Western Force 2024

[ForceFan]

This is the problem with the force (I.e. player retention) always seem to have 10+ players leave at the end of the season

So how does that proble/perception fit with The Rebels with 13 and the Waratahs with 12 this year?

Perhaps it's more of a reflection of the low number of wins from these three teams.

Isn't the average Super Rugby career something like 2.5 seasons??
That means changes are a reality of the professional game.

 

[RugbyReg]

You’d usually expect a fair bit of turn over in the 2nd year of a coach too wouldn’t you? He gets the know which players he wants / who responds to him while the players get a better understanding of their place in the squad etc.

 

[RebelYell]

You’d usually expect a fair bit of turn over in the 2nd year of a coach too wouldn’t you? He gets the know which players he wants / who responds to him while the players get a better understanding of their place in the squad etc.

Yep, and combined with the generally med-high attrition rate across all Aus Super Rugby teams, this isn't remarkably high at all. Very interested to see who lands where..

 

[farva]

I think it was Wayne Bennett during his Bronco years that said you need 20% turnover a year to keep the team fresh and I don’t think it’s as dire as this thread suggests.
Simpson and Kiribige were loan players so never ours.
Faainga was signed knowing he was going.
Mataele is probably nearing the end of his career so would likely be dropping in form. His brother won’t stick around if he doesn’t.
Makara didn’t live up to his potential, I don’t think he got a game so not a loss.
We have an over abundance of inside backs so Hegarty is the weakest link.
McCauley never seemed to kick on.
For me it’s Sankey and Strachan that are the losses.

 

[rugbyAU]

I think it was Wayne Bennett during his Bronco years that said you need 20% turnover a year to keep the team fresh and I don’t think it’s as dire as this thread suggests.
Simpson and Kiribige were loan players so never ours.
Faainga was signed knowing he was going.
Mataele is probably nearing the end of his career so would likely be dropping in form. His brother won’t stick around if he doesn’t.
Makara didn’t live up to his potential, I don’t think he got a game so not a loss.
We have an over abundance of inside backs so Hegarty is the weakest link.
McCauley never seemed to kick on.
For me it’s Sankey and Strachan that are the losses.

isn't Mataele only 26?

 

[Dctarget]

isn't Mataele only 26?

That's impressive, I had him pegged as over 30

 

[Mick The Munch]

Be great if the Drua pick him up

 

[farva]

That's impressive, I had him pegged as over 30

Yeah I had too, if he is only 26 then that is a loss

 

[LearningCurve]

isn't Mataele only 26?

Born 1970 according to Ultimate Rugby

 

[RugbyReg]

Born 1970 according to Ultimate Rugby

He’s killing it for 53.

 

[Adam84]

Where’s Campbell Parata? Still with the Force?

 

[Tazzmania]

Where’s Campbell Parata? Still with the Force?

Yes he is. He was injured this year. I beleive he is still hoping to play for Tasman again this year before heading back here again.

 

[Homer]

Has Sankey gone to Japan etc or just heading back to the ACT?

 

[Dctarget]

Western Force stepping up, they’ve signed Paenga Amosa to a long term deal. Fantastic move.

 

[rugbyAU]

Western Force stepping up, they’ve signed Paenga Amosa to a long term deal. Fantastic move.

Excellent deal!! Great for wallabies to help solve our hooker issues

 

[Adam84]

Solid signing

 

[farva]

Says he might not be available next year?
What is the option next year?

 

[Equalizer]

Good signing but is it rushed through to get him eligible for the World Cup?

 

[Derpus]

Good signing but is it rushed through to get him eligible for the World Cup?

He's currently injured.

 

[upthereds#!]

Says he might not be available next year?
What is the option next year?

Kaituu still solid.