Western Force 2026

[Major Tom]

Have Annan and Ropata been officially announced yet?

 

[Wilson]

Have Annan and Ropata been officially announced yet?

They were listed as train and trial in the squad announcement. We won't see anything official beyond that until they've signed actual deals (if they do), and that's unlikely to happen until much closer to the end of pre-season.

 

[rugbyAU]

What would be the best 23 for next year?

1 - Robertson
2 - BPA
3 - Fa'agase
4 - Swain
5 - Williams (c)
6 - CDC
7 - Tizzano
8 - Harris
9 - Hastie/Robertson
10 - Donaldson
11 - Pietsch
12 - Stewart
13 - Keunzle
14 - Bridge
15 - Grealey

Dolly, Pearce, HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes), Molina, Ekuasi, Hastie/Robertson, Burey, Lancaster

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

On paper. It's a good 23 as well.

I reckon Alcock can earn his way onto the bench by the end of the season. He's got some of that magic dust about him.

 

[eastman]

The back line is weak - not much strike.

 

[rugbyAU]

The back line is weak - not much strike.

back 3 is decent

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Let's see what happens with Ropata and Annan. They can add instant midfield depth if picked up. Otherwise it could be an issue if a couple of injuries hit to rely on Fakafunua instantly.

 

[Major Tom]

What would be the best 23 for next year?

1 - Robertson
2 - BPA
3 - Fa'agase
4 - Swain
5 - Williams (c)
6 - CDC
7 - Tizzano
8 - Harris
9 - Hastie/Robertson
10 - Donaldson
11 - Pietsch
12 - Stewart
13 - Keunzle
14 - Bridge
15 - Grealey

Dolly, Pearce, HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) (Harry Johnson-Holmes), Molina, Ekuasi, Hastie/Robertson, Burey, Lancaster

Fa'agase aint a THP.

 

[Tazzmania]

Western Force 2026 jersey reveal.

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[Adam84]

A few on social media don't like the jersey, but look's decent to me.
New away jersey looks like the 2020 Brumbies away jersey though.

 

[Wilson]

A few on social media don't like the jersey,

Is Darcy one of them?

 

[Adam84]

Is Darcy one of them?
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Yeah he already has this one

 

[Yoda]

The back line is weak - not much strike.

Not sure about that ? One of the better Aussie backlines in my book.

 

[Tazzmania]

Paityen and Panadarum both reporting Zac Lomax on a look and see in Perth with his partner.

Not sure the Force could fit him in their salary cap and Rugby Australia may not have the appetite for another winger but lets see what pans out ......

 

[Major Tom]

Paityen and Panadarum both reporting Zac Lomax on a look and see in Perth with his partner.

Not sure the Force could fit him in their salary cap and Rugby Australia may not have the appetite for another winger but lets see what pans out ......

There’s also the bears… but they’re not happening anytime soon.

 

[Wilson]

There’s also the bears… but they’re not happening anytime soon.

Lomax can't play for an NRL team that's not the Eels until at least 2029, so the bears won't be relevant.

Canberra Times also reporting that the Brumbies have expressed interest in Lomax

 

[Major Tom]

Lomax can't play for an NRL team that's not the Eels until at least 2029, so the bears won't be relevant.

Canberra Times also reporting that the Brumbies have expressed interest in Lomax

Yeah true.
Brumbies would make more sense.