Final scores please.

[Gean]

Think the word you were really looking for was pessimistic

Your score then please

[Burgs]

Force 32-21

[Bronski Beat]

So let me get this straight. All but one of you are predicting a Force win? One of you even suggested a 50000 point scoreline.

I am not being critical of the Force, they have had a super hard run. I mean how many other ways do you spell bad luck?

This page has been book marked, pray to the Rugby gods that I dont have to say I told you so, not looking at anyone in particular, but Timbo, your smote has been noted buddy.

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Force by 14

Their pack will be dominated in every facet of the game by a tight five which whipped them last time we played in Perth and has improved in application and personnel. The battle of the breakdown will fizzle, with neither backrow being particularly effective in stealing opposition ball, however the ability to deliver quick, clean ball to our side as opposed to disrupting the Mooloo ball will see us come out on top! THe addition of some genuine class to our backline would not be enough on it's own, but added to the fact that our tight five was always going to dominate will translate to our first win in 2010!

Has anyone told Gigs Poey is injured?

[.X.]

Force by 10, with Spanner scoring 3 Tries.

[blueandblack]

49-37

4 try bonus points. Tries everywhere. I'd like to think no soft ones, but really I'm preparing myself. But I don't think the Chiefs would be able to sort it all out by this weekend. And, in fairness, the Force haven't been too flashy with their defense. However, the re-designed backline could prove me wrong. Both are going to look fabulous in attack. I couldn't probably be more excited about this game. Double-try haul to Spanner! C'mon the Force!

What about 64-36 ?

The classic triple digits.

[Goldmember]

No reason why the Force shouldn't win this one. I have tipped the Force, but not by 50,000 :-)

[Garfiep]

Force 42 Chiefs 28

[GIGS20]

Has anyone told Gigs Poey is injured?

You do realise Bam's not in the tight five don't you Bronski?

I clearly said neither backrow would get very far scavenging ball...if we had Brown and Pocock, I would have said that without Lauaki, the Chiefs would struggle to get anything out of their own ruck....but I think the Tight five will press hard enough in the counter ruck to disrupt Chiefs ball. I think we have it all over them in the tight five and that's enough to let our serviceable, but not superstar backrow match their two AllBlacks and one fringe.

Hope you understand me clearly now.

BTW, what's wrong with a bit of Pro-Force optimism on a Force supporter's site?

[palitu]

otherwise we would be abused for being too pessimistic...

[Bronski Beat]

You do realise Bam's not in the tight five don't you Bronski?

I clearly said neither backrow would get very far scavenging ball...if we had Brown and Pocock, I would have said that without Lauaki, the Chiefs would struggle to get anything out of their own ruck....but I think the Tight five will press hard enough in the counter ruck to disrupt Chiefs ball. I think we have it all over them in the tight five and that's enough to let our serviceable, but not superstar backrow match their two AllBlacks and one fringe.

Hope you understand me clearly now.

BTW, what's wrong with a bit of Pro-Force optimism on a Force supporter's site?

Mate, I am not knocking them, I am just calling it as I see it.

Although Brownie and Poey are not in the tight five they are invaluable assets at the breakdown. Poey in particular. At this stage of his game he is a poor mans Ritchie McCaw. Look what happened to the Crusaders when Ritchie was out...

You do know what a breakdown is?

[AndyS]

BB, there is no question the Force are underdogs and that, on paper, they should get done. But for the first real time this year, the Force has managed to field a reasonably balanced team with both experience and youth in both the forwards and backs. With a splash of intelligence, composure and will they are at least a chance to crack this game at home, so you'll have to excuse folk if they are prepared to look on the hopeful side for their team.

If you want brutal reality, ask them their assessment of the other teams.

[MI5_Dog]

Mate, I am not knocking them, I am just calling it as I see it.

Time to change your glasses then mate.

[SNOB]

Force to win by 9 with a bonus point!
The Force's team spirit will be worth 5 on its own if you look at the first 2 matches we should have been pulverised and stood up fairly well.

[Bronski Beat]

Time to change your glasses then mate.

Ok, if you can show me a quote where I am actually knocking them, I'll stand corrected.

[jargan83]

Cheifs 28 Western Force 20