Western Force 2024

[Filipo Daugunu]

Force in terrible shape with all these injuries. Who the hell is going to be the bench second rowers and props? 1. M.Pearce 3. Medrano 17. C.Hancock 18. A.Moli? 4. Lopeti Faifua 5. Tom Franklin 19. Harris or a half fit Rodda?

 

[Wilson]

Force in terrible shape with all these injuries. Who the hell is going to be the bench second rowers and props? 1. M.Pearce 3. Medrano 17. C.Hancock 18. A.Moli? 4. Lopeti Faifua 5. Tom Franklin 19. Harris or a half fit Rodda?

Jhy Legg maybe?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

That's getting real skinny. He still seemed a very raw product in the U20s

Aaaand here comes Thrush again.

Jeremy Thrush...

 

[Wilson]

That's getting real skinny. He still seemed a very raw product in the U20s

Yeah, but with the injuries and Pugh having departed they really don't have anyone else with frame to cover lock from the bench. The alternative is having Harris, Anstee or Wells cover lock, but none of them strike me as particularly good options. Might be best to give the youngster a bit of exposure so he knows what to aim for. Williams will be back in a week and Rodda is only a few weeks off so it's really only this week they're desperate for cover.

 

[KentwellCup>ShuteShield]

Where'd Pugh go? I liked him since he was a home grown force talent.

 

[Wilson]

Where'd Pugh go? I liked him since he was a home grown force talent.

Released to pursue overseas opportunities.

Jackson Pugh granted early release from contract

westernforce.rugby

 

[KentwellCup>ShuteShield]

With him gone who do the force have now actually from Perth?

 

[Wilson]

With him gone who do the force have now actually from Perth?

Tizzano and Pasitoa off the top of my head. They look to have quite a few in their under 20s/under 19s pretty close to making the step up and the changes to the club system alongside the post season fixtures should start to pay dividends over the next few years.

 

[KentwellCup>ShuteShield]

Will be watching with a keen interest.

Always thought that was something our game had over League. Had players of a high standard from all across the country.

 

[D-Box]

Add Marley Pearce to the local list for sure

 

[Wilson]

Looks like the Force have called up Tiaan Tauakipulu as an injury replacement for Hoopert. Straight into the 23 this weekend

 

[Tazzmania]

Looks like the Force have called up Tiaan Tauakipulu as an injury replacement for Hoopert. Straight into the 23 this weekend

While previously not in the official squad, Tiaan has been with us for a while now, he played in the Spring Series against the Cheetahs as well

 

[ForceFan]

Taking into account the proclaimed injuries. Very happy to the caution being applied to Jeremy Williams' concussion.

A very good team to front-up against the Hurricanes.

Some good surprises with Rodda starting and obvious signs that Props stocks are being tested.

Williams rested for another week with White and Donaldson starting halves.

Good options across the front row and flexibility across the backs.

Really looking forward to the opening game.

 

[ForceFan]

Tizzano and Pasitoa off the top of my head. They look to have quite a few in their under 20s/under 19s pretty close to making the step up and the changes to the club system alongside the post season fixtures should start to pay dividends over the next few years.

Only 2 others Ollie Callan and Marley Pearce - making 4 in the main player group. Three named in the XXXIII and Pasitoa injured (elbow)
A lot more in the Wider Training group (who played against the Cheetahs in last years Spring Series) plus about half of the recently named Fortescue Academy squad.

 

[molman]

Poor Pasitoa can’t catch a break

You've got to feel for him.

 

[WFDS]

Apparently Rodda left training early today with a new injury

 

[Filipo Daugunu]

Apparently Rodda left training early today with a new injury

no way

 

[Shiggins]

You've got to feel for him.

It's unreal. Such a good prospect but can't get on the pitch

 

[Shiggins]

Rodda's Force comeback on ice after training mishap

Western Force captain Jeremy Williams has been ruled out of Super Rugby Pacific's round one due to concussion and Izack Rodda could join him on the sidelines.

www.perthnow.com.au

 

[molman]

It's unreal. Such a good prospect but can't get on the pitch

Yes. Some lads really have a tough run of things Its rather cruel. Will Harrison at the Tahs is another whose career and prospects have been stalled by injury issues.