Western Force 2015
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Like the white one. Not convinced about the blue.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
I'm good with both. At least there's some black and gold in there now.
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TOCC
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Maybe have a back model it next time as well 
GaffaCHinO
Peter Sullivan (51)
i hate to say it i like the white away jersey......but bring back the black and gold!
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Moono75
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I think the white jersey looks cleaner. For 10 years in the making and the social media buildup it's a bit of a non event jersey really. I'll stick with my 2012 version and inaugural season jersey (the classic) for the big games.
Marketing department I want my 10 year lapel badge!
Marketing department I want my 10 year lapel badge!
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
New signing for the Force:
http://www.westernforce.com.au/article/force-signs-japanese-flyer-akihito-yamada
Akihito Yamada, the dynamo winger from Japan. What an ace call that is, looking forward to seeing him play.
http://www.westernforce.com.au/article/force-signs-japanese-flyer-akihito-yamada
Akihito Yamada, the dynamo winger from Japan. What an ace call that is, looking forward to seeing him play.
Interesting that the Force have signed two foreign wingers in the last couple of weeks.
I would have thought they were pretty well stocked in that position. You'd think that Haylett-Petty and Morahan would take two of the back three positions every week when fit.
I would have thought they were pretty well stocked in that position. You'd think that Haylett-Petty and Morahan would take two of the back three positions every week when fit.
There's some discussion two pages ago. He's a winger from the Tasman Makos. None of us think he's particularly good.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
DHP will play fullback I think and Morahan on one wing. Looking at the list, we probably needed a little more outside gas and Yamada would be that guy.
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TOCC
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Whats the japanese contingent stand at now in Super Rugby?
Reds: Hendrix Lui
Force: Akihito Yamada
Rebels: Shota Horie
Highlanders: Fumiaki Tanaka?
Guys like Shota Horie will probably form the nucleus of the Japanese Super Rugby team in 2016 so its good to see them et exposure now..
Reds: Hendrix Lui
Force: Akihito Yamada
Rebels: Shota Horie
Highlanders: Fumiaki Tanaka?
Guys like Shota Horie will probably form the nucleus of the Japanese Super Rugby team in 2016 so its good to see them et exposure now..
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TOCC
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I wonder if the JFRU continues to pay them a central contract during that period, given they are mostly short term contracts and they can play most of the Japan Top League comp.. I can't see how else Super Rugby sides can compete with the money on offer in Japan.
I wonder if part of it is the drawcard of playing in a higher calibre competition than the Top League?
Are the player payments in Japan as high for local players as they are for the big and over moderate name imports?
Are the player payments in Japan as high for local players as they are for the big and over moderate name imports?
GaffaCHinO
Peter Sullivan (51)
Jeez I love this man!
Omar Comin'
Chilla Wilson (44)
Add Michael Leitch at the Chiefs and Male Sa'u at the Rebels. And Harumichi Tatekawa was at the Brumbies last season but didn't get any game time as far as I know. Not sure if he'll be there again in 2015.
Tanaka is my favourite Japanese player. Surprised another team hasn't recruited him. At the Highlanders he's behind Aaron Smith, but I think there are plenty of teams where he would start. Best taker of the quick tap in world rugby and huge threat with his quick darts close to the ruck.
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