Western Force 2025

[Filipo Daugunu]

With the news of Felix Kalapu joining the Waratahs with the troubles they are having in the second row, does anyone know what the story was with him being released from the Force with a year on his bid? I remember him signing a 3 year deal for 2023-2025 seasons and being quite impressed with him in 2023 (particularly work-rate and ball-carry) before busting himself in the 2024 pre-season. Was it because he wasn’t Aussie-qualified so they let him go? Had huge potential but glad he’s landed elsewhere in Australia.

 

[noknowledgeatall]

Unfortunately, it appears that Campbell had ongoing issues with fitness.

another one of the over promoted schoolboys that didnt cut it in the big boys game

 

[LeCheese]

another one of the over promoted schoolboys that didnt cut it in the big boys game

What a bizarre comment given the circumstances

 

[noknowledgeatall]

What a bizarre comment given the circumstances

response to the comment about Campbell Parata and the fact he was a schoolboy superstar that was even taken back to NZ yet he has not been able to produce a dominant series of games in the big boys arena.

 

[Slim 293]

response to the comment about Campbell Parata and the fact he was a schoolboy superstar that was even taken back to NZ yet he has not been able to produce a dominant series of games in the big boys arena.

That comment being connected to the fact he never played a game for the Force due to a series of injuries/surgeries?

 

[WoodysRFC]

That comment being connected to the fact he never played a game for the Force due to a series of injuries/surgeries?

Yeah, bit of a bizarre take, he's only young too, so it's not as though he's over the hill.

 

[Rhino_rugby]

With the news of Felix Kalapu joining the Waratahs with the troubles they are having in the second row, does anyone know what the story was with him being released from the Force with a year on his bid? I remember him signing a 3 year deal for 2023-2025 seasons and being quite impressed with him in 2023 (particularly work-rate and ball-carry) before busting himself in the 2024 pre-season. Was it because he wasn’t Aussie-qualified so they let him go? Had huge potential but glad he’s landed elsewhere in Australia.

Strange move by the Force might’ve been due to him not being Aussie-qualified.
Kalapu was impressive in 2023, and it’s great he’s landed at the Waratahs to help their second-row issues!

 

[Tazzmania]

Making inroads in a AFL dominated state:

Tizzano, Parsons & Force women nominated for WA Sport Awards

Carlo Tizzano, Dylan Parsons and the Western Force women’s team have all been nominated for the 2024 WA Sport Awards following outstanding years in rugby.

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[Tazzmania]

Western Force W Team News

Force sign Wanneroo centre & RugbyWA pathway talent Monk

The Western Force are thrilled to announce the signing of Wanneroo junior Ngamihi Monk who has graduated through the RugbyWA pathway into the squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Women’s season.

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Force re-sign experienced local duo Stephens & Teepa

The Western Force are excited to confirm the re-signings of experienced local pair Anneka Stephens and Libya Teepa for the upcoming 2025 Super Rugby Women’s season.

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[Tazzmania]

Fortesque Academy New Recruit:

Wallace Charlie, who was just named the MVP for the Global Youth 7’s tournament is one of the academy's new recruits.

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[Rhino_rugby]

Fortesque Academy New Recruit:

Wallace Charlie, who was just named the MVP for the Global Youth 7’s tournament is one of the academy's new recruits.

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Great pick-up for Fortescue Academy! Wallace Charlie’s MVP performance at the Global Youth 7’s shows he’s got serious potential.
Excited to see how he develops..................definitely one to watch!

 

[Tazzmania]

Western Force W Team News

Force signs Wallaroos superstar Ashley Marsters in Super W coup

The Western Force’s strong off-season recruitment for the 2025 Super Rugby Women’s season has continued with the signing of record-breaking Wallaroo Ashley Marsters....

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[Wilson]

Beale has signed on for another year:

https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/01/10/grateful-beale-signs-fresh-deal-with-force-as-wallabies-veteran-makes-late-bid-to-take-on-lions/

Not expected to be fit until the 2nd half of the season though

 

[Derpus]

We'll be in a world of trouble if we need to call on Beale for the Lions tour. Glad to see him playing another year though. Was always one of my favourite players to watch.

 

[noknowledgeatall]

Beale has signed on for another year:

https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/01/10/grateful-beale-signs-fresh-deal-with-force-as-wallabies-veteran-makes-late-bid-to-take-on-lions/

Something about flogging a dead horse here.
This shows the problem of lurching from cyclic programs ie 4 years between world cups and 12 years between Lions Tours.
The older troops hang on a bit too long and prevent the development of the next generation. And made worse when there are multiples of players in this situation.
Feels like we climb a mountain and drop off a cliff.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Good on him. Good depth pick up.

If he can hit some sort of form could be a nice option for the AUNX XV v the Lions. Think the Wallabies ship may have sailed though.

 

[Adam84]

Something about flogging a dead horse here.
This shows the problem of lurching from cyclic programs ie 4 years between world cups and 12 years between Lions Tours.
The older troops hang on a bit too long and prevent the development of the next generation. And made worse when there are multiples of players in this situation.
Feels like we climb a mountain and drop off a cliff.

Really…
Statistically the number of players over 30 years of age is significantly less in Australian super Rugby teams then it is in other international club rugby union teams as well as AFL and NRL teams..

 

[Wilson]

Something about flogging a dead horse here.
This shows the problem of lurching from cyclic programs ie 4 years between world cups and 12 years between Lions Tours.
The older troops hang on a bit too long and prevent the development of the next generation. And made worse when there are multiples of players in this situation.
Feels like we climb a mountain and drop off a cliff.

I don't think they're re-signing him as a front line option or at the expense of a younger player here, particularly with him out for the first half of the season. He'll be a huge help for Grealy, Potter and Burey (or whoever else they end up playing at 15), in much the same way O'Connor has been for the young 10s at the reds.

 

[Wilson]

Good on him. Good depth pick up.

If he can hit some sort of form could be a nice option for the AUNX XV v the Lions. Think the Wallabies ship may have sailed though.

Yeah, I see him playing the AU/NZ game and the combined Indigenous/Pasifika (maybe even as captain), but it'd probably take an injury crisis for him to feature for the wallabies. Particularly with Wright cemented as first choice and Sua'ali'i now on the scene.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Wright is the 15 if fit. Then you have Kellaway, JS and Jorgo all who were with the Wallabies on the tour and Jock Campbell more than capable as well.

Get the fellas back together for the AU/NZ side. KB (Kurtley Beale), Quade, Genia, JOC (James O'Connor)