Western Force 2024
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Tazzmania
Bob Loudon (25)
I believe it is
Eyes and Ears
Bob Davidson (42)
Angus Bell (the winger) seems a bit small for professional rugby IMO.
kiap
Steve Williams (59)
From when both Bells appeared in the same schools team ...
Angus Bell (the winger) looks skinnier than Angus Bell (the prop) but you'd expect that.
Dunno if it comes down to being a bit small as a pro so much as being a bit good as a pro.
Quicktapsonly
Chris McKivat (8)
Chase Tiatia having a good night playing 12 for Hawks Bay in the NPC semi final.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Watching it now
GaffaCHinO
Peter Sullivan (51)
hey crew, not exactly the right place for it but if you know anyone looking for full-time work in the sport and recreation field hit me up . have a full-time well paying gig I'm looking to fill asap. Must have experience coaching/running and organising activities for teens. cheers (remove if not appropriate just alittle desperate to fill the position so looking at all avenues)
I'm interested in the squad announcement on 9 November.
By my count we currently have 34 players signed for 2024 or beyond with Siosifa Amone and Henry Robertson yet to be confirmed (unless I missed the announcements). If I include the latter the average age of the squad is just under 25yo.
There would seem to be no need to be filling all places at this stage - especially if it means taking the best of only those currently available.
I'd like to see another experienced THP and Lock and perhaps an impact winger but have no real issues in giving more game time to the existing talent.
It appears that 2024 will be a year of ongoing player development with the real impact of this young squad being felt in 2025.
At the same time I'm ready for some surprises..................
With the start of the pre-season I'm expecting to see an expanded wider training squad (WTS) including those club players identified to show potential after the games against the Cheetahs.
By my count we currently have 34 players signed for 2024 or beyond with Siosifa Amone and Henry Robertson yet to be confirmed (unless I missed the announcements). If I include the latter the average age of the squad is just under 25yo.
There would seem to be no need to be filling all places at this stage - especially if it means taking the best of only those currently available.
I'd like to see another experienced THP and Lock and perhaps an impact winger but have no real issues in giving more game time to the existing talent.
It appears that 2024 will be a year of ongoing player development with the real impact of this young squad being felt in 2025.
At the same time I'm ready for some surprises..................
With the start of the pre-season I'm expecting to see an expanded wider training squad (WTS) including those club players identified to show potential after the games against the Cheetahs.
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
Still unsure of specialist wings...Potter anddd (can't think of 1 more, let alone 2 or 3.)
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Looking at the squad the only other player I can see playing on the wings is O'Donnell. Force have a lot of inside backs but barely any outside backs. Pretty odd.
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
Train and Trial with Tahs.
TheRugbyGURU95
Frank Nicholson (4)
Potter has indicated that he joined the Force to try and play in the midfield anyways
like Stewart wanted to play 10.
Back In My Day
Frank Row (1)
I hope Campbell Parata can break into the starting team this year. He was a smart player at school and I’d love to see him do well (and switch allegiances to Aust rugby).
Thalium
Bill Watson (15)
I think they utilised him well as a play making 12 when paired with Burey. When Stewart was at 10 I think he seemed off his game so hopefully some more time at 12 with Burey and he will be better to slot in at 10