Western Force 2020

[dru]

Haha thanks. I'm not blaming the ref at all. The game against the tahs the 50 22s that were definately not 50 22s but we played the last 20 min terribly giving away penalties and handling errors. The Reds game we dropped away at the end as well but should of won with some smart rugby in the last 10 min.

It's just frustrating that we have developed these players like Deegan and fines over the last 3 years and they had to leave to have a better chance for wallaby selection but now we are back.

The force are doing very well considering they have zero Wallabies in their team. Also no one mentions the fact we are playing so far from home. Maybe I missed it last night but nothing was said. Wasn't that our home game ? Hahaha. Also the fact we hadn't played any rugby since 2019 unlike the super rugby teams. I'm proud of the squad but the new rules are terrible and we have been unlucky with them. Will be good next year when they get rid of them.

Honestly mate, completely honest, every east coast rugby fan I know is thrilled to have the Force back. They are no way out of their league and right on the quality wanted even after the absence. W's will come.

 

[Shiggins]

Honestly mate, completely honest, every east coast rugby fan I know is thrilled to have the Force back. They are no way out of their league and right on the quality wanted even after the absence. W's will come.

Great to hear

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Can we please rid this myth that Issak Fines Leleiwasa was solely developed by the Force? The bloke played in the QLD age group teams, won the Alec Evans Medal (QPR player of the year), played NRC for both QLD teams before going to Canberra for a season. Ducked over to Perth for two years now is back at the Brumbies.

The Force played a part of his development sure, but it is not like he came through their pathway.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Can we please rid this myth that Issak Fines Leleiwasa was solely developed by the Force? The bloke played in the QLD age group teams, won the Alec Evans Medal (QPR player of the year), played NRC for both QLD teams before going to Canberra for a season. Ducked over to Perth for two years now is back at the Brumbies.

The Force played a part of his development sure, but it is not like he came through their pathway.

Same with Deegan

 

[Forcefield]

Is anyone saying that about Fines or Deegan?

 

[Shiggins]

Can we please rid this myth that Issak Fines Leleiwasa was solely developed by the Force? The bloke played in the QLD age group teams, won the Alec Evans Medal (QPR player of the year), played NRC for both QLD teams before going to Canberra for a season. Ducked over to Perth for two years now is back at the Brumbies.

The Force played a part of his development sure, but it is not like he came through their pathway.

No one wanted him. The force took him and developed him into a better player.

 

[Shiggins]

All I am saying is it's a shame we had them and developed them professionaly and they left because of super rugby. Now we are back. If we were back earlier we would have kept them

 

[ForceFan]

Four AFL teams using Perth as a hub.
Excellent to see a full page impact for Rugby Union - but we need more good news for rugby as other sports are invading our newly created space.
A win would be good.

 

[ForceFan]

Really enjoying the "Rivalries Reignite" series.

 

[Bobby Sands]

Can you blokes put Godwin in the XV, Kahui too while you are at it.

 

[RugbyReg]

Can you blokes put Godwin in the XV, Kahui too while you are at it.

wait until you see the team lists announced yesterday....

 

[Bobby Sands]

Can you blokes put Godwin in the XV, Kahui too while you are at it.

Good job

 

[ForceFan]

Byron Ralston telling us what it's like to get to play in Super Rugby Au.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Byron Ralston telling us what it's like to get to play in Super Rugby Au.

Force do great promo videos like this - assume this is put out on social media channels but only see it on sites like this which very small community

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Force do great promo videos like this - assume this is put out on social media channels but only see it on sites like this which very small community

the "Re-engage" series is done by RA. The first one was on Will Harrison. Check Rugby Xplorer or rugby.com.au socials

 

[Rugbynutter39]

the "Re-engage" series is done by RA. The first one was on Will Harrison. Check Rugby Xplorer or rugby.com.au socials

Nice - who says current RA not pro force

 

[brokendown]

more like pro Twiggy's money!

 

[ForceFan]

Like the "Why I Play" wall in the changing room.........

5 excellent young men who have used the pathway into the professional game offered by the Western Force. Would be good to have them all stay as part of the family (including the Sea of Blue).

 

[ForceFan]

Force recharging, reviewing and refocussing

August 7, 2020
The Western Force squad moved to Coffs Harbour on the New South Wales north coast for some rest after four Super Rugby AU matches in as many weeks. It’s a welcome opportunity for the Force family to recharge its batteries, review progress to date, and refocus attention on forthcoming matches.

A catch up with head coach Tim Sampson to discuss the experiences on the road over the past month and to get his thoughts on the challenges ahead.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Wonder what names for recruitment for next year being considered for the Force.

Locks with better line out skills, couple of quality backs perhaps key areas for recruitment including a ten and centres given Lance and Godwin contracted elsewhere next year.