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The signings are starting to come in, so time for a list.
The discussion thread is here https://twf.com.au/showthread.php?t=41812
This is the 2020 squad and players contracted for 2021 are in bold. I have left the 2019 leaving players at the bottom to see if any come back.
Props
Tom Robertson 2022
Kieran Longbottom 2021
Angus Wagner 2022
Greg Holmes 2021
Chris Heiberg 2021
Santiago Medrano 2021
Victor Harris 2021
Bo Abra 2022
Hookers
Feleti Kaitu'u 2022
Andrew Ready 2022
Jack Winchetser 2022
Locks
Fergus Lee-Warner 2022
Ryan McCauly 2022
Jeremy Thrush 2021
Jackson Pugh 2021
Sitaleki Timani 2021
Jake Ball 2021
Blake Enever 2021
Flankers
Tim Anstee 2022
Brynard Stander 2022
Ollie Callan 2022
Kane Koteka 2022
Tomas Lezana 2021
Srumhalf
Ian Prior (c) 2022
Thomas Cubelli 2022
Michael McDonald 2022
Flyhalf
Jake McIntyre 2022
Jono Lance 2021
Domingo Miotti 2021
Centre
Kyle Godwin 2022
Tevita Kuridrani 2021
Henry Taefu 2021
Richard Kahui 2021
Grason Makara
Outside Back
Manasa Mataele 2023
Marcel Brache 2022
Jake Strachen 2022
Brad Lacey 2022
Byron Ralston 2022
Jack McGregor 2022
Rob Kearney 2021
Toni Pulu 2021
Jonah Placid 2021
Jordan Olowofela 2021
Coaches
Tim Sampson - Head 2022
John McKee - Forwards 2022
Nick Hensley - Defence 2021
Wider Training Squad
Bo Abra
Victor Harris
Jackson Pugh
Ollie Callan
Grason Makara
Michael McDonald
Emerging Playing Squad
Dante Tatafu
Keenan Wentholt
Connor Seve
Faamanu Kalolo
Reece Anapu
Finn O’Callaghan
Luke Callan
Zantana Tupuono-Pomare
Alex Masibaka
Siosifa Amone
Western Force Fortescue Academy Staff
Anton Zackey (Academy High Performance Manager)
Dylan Parsons (Academy Head Coach)
Ben Glynn (Academy Strength and Conditioning)
Benjamin Pattenden (Academy Physio)
Players Not Returning in 2021
AJ Alatimu
Heath Tessmann
Markus Vanzati
Dom Hardman
Henry Stowers
Leon Power
Harrison Orr
Jacob Abel
Jonah Placid
Jordan Luke
Nick Frisby
Nick Jooste
Ollie Atkins
Pama Fou
Rodney Iona
Pek Cowan
Rory O’Sullivan
Tevin Ferris
Tom Sheminant
Johan Bardoul - Perth-Bayswater Head Coach 2021
Chris Alcock
Players Not Returning in 2020
Carlo Tizzano - Waratahs
Andrew Deegan - Rebels
Clay Uyen - France
Masivesi Dakuwaqa - France
Cameron Orr - Rebels
Issak Fines - Brumbies
Harrison Lloyd - Brumbies
Rod Davies - Sevens
2019 FULL SQUAD = 31 Players + 3 EPS
2020 SQUAD SO FAR = 38 Players + 0 EPS
2021 SQUAD SO FAR = 41 Players
Last edited by The InnFORCEr; 05-07-21 at 10:45. Reason: bolding confirmed, Hardman added
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Discussion Thread - https://twf.com.au/showthread.php?t=41812
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
16 players signed for 2021 so far![]()
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
Need to add cubelli and montoya
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Didn't Ready sign a 2 year deal?
Great question but I have obviously read that it was just one year, so if you know it was for two, a link to the facts would be appreciated rather than asking a question that will spurt off into unwanted discussion in this thread.
And the article I posted in discussion thread confirms your two years, I must need new glasses too.
Two years updated![]()
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
I know your not exactly chuffed with "unwanted discussion" TIF......but when I lived in the Pilbara, we had a biker dude used to play scroungers on Tuesday mornings with us. Over a beer after one day I asked him why he always wore thongs to golf. Just gives me a "Dumb Question" look and says "To keep me out of the rough". At Karratha GC the rough is spinifex.
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
Western force farewell departing players
October 15, 2020
The Western Force would like to extend their utmost gratitude to all departing players for their commitment, passion and hard work during their time with the club.
One player included in this group is long-serving clubman Heath Tessmann.
Tessmann leaves the Force after debuting for the club back in 2013 against his former side the Rebels and became a much-loved figure around the change rooms and amongst the fans with his dedication and never-say-die attitude.
Having represented the Force with distinction on 78 occasions, everyone at the organisation would like to thank Tessmann for his loyalty and contribution to the proud club culture.
“Heath is a highly respected player at the club, and it has been a privilege for all of us to watch him play during the eight seasons he has had with the Force,” head coach Tim Sampson said.
“His rugby journey is a great story and one that he should be very proud of. Arriving at the Western Force in 2013 on a short-term contract to representing the club on over 70 occasions and becoming a club stalwart is a wonderful achievement.
“He has been an integral squad member and we wish Heath and his family all the very best for the future.”
Sampson also passed on his heartfelt wishes to the other departing players.
“On behalf of many at the Force, we would like to thank all of those who are leaving at the end of the season and wish them all the best in their next chapter,” Sampson said.
“We are extremely grateful to all the players for their positive contributions and would like to offer our sincere thanks to each and every member.
“Their efforts on and off the field during their time at the Force have not gone unnoticed and we wish them all well for the future.”
Each of the players listed below have been and always will be a part of the Force family and history. The club wishes them every success for their next journey.
AJ Alatimu
Ben Grant
Heath Tessmann
Henry Stowers
Jacob Abel
Jonah Placid
Jordan Luke
Nick Frisby
Nick Jooste
Ollie Atkins
Pama Fou
Pek Cowan
Rory O’Sullivan
Tevin Ferris
Tom Sheminant
Thanks to all players in that XV. Some stalwarts at career end. Some guys there that could still be SR level.
Good luck to the departing crew.