Western Force signs O'Young

[AndyS]

Still a no go. But in a parallel universe somewhere...Leonard shines as one that got away - Western Force Rugby Supporters Site

[PerthGirl]

any player in an Australian franchise must be eligible for Wallaby selection

and I hope it remains that way. Importing players isn't going to help us or the Wallabies in the long run

[jargan83]

and I hope it remains that way. Importing players isn't going to help us or the Wallabies in the long run

I agree, wasnt that one of the key reason why the were established?

[pruc]

oyoung will be good for ashort term solution.
whats the long term one.?

[jono]

he'll get a rectangular stadium for us too

i'll vote for him if hes gonna do that!
i can put up with him for four years. because we know that the govt after him is just gonna take him to court anyway.

[Blackswan]

never return to where you left, thats the old saying.

Ummm...

If you don't go back to where you left how do you return ??

ok pedantic I know, but even props should learn the english language at some stage

[glasgow_girl]

Do we know if he's fit - apart from dodging the icicles has he been in serious training in Glasgow

As a Glasgow Warriors Supporter the word in these parts was that he was injured playing a Glagsow Backup game a week or so ago - the unnoficial talk was that he had endend up with a dead leg. To be fair we have not seen much of him since the beginning if the season - there seem to be the belief in Glasgow that this has been due to niggling injuries more or less since October or so.

[jono]

and were signing him?

[James]

Hasn't he still got a contract at Glasgow? How could he get out of it?

From what I gathered he's the third international in a team only allowing 2 internationals. Depending on how Glasgow feels maybe they figure its not worth keeping him if they can't play him.

In the long run- why not groom James O'Connor to be a scrum-half? He is of slight frame and has a great skill set. We have a fair few options at fly-half and inside centre with Giteau, Daruda and Mackay capable of playing both and Hilgendorf and Staniforth there to add on the extras.

[no.8]

CO'Y has got a 3 year contract. I think this is a big sign that he is going to be hanging around for a bit. I do agree with you though James we should be grooming both Chuckie and JO'C for the future - sad as it seems this will be Jak's swan song with the Force this year - only he can prove us all wrong now...

[Fullback]

I think it's a good choice (As long as he hasn't got a long term injury). O'Young knows JM's game set up / strategies and he should fit back into the club quiet well again.

Unfortunately we need a quick Force experienced replacement, otherwise it's Git's back to scrumhalf.