The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Were you thinking of Dickie Hardwick?
Western Force 2024
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Drew
Bob Davidson (42)
I think when he went OS after the Tahs he went to Europe and there was talk of him following his Italian heritage and playing for them.
Wallaby Man
Nev Cottrell (35)
Looks like Force going to have serious competition soon with Perth all but officially announced as NRL team.
What's the local rugby league standard like, is it deep, multiple clubs etc?
Wallaby Man
Nev Cottrell (35)
Don’t think the NRL cares about these things.
Right, fair enough.... Could anyone that actually knows offer a response?
I guess I was sort of wondering what sort of base the NRL would be pulling from going forward. I understand that strong junior pathways go a long way to sustained success in that sport.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
I have a league club right near me and they get a smattering of punters at a game on Saturday arvo, but the crowds and general support of the rugby comp here in Perth is considerably greater. League hardly gets a mention.
ForceFan
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Grabbed this picture of the WF Instagram site.
Six WF players at a Rehab Session at North Cott Surf Club.
I think these are the only players being treated for more than just a "niggle"
They all appear to be coming on well.
Bayley Kuenzle - Knee (Really like the smile. Looking forward to his return next year)
Vaiolini Ekuasi (I think) - ?
Reesjan Pasitoa - Shoulder (looked good on Tuesday)
Kane Koteka - Hamstring (looked good on Tuesday)
Mitch Watts - Niggle (as put in a full training session with Sth Africa squad last Tuesday)
Atu Moli - Hips (Looked good on Tuesday)
I continue to be impressed by the rehab/recovery program at the WF as the young men and women appear to be looked after extremely well.
Six WF players at a Rehab Session at North Cott Surf Club.
I think these are the only players being treated for more than just a "niggle"
They all appear to be coming on well.
Bayley Kuenzle - Knee (Really like the smile. Looking forward to his return next year)
Vaiolini Ekuasi (I think) - ?
Reesjan Pasitoa - Shoulder (looked good on Tuesday)
Kane Koteka - Hamstring (looked good on Tuesday)
Mitch Watts - Niggle (as put in a full training session with Sth Africa squad last Tuesday)
Atu Moli - Hips (Looked good on Tuesday)
I continue to be impressed by the rehab/recovery program at the WF as the young men and women appear to be looked after extremely well.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
I know the S&C coach - a good man with a very sensible head on his shoulders.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Unless that's an old picture I don't think it's Ekuasi - he turned out for Auckland in the NPC yesterday:
NPC - Match report Hawke's Bay vs Auckland, le 28/09/2024
Match report Hawke's Bay - Auckland : lineups, points, stats...
all.rugby
ForceFan
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Pleasing to see the efforts of some of the WF players getting some recognition for their consistent performance/potential in the Australian XV games against the Bristol Bears.
ForceFan
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Thanks Wilson. With a closer look I think it's Papillon Sevele who was still recovering from his knee injury.Unless that's an old picture I don't think it's Ekuasi - he turned out for Auckland in the NPC yesterday:
NPC - Match report Hawke's Bay vs Auckland, le 28/09/2024
Match report Hawke's Bay - Auckland : lineups, points, stats...
Crashy
John Solomon (38)
jeez this aged quickly...
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
They'll be there. Just kicking the tree for a "license fee" to fall out which others didn't have to pay....
Show us more money and your'e in. They want the teams, they want the time slot and they want the presence.
Show us more money and your'e in. They want the teams, they want the time slot and they want the presence.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Article from yesterday on Fox League about NZ wanting a 2nd side which is dumb. Warriors get a following once a decade and the recent crowds have been to support Tonga not necessarily a NZ side. Maybe in the mid 2030s...
"As it stands, the NRL are reportedly focused on finalising a deal with the Western Australian government for a franchise to be based in Perth. The Perth team will potentially be introduced into first grade in 2027, followed by Papua New Guinea who have already struck a $600 million deal with the Australian government."
"As it stands, the NRL are reportedly focused on finalising a deal with the Western Australian government for a franchise to be based in Perth. The Perth team will potentially be introduced into first grade in 2027, followed by Papua New Guinea who have already struck a $600 million deal with the Australian government."