Western Force 2024
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Eastwood. The home of every hooker overlooked by the Waratahs and Australian rugby. 
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
tbf he left when he was 18 though didn't he? or earlier. He's only 24 which is a great pick up.
Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
Very interested to see what this team can do for the rest of the year with Carter, Rodda and Beale on the park, plus those other signings.
They are going to shock some teams
They are going to shock some teams
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
I'm quietly hopeful that we'll win a few more. All three of the above made real impact last night.
Crashy
John Solomon (38)
Yes I think they are going to cause a few teams (waratahs especially!) some headaches. Hopefully its just the kiwi teams. They are playing with some passion and purpose but these slow starts each season are a killer.
Going by the last few seasons, 23 points needed to make the 8. With only 1 point separating force and saders, they are still on a knife edge.
Go Rebels next week.
Going by the last few seasons, 23 points needed to make the 8. With only 1 point separating force and saders, they are still on a knife edge.
Go Rebels next week.
ForceFan
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Shiggins
Simon Poidevin (60)
Melbourne Rebels ‘may have been insolvent since 2018’
The failed Melbourne Rebels club that cost the Western Force its Super Rugby spot seven years ago may have been insolvent for most of the time since the controversial decision.
thenightly.com.au
Tazzmania
Bob Loudon (25)
And for some positive rugby news:
Hodgson & Goodman elevated into new roles in HP re-structure
The Western Force today announces the following changes to the Club’s High Performance team.
Matt Hodgson will elevate from his role of general manager of rugby into the newly created position as director of strategic projects.
The new position is part of the Force’s ambition to create a world class rugby program with state-of-the-art facilities and long-term vision to be the leaders in Australian rugby.
Force CEO Niamh O’Connor said: “I’ll work closely with Matt in his new role, managing and assisting various projects, as well as undertaking the key role of ensuring a future pipeline of project funding opportunities are identified, managed and completed with success.”
Hodgson is a well-known Club legend at the Force, playing 140 times for the Club during his playing career from 2006 to 2017 before the 11-cap Wallaby moved into administrative roles with the organization where he’s been a critical influence.
Chris Goodman has been promoted to the vacant general manager of rugby role, moving up from the Club’s general manager of Academy position.
O’Connor said: “Chris has been with the Force for almost three years now and during this time he has shown commitment and dedication to his role as GM of Academy. We look forward to seeing him bring his knowledge and experience to his new role.”
Goodman joined the Force in 2021, having previously spent six years working with the Crusaders Academy, while he also has previous experience with Tasman Rugby Union.
Hodgson and Goodman have both commenced in their new positions.
Hodgson & Goodman elevated into new roles in HP re-structure
The Western Force today announces the following changes to the Club’s High Performance team.
Matt Hodgson will elevate from his role of general manager of rugby into the newly created position as director of strategic projects.
The new position is part of the Force’s ambition to create a world class rugby program with state-of-the-art facilities and long-term vision to be the leaders in Australian rugby.
Force CEO Niamh O’Connor said: “I’ll work closely with Matt in his new role, managing and assisting various projects, as well as undertaking the key role of ensuring a future pipeline of project funding opportunities are identified, managed and completed with success.”
Hodgson is a well-known Club legend at the Force, playing 140 times for the Club during his playing career from 2006 to 2017 before the 11-cap Wallaby moved into administrative roles with the organization where he’s been a critical influence.
Chris Goodman has been promoted to the vacant general manager of rugby role, moving up from the Club’s general manager of Academy position.
O’Connor said: “Chris has been with the Force for almost three years now and during this time he has shown commitment and dedication to his role as GM of Academy. We look forward to seeing him bring his knowledge and experience to his new role.”
Goodman joined the Force in 2021, having previously spent six years working with the Crusaders Academy, while he also has previous experience with Tasman Rugby Union.
Hodgson and Goodman have both commenced in their new positions.
brokendown
Bill McLean (32)
darcy Swain moving to the Force
todd4
Dave Cowper (27)
Force sign Wallabies lock Swain for next two seasons
westernforce.rugby
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Not sure on Carter though it was probably a single seaosn contract. Rodda and Williams are both off contract at the end of the season at this stage, but I imagine they are top priority re-signings for the Force.
Not sure they desperately need to hang onto Carter if they've got a lock unit of Rodda, Swain, Williams and Kalapu, though he might eb nice experience to keep around. Would probably push Faifua out of the squad though, unless they see him as a genuine option at 6.
Not sure they desperately need to hang onto Carter if they've got a lock unit of Rodda, Swain, Williams and Kalapu, though he might eb nice experience to keep around. Would probably push Faifua out of the squad though, unless they see him as a genuine option at 6.
ForceFan
Peter Fenwicke (45)
KentwellCup>ShuteShield
Ted Thorn (20)
Force paying 2.30 on sportsbet against the tahs on sportsbet earlier. Great value, had to hop on.