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I'm surprised anyone watches NRL 360. More bullshit than a town hall Trump rally.
P.S. Though I admit watching the odd clip that turns up on my Youtube feed.
P.P.S. Anasta, apart from being the anchor on 360 is a successful player manager. Might explain this.
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
Hey just another quick update
Been chatting with Simon cron on LinkedIn
Asked him about any news on future signings and this was his response
Hi Daniel, working on key ones for lock! Some good young ones playing for us now.
Didn't think lock would be a area of priority for us right now
Signed a young lock from the Reds
https://westernforce.rugby/news/youn...stocks-2023817
lock stocks
Sat, Aug 19, 2023, 10:00 AM
WM
by Western Force Media
The Western Force is delighted to confirm the signing of lock Lopeti Faifua.
Faifua, 21, joins the Force from the Queensland Reds and was previously named in the 2022 Junior Wallabies squad for the Oceania Rugby Under-20s Championship.
The second rower made his Super Rugby Pacific debut in 2022 against the Melbourne Rebels at AAMI Park in Round 9.
Melbourne-born and raised Faifua left Victoria to attend the renowned rugby-based Saint Kentigern College in Auckland and played for the Blues Under-18's side before moving across the Tasman in 2019.
Faifua has spent the past few weeks training with the squad in Perth and Force head coach Simon Cron was delighted to have him on board.
“We’re really excited to have Lopeti sign on,” Cron said. “He’s 6’6 with a big strong body. He’s explosive and powerful. He’s still only a young buck at 21-years-old.
“He’s a genuine lock with a willingness to learn. We’re really enjoying coaching him and are excited already with what he is bringing to training.”
Faifua said he was eager to take his rugby to the next level at the Force.
“Coming over to the West will be a different challenge, the change of location will allow me to focus and pour all my energy into my game,” Faifua said.
“I’ve spoken to Crono, he thinks the change will be good for me and will get me out of my comfort zone and test myself in areas I wouldn’t have otherwise.
“I want to play and do my best for the Force. I will put the effort in and give the Force all I can. The Force is heading in the right direction.”
Lopeti Faifua
Position: Lock
Height: 198cm
Weight: 115kg
Born: 22/01/2002
Place of birth: Myrtleford, Victoria
Senior Club: Wests
School: Saint Kentigern College, Auckland
Super Rugby debut: 15/03/2022 v Melbourne Rebels, AAMI Park
Super Rugby caps: 1
Interesting that Marley is listed as an Academy player still in the Tour graphic.
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
I watched Canterbury’s NPC game on Saturday
We REALLY need to hold on to Mataele
well,the womens coach has just resigned from that position,so,maybe the door is open for the couple to return?
I saw on Facebook a new signing tmr of someone returning. Any ideas who it is?
Think it’s a re-signing
Great game, Fucken battled right through to the 80!
Ah thanks good news