sometimes airlines know people are intoxicated at checkin and let them through. Very easy to make a note of this and check at the gate to see if they have improved. He could have then had 2 hours to drink a bit more and stumbled to the gate.

If he wasn't a dick he would be kindly asked to not take the flight and allowed to fly later. If he was a dick, at the least he would not be allowed to fly within a certain time period, at worst arrested by AFP.

My info is that he wasn't drunk at all but rather he became obnoxious, bordering on aggressive when his girl blew up at him about seating arrangements and he in turn vented at airline staff.
Aggressive people on the ground are not normally allowed to go into the air.
Also anybody leaving customs or secured areas must be escorted out of those areas. It's not like there's a turnstile or swinging gate for him or others to stroll through.

 

[Braveheart81]

They should have let him get on the plane.

Bali is pretty much the spiritual home for aggressive, obnoxious Australians.

 

[I like to watch]

My info is that he wasn't drunk at all but rather he became obnoxious, bordering on aggressive when his girl blew up at him about seating arrangements and he in turn vented at airline staff.
Aggressive people on the ground are not normally allowed to go into the air.
Also anybody leaving customs or secured areas must be escorted out of those areas. It's not like there's a turnstile or swinging gate for him or others to stroll through.

Which is worse?
Being a dick because you are pissed,and being thrown out of an airport.
Or being a dick,because you are a dick,and being thrown out of an airport?

 

[It is what it is]

Which is worse?
Being a dick because you are pissed,and being thrown out of an airport.
Or being a dick,because you are a dick,and being thrown out of an airport?

Oh he's a dick alright.
I wasn't in any way defending him, just setting the record straight.

 

[TOCC]

Which is worse?
Being a dick because you are pissed,and being thrown out of an airport.
Or being a dick,because you are a dick,and being thrown out of an airport?

I have an over-confident, obnoxious alter ego who only surfaces after about 10 drinks, so i'm going to argue that a sober cock-head is worse then a drunken cock-head.

 

[sudrugby]

Ben Whittaker is about to sign in France to play for Biarritz

 

[GaffaCHinO]

Ben Whittaker is about to sign in France to play for Biarritz

He left for France yesterday was released by the force in aug.

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[ChargerWA]

In the cold sober dawn of morn and now with enough time to take the long view, I hope James signs with the Force.

A full pre-season under his belt in Perth and next year he will come out firing.

 

[TOCC]

Pre-season starts in a matter of weeks, JOC (James O'Connor) won't be taking part for at least until December.... That's if he even stays with Australian super rugby

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

He probably wants to be signing with the Force, because he doesn't have a lot of other options on the table right now.

 

[Forcefield]

If JOC (James O'Connor) wants to play in the 2015 World Cup, he needs to play in the 2015 Super Rugby series. He would also be doing himself a big favour by playing for the Wallabies in 2014 while the RWC squad is being shortlisted.

At this point, the most sensible option appears to be: Try to get a short term contract in Japan and get some time away. Come back to the start of the 2014 Super Rugby season. I think Perth or Canberra would be the better two options because they are smaller and JOC (James O'Connor) would be lower profile. If all goes well, he'll get selected for the Wallabies and earn match payments and maybe get an ARU top up for 2015.

 

[Shiggins]

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[Shiggins]

Pre-season starts in a matter of weeks, JOC (James O'Connor) won't be taking part for at least until December.. That's if he even stays with Australian super rugby

Why would he not be apart of training until December.

 

[TOCC]

Why would he not be apart of training until December.

Going off the articles, the bloke is returning home to the Gold Coast for a while to be with his family and figure out what his next step is.. I don't see him been in a rush to sign a new rugby contract, in the articles he is insinuating he needs some time away from the professional sporting environment.. Given it's already October I think December is a fare prediction.

 

[Shiggins]

Going off the articles, the bloke is returning home to the Gold Coast for a while to be with his family and figure out what his next step is.. I don't see him been in a rush to sign a new rugby contract, in the articles he is insinuating he needs some time away from the professional sporting environment.. Given it's already October I think December is a fare prediction.

Yeh your probably right. That's only 2 months away anyway.

 

[Caputo]

Yeh your probably right. That's only 2 months away anyway.

I believe 3 weeks away, whilst watching the RL Grand Final it was mentioned that SBW has togive an indication to the Chiefs whether he is coming or remaining. So I believe this may be a SANZAR requirement for their logistics.

 

[GaffaCHinO]

Force Twitter:

PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT | We have a player re-signing and a couple of signings to be announced very soon! #whocoulditbe #RisingForce

 

[GaffaCHinO]

Rory Walton Adam Coleman (lock) and Robbie Abel (hooker) To the EPS


http://www.westernforce.com.au/NewsE...8/Default.aspx

 

[GaffaCHinO]

Update​

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2014 Squad So Far​

1. Chris Alcock 2014​

2. Phoenix Battye 2014​

3. Junior Rasolea 2014​

4. Nathan Charles 2014​

5. Angus Cottrell 2014 ​

6. Pek Cowan 2014 - Wallaby Caps​

7. Sias Ebersohn 2014 Development Player Spot​

8. Kyle Godwin 2016 - WA​

9. Matt Hodgson 2015 Wallaby Caps​

10. Kieran Longbottom 2014 - WA​

11. Alby Mathewson 2014 Marquee Player Spot​

12. Ben McCalman 2015 Wallaby Caps​

13. Ed Stubbs 2014​

14. Chris Tuatara-Morrison 2014​

15. Hugh McMeniman 2015 Wallaby Caps​

16. Luke Morahan 2015 Wallaby Cap​

17. Zack Holmes 2015 - WA​

18. Ian Prior 2015​

19. Sam Wykes 2015​

20. Tetera Faulkner 2015​

21. Dane Haylett-Petty 2014 - WA​

22. Willhelm Steenkamp 2016 Marquee Player Spot​

23. Jayden Hayward 2014 Development Player Spot​

24. Chris Heiberg 2016 Development Player Spot​

25. Marcel Brache 2015 Development Player Spot​

26. Heath Tessmann 2014​

27. Salesi Manu 2014​

28. Pat Dellit 2014​

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EPS 2014​

1. Luke Burton - Inside Back - WA​

2. Ryan Louwrens - Half Back - WA​

3. Rory Walton - Lock/Flanker​

4. Adam Coleman - Lock​

5. Robbie Able - Hooker​

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Off contract (in RED = Must Keep)​

Nick Cummins​

Winston Stanley​

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GONE​

James Hilterbrand (EPS)​

Sam Christie (EPS)

Mick Snowden (EPS)​

Ben Jacobs​

Sam Norton-Knight​

Toby Lynn​

Salesi Ma'afu​

Lachlan McCaffrey​

Will Tupou​

Brett Sheehan​

Ben Whittaker​

Richard Brown​

Alfie Mafi​

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Rumoured Signings​

James O’Connor​

 

[swingpass]

Update​

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Rumoured Signings​

James O’Connor​

very rumoured; here, there and everywhere.