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Cyril Towers (30)
He has a great attitude. Sounds like the team to be involved with.
Western Force 2024
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Phil Kearns (64)
Interview with Cron from Pick and Drive:
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Bit of an update on Rodda's recovery in there - Cron has him as a possibility for round 1, but they're being careful not to push him or put a date on him. Sounds reasonably likely to return somewhere in the first month or so.
2024 Western Force Season Preview with Simon Cron
Pick and Drive Rugby Union Podcast · Episode
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Bit of an update on Rodda's recovery in there - Cron has him as a possibility for round 1, but they're being careful not to push him or put a date on him. Sounds reasonably likely to return somewhere in the first month or so.
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Bill Watson (15)
During the members meeting Cron did discuss Rodda and how they need him to take his time to make sure he is physically and mentally ready.Interview with Cron from Pick and Drive:
2024 Western Force Season Preview with Simon Cron
Pick and Drive Rugby Union Podcast · Episode
Bit of an update on Rodda's recovery in there - Cron has him as a possibility for round 1, but they're being careful not to push him or put a date on him. Sounds reasonably likely to return somewhere in the first month or so.
This time they also tried a different approach to recovery. They actually modified his foot to try and eliminate the issue from happening again. Gives you a little insight into what these guys can go through to get back on the park.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
I'm really enjoying this series from the Pick & Drive boys. I like the technical elements that Cron often mentions in his interviews like the impact of the tackled player presenting clean ball verse the impact the supporting players have at the ruck. They seem to have quantified this for their metrics. It's often the clear out/supporting players who get called out on commentary or by armchair pundits for poor ruck quality, but it's nice to see the tackle players role being highlighted.Interview with Cron from Pick and Drive:
2024 Western Force Season Preview with Simon Cron
Pick and Drive Rugby Union Podcast · Episode
Bit of an update on Rodda's recovery in there - Cron has him as a possibility for round 1, but they're being careful not to push him or put a date on him. Sounds reasonably likely to return somewhere in the first month or so.
This is one of the areas I currently feel Ireland are world class at. I'm not convinced that their athletes are superior, but the detail at the breakdown is just excellent and so consistent.
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John Thornett (49)
Hope you have a good year, Freo and WCE will suck this year. Would be great to grow the game in WA
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
2024 Season Launch Day interview with WFW team Captain, Trilleen Pomare
Captain, Our Captain for 2024 - Jeremy Williams - top young player who's been free to make his mark so quickly.
Captain, Our Captain for 2024 - Jeremy Williams - top young player who's been free to make his mark so quickly.
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Bob Loudon (25)
Western Force Fortescue Academy squad confirmed for 2024
2024 Fortescue Academy Squad:
Albert Alcock, Lipina Ata, Billy Browne, Boston Fakafanua, Kauri Grace, Henry James, Caleb Karangaroa, Justin Landman, Ronan Leahy, Jhy Legg, Ollie McGinnity, Ryan McGloin, Oakley Pearce, AJ Preketes, Doug Phillipson, Finn Prass, Dane Sawers, Max Sawers, HD Stemmet, Manaia TeTana, Cristiano Tizzano, Tiam Toufan, Billy Turnbull, Mitch Watts, Angus Websdale
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2024 Fortescue Academy Squad:
Albert Alcock, Lipina Ata, Billy Browne, Boston Fakafanua, Kauri Grace, Henry James, Caleb Karangaroa, Justin Landman, Ronan Leahy, Jhy Legg, Ollie McGinnity, Ryan McGloin, Oakley Pearce, AJ Preketes, Doug Phillipson, Finn Prass, Dane Sawers, Max Sawers, HD Stemmet, Manaia TeTana, Cristiano Tizzano, Tiam Toufan, Billy Turnbull, Mitch Watts, Angus Websdale
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Bill Watson (15)
SKG Radiology Western Force pre-Round 1 Super Rugby injury update
westernforce.rugby
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Peter Johnson (47)
Yeah. Rough for him.
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
Feel for him, was really looking forward to seeing him in round two.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
It could be worse, he could have Hoopert's luck...
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
That sucks for Reesjan. I was really hoping to see him step up this year
Where is Ollie Cummins?
Steve_Grey
Darby Loudon (17)
In the fully paid squad?
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
O'Donnell will go past Cummins in the pecking order for Centres.
Obviously hard to see a lot of these guys for a lot of game time but from the NSW guys; Leahy will be a good Winger even though he was a 13 at School. Lapina Ata has a lot of potential. Played Prop & Hooker last year very well but the best in that group IMO is Boston Fakafanua. Kid can play anywhere in the backline but 12, 15 seems to be the sweet spot. I'd have him at 12. Best player on the field in the U18s NSW v QLD games each time. I think he goes past Cummins in a couple of seasons time as well.
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Ted Thorn (20)
Cummins unlucky then. Only ever seen him as a schoolboy however and really didn't rate them either though.
Would love to see him over east playing some premier grade.
Thoughts Rae?
Would love to see him over east playing some premier grade.
Thoughts Rae?
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Think he's going to be undersized at the professional level at 12. 5'10, 85kg just isn't going to get it done in the Centres. Still young so a lot to happen but compared to an O'Donnell 6'1, 97kg. Both skilled players so I lean towards the bigger body.