Western Force 2025

[rugbyAU]

Squad for the Cheetahs

FORCE (1-15): Marley Pearce, Nic Dolly, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Josh Thompson, Sam Carter, Will Harris, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Reed Prinsep (c), Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Max Burey, Mac Grealy, Sio Tomkinson, Harry Potter, Justin Landman, Isaac Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

Reserves; Tom Horton, Harry Hoopert, Sila Titiuti, Darcy Swain, Titi Nofoagatotoa, Henry Robertson, Coby Miln, Divad Palu

 

[Adam84]

I am surprised how many are going to be broadcast on free to air

Yep good pickup, here's a breakdown of the FTA for each team:

Force: 9
Brumbies: 7
Reds: 6
Waratahs: 5

 

[Strewthcobber]

Yep good pickup, here's a breakdown of the FTA for each team:

Force: 9
Brumbies: 7
Reds: 6
Waratahs: 5

Owners of channel Nine....."Please sign up for Stan"

 

[Adam84]

In that sense, I wonder if it's deliberate that the two largest markets have the least number of FTA games

 

[Strewthcobber]

In that sense, I wonder if it's deliberate that the two largest markets have the least number of FTA games

These things don't happen by accident

 

[Tazzmania]

Sio Tomkinson confirmed for 2025

Huge signing, tough as nails player with great rugby IQ.

" The Western Force are delighted to confirm the signing of experienced former Dragons and Highlanders midfielder Sio Tomkinson for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season...."

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[Dctarget]

Not amazed by that in a position we have no depth. Combined with Matt Proctor at the Force too, we essentially have three teams providing centres for the Wallabies.

 

[Tazzmania]

Not amazed by that in a position we have no depth. Combined with Matt Proctor at the Force too, we essentially have three teams providing centres for the Wallabies.

Force have Australians Hamish Stewart at centre as well as young Divad Palu learning the ropes on their books.

Harry Potter is playing at 13 on the Western Force Spring Tour so it may add another option if it works out well.

 

[Raytah]

Force have Australians Hamish Stewart at centre as well as young Divad Palu learning the ropes on their books.

Harry Potter is playing at 13 on the Western Force Spring Tour so it may add another option if it works out well.

+ Pasitoa if ever gets fit. Seems to be viewed as a 12.

 

[Thalium]

Force have Australians Hamish Stewart at centre as well as young Divad Palu learning the ropes on their books.

Harry Potter is playing at 13 on the Western Force Spring Tour so it may add another option if it works out well.

We also Have Bayley Kuenzle returning from injury and he has been great at 13.

 

[rugbyAU]

Predicted starting XV for 25'

1 - Tom Robertson
2 - Brandon Paenga Amosa
3 - Harry Johnson Holmes
4 - Darcy Swain
5 - Jeremy Williams (c)
6 - Will Harris
7 - Carlo Tizzano
8 - Vaiolini Ekuasi
9 - Nic White
10 - Ben Donaldson
11 - Dylan Peitsch
12 - Hamish Stewart
13 - Harry Potter
14 - Mac Grealy
15 - Max Burey

 

[Mr Pilfer]

Predicted starting XV for 25'

1 - Tom Robertson
2 - Brandon Paenga Amosa
3 - Harry Johnson Holmes
4 - Darcy Swain
5 - Jeremy Williams (c)
6 - Will Harris
7 - Carlo Tizzano
8 - Vaiolini Ekuasi
9 - Nic White
10 - Ben Donaldson
11 - Dylan Peitsch
12 - Hamish Stewart
13 - Sio Tomkinson
14 - Harry Potter
15 - Max

Don’t forget champion de Crespigny, started 40 odd games in top 14 so must be alright

 

[Dctarget]

Don’t forget champion de Crespigny, started 40 odd games in top 14 so must be alright

Prinsep, Harris, Tizzano, Ekuasi are all better than him.

 

[WoodysRFC]

Prinsep, Harris, Tizzano, Ekuasi are all better than him.

Yeah, I see Prinsep offering more value off the bench, 20 minutes for a physical bastard like him is ideal.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

In that sense, I wonder if it's deliberate that the two largest markets have the least number of FTA games

Been done for years in the NRL. Besides a couple of sides like the Broncos and whoever has been in form like the Panthers they love to force some teams to pay tv because they have a large fan base who will pay to watch them. Surprises a lot of people that Fox has loved the Bulldogs as they draw a big audience to Fox League.

No doubt they want Stan Sport subscriptions and bums on seats at the biggest grounds for NSW and QLD.

Hopefully getting some Force spam out there and some good results prior to an NRL side showing up is a good thing.

 

[rugbyAU]

Force beat Cheetahs 38-24

Potter, Dolly and Burey standouts

 

[Mr Pilfer]

Force beat Cheetahs 38-24

Potter, Dolly and Burey standouts

Only watched 20 min highlights but seemed like a pretty good performance, always good for team bonding to get an away win. A lot of quality to come in to the team later as well so hopefully building for a good 2025

 

[WoodysRFC]

Only watched 20 min highlights but seemed like a pretty good performance, always good for team bonding to get an away win. A lot of quality to come in to the team later as well so hopefully building for a good 2025

Winning in South Africa is an achievement on its own, hopefully points to a better season ahead, particularly if the outside backs in particular were standouts.

 

[rugbyAU]

Only watched 20 min highlights but seemed like a pretty good performance, always good for team bonding to get an away win. A lot of quality to come in to the team later as well so hopefully building for a good 2025

Winning in South Africa is an achievement on its own, hopefully points to a better season ahead, particularly if the outside backs in particular were standouts.

OC, FB and the right wing spots may be an issue but I think the Force will be really competitive next year

With Jeremy Williams now the Wallabies starting lock and Peitsch turning into the Wallabies starting winger and Tizzano, Donaldson & Stewart getting Wallabies time and BPA and Dolly offering depth at hooker and HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) and Robertsons offering more depth up front and a few other recruits from the rebels and abroad

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Force have enough depth to be a finals side. Where they finish will depend on their ability to win games out of Perth. If your'e not top 4 you have absolutely fuck all chance.