Genia to force?

[jono]

The Queensland Rugby Union has confirmed Reds and Wallabies scrum half Will Genia will join Western Force in 2013 #rugby

from what_the_ruck via twitter

[WF1964]

wow, good news for a change

[jombi]

I think it's pretty obvious I deserve 50 praises, and by praises I mean Western Force wins!

Very happy with this news, and only half because I'm pissed.

Gooooooooooooooo force!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WF1964]

There's one for you Jombi, just in case.

[zimeric]

this in my opinion is a masterstroke, strong pack, quality scrummie = potential to draw a top 5/8th and coach and with it a genuine chance at the 2013 title....

[todd4]

Cooper may want to follow Genia..

[Hoolly Doolly]

Genia will bring some strong leadership and direction in the backline......something we seriously lack back there atm.

[theforceguy]

Cooper may want to follow Genia..

no please don't follow Cooper is a dick head and I sure as hell do not want him as an example for any of the youngsters around

[Hoolly Doolly]

Id take Cooper in a flash. Like Pocock said tonight post game.....we lacked creativity in attack. The time is now to push for a crack at the finals over the next couple years.

[benny]

I can also confirm from listening to 990 AM on the Radio, that Pocock has 're-signed' also for beyond 2012 with the Emirates Western Force..

I can quote "On a great day off the field, I can confirm that the Force have resigned Pocock and joining him is Wil Genia for the 2013 season"

[WF2404]

Fantastic news! But yes please don't sign Cooper. We don't need that crap here, we only just got rid of Brand JOC! I like the concept of following up on Peter Grant, we almost got him last time and he's improved since then!!

[SNOB]

Fantastic news! But yes please don't sign Cooper. We don't need that crap here, we only just got rid of Brand JOC! I like the concept of following up on Peter Grant, we almost got him last time and he's improved since then!!

Agree I think Grant would be perfect. But wouldn't he have to be are marque signing?
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[James]

A marquee fly-half will only stay around for a year. We need a bigger investment than that.

[tic]

Is it just 2013 that he has signed for? If so, I would be a bit concerned about his intentions. He has been mumbling about going to France after the Lions tour next year.

This is also a bit interesting -

"Last night, Genia was taken aback by the news sweeping Australian rugby like a bushfire.

"I haven't signed a thing yet. I don't know why it's getting announced on my behalf when I haven't put pen to paper," a perplexed Genia said"

And this is what Reds CEO Jim Carmichael said -

"This organisation is not going back to being broke. He's loved and revered in Queensland but he's also a professional sportsman and the opportunity presented to head west was ultimately more appealing to Will," Carmichael said."

I'm wondering if this is sounding a bit like what the Force did with JO'C last year.

Either way, good luck to him and the Force but in reality, I would be concerned if its only a 1 year deal.

The Reds have plenty of other half options including Nick Frisby who is electric and Benny Lucas.

[jono]

Is it just 2013 that he has signed for? If so, I would be a bit concerned about his intentions. He has been mumbling about going to France after the Lions tour next year.

This is also a bit interesting -

"Last night, Genia was taken aback by the news sweeping Australian rugby like a bushfire.

"I haven't signed a thing yet. I don't know why it's getting announced on my behalf when I haven't put pen to paper," a perplexed Genia said"

And this is what Reds CEO Jim Carmichael said -

"This organisation is not going back to being broke. He's loved and revered in Queensland but he's also a professional sportsman and the opportunity presented to head west was ultimately more appealing to Will," Carmichael said."

I'm wondering if this is sounding a bit like what the Force did with JO'C last year.

Either way, good luck to him and the Force but in reality, I would be concerned if its only a 1 year deal.

The Reds have plenty of other half options including Nick Frisby who is electric and Benny Lucas.

agree.
i think it would be great to get genia, however we need him on a 3 year deal. the thing the force need more than anything is consistency, we cant afford to have a bunch of players on 1 year deals.