From PerthNow: Giteau confirms he will leave Western Force

[shasta]

the actual game will be a total sideshow compared to the return of the prodigal son.

Sure hope the Brumbies players are thinking that way.

[tragic]

Well, I'm in two minds as to whether the timing is lousy or not. I think it's lousy from the perspective that it's the start of the season and we soon play the Brumbies, but on the other hand maybe it's better to have it out in the open and stop all the pointless and inane speculation.

[slomo]

goodbye and good luck...he was always off, there can be no surprise about his decision only the timing just before the EWF head to brumbieland....
quote:
"im committed to the force and staying in perth, ive just bought a house there what do i have to do buy 2?"

[travelling_gerry]

For Sale:

2 Houses.

[slomo]

For Sale:2 Houses.

TiF, time to get back in to real estate.....

[gregboy]

Hi - newbie here. Anyone else think Giteau leaving is good news???

Not that the announcement was a surprise to me (the timing was bad), but if anything the Force have gone backwards since 2007. How many times have Force fans, particularly at home, seen the Force give a good account of themselves, even with Giteau, Mitchell etc??? Last years' game agasint the Crusaders is probably the only one I can remember. Since then, including the latter portion of last year, the team looks to be playing rugby-by-the-numbers, without a plan B, or sometimes even a plan A.

Giteau is a brilliant player, but i can't help thinking that is tenure at the Force was hardly covered in glory? Although judging by the efforts of the players around him over the past year or so, not sure what he could have done to change things around himself - one player doesn't make a team.

maybe now the Force can get on with developing some new talent, and instead of blowing another few $$million, they can poach a few new faces.

Oh, and develop another gameplan that doesn't see Giteau feature in every move, and one where the other 14 players on the field have to step up?

[SNOB]

Shame but the Force is more than one man.
Maybe we can get Dan Carter as our marque player.lol

[Darren]

Bring back Hilgy!

[James]

Bring back Hilgy!

Good call coach.

Hello Gregboy- hope you enjoy the site. In answer to your question I think after months of speculation a definite decision is good news. Maybe Force management can put a bit more focus on re-signing the other off contract players.

[gregboy]

Hey James, been reading the blog for a little while, just wanted to add my 2 cents worth on Gits.

[jargan83]

Bring back Hilgy!

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[GIGS20]

We can sure afford him now!

Can you imagine the two little jimmiys playing first and second five behind a pack that's moving forward......that'd be insane!

All they'd have to do is swap position at random times and they'd be virtually unstoppable!