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Santiago is vital to turn that into a competitive team.
If the signing of Harry Hoopert is true then him and Medrano would be the starters and makes the depth look a lot better.
Hard to see Hamish Stewart being on the bench but I do also rate the other 2 centres highly. Good to have competition for places
Trying to embrace this new age "finisher" mindset and I think he arguably covers more positions than Kuenzle and Spink.
Probably more so though, the backline is one I can envision, if "invested" in (ie long term contracts and believing in them) that could stay together for 5-6 years. I'm not convinced (but happy to be proved wrong) if Stewart fits that description and I think we need to invest in the long term as much as, or even more so, than 2024.
But yes, having players worth arguing over is a good thing.
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
Hopefully if this article is correct Santi is heading back to us for 2024 season.
Santiago Medrano to the Top 14 as World Cup Medical Joker
Santiago Medrano was left out of Argentina’s roster for Rugby World Cup 2023. He will nonetheless be playing in France. Top 14 club Lyon have signed the Argentine tight-head on a short-term deal during the Super Rugby off-season.
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The paragraph that excites me:
".... Medrano is an experienced campaigner in Super Rugby. He played for Los Jaguares from 2018-2020 and for the Western Force from 2021-2023. He will return to Western Australia for Super Rugby 2024."
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
Looks like someone's coming!
Came up on an insta reel yesterday
(hoping it's not an old post... apologies if so)
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Great game, Fucken battled right through to the 80!
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
Harry Hoopert signed till the end of 2025
https://westernforce.rugby/news/forc...hoopert-202388
That gets us to 33 signed![]()
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
Still got a few with unannounced extensions by the looks- https://all.rugby/transfers/western-force
According to these guys, if you include Santi and Hoopert for The BM Twins (who sound like Academy?) we're at 37.
Of the four unknown contract ends, I'd suggest Amone and Romano being the only real potential losses, if departing, with all respect to Norris and Foliaki.
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
I suspect Siosifa Amone will be back.
He had some work done on his knee in the off season and was in a brace a few weeks back and will require a bit of rehab before the season kicks off.
I did notice him watching a couple of Perth Bayswater games, so I am hopeful he will be back.
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
The official headline from HQ - "Force lure dominant prop Harry Hoopert"
What's the next move to get someone less willing to move to WA? "Force roofie & abduct fast winger West"
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