David Pusey studying to become a Helicopter Pilot

[Thequeerone]

Having completed a degree in physical education while with the Brumbies, he has just completed a financial services diploma.

But his real passion is helicopters - so he is currently studying for his commercial pilots licence.

[Happy]

plenty of time for that, when did he last play ?

[Stone Cold]

plenty of time for that, when did he last play ?

Save it....game

[force addict]

my dad said when he wasn't playing for the Force last week or week before, he was hosting or judging a dog competition, dog dress ups i think.

[GIGS20]

O how the mighty....Is he fit?

[force addict]

no idea how he is. i'm surprised mitch (coach) hasn't included him in the team if he is fit, but obviously he isn't if he's not in the starting XV, let alone on the bench?

[Swee_82]

no idea how he is. i'm surprised mitch (coach) hasn't included him in the team if he is fit, but obviously he isn't if he's not in the starting XV, let alone on the bench?

Don't know about that- there's been alot of talk that since Sharpie and Hockings have done a good job in the 2nd row, there's no great rush to have him back there, and they're looking for the more mobile back rowers, so no openings there either.

[GIGS20]

Well, Tom is doing well, but I'm not sure Puse isn't out for fitness or discipline, it just smells funny!

[Swee_82]

Yeah he just seemed to dissapear off the radar one week

[AndyS]

If he is fit, I wouldn't be surprised to see a horses for courses change this week for the number 6 jersey...

[force addict]

hmm.. maybe he's given some time away from rugby for his helicopter pilot? or for his studies?

[Darren]

There was talk of him in the west last Thursday. Basics were that no, he's not being punished for anything. Hockings form is keeping Pusey out of the lock position and due to the ELV's and higher mobility requirements, Wykes is providing cover for lock and blindside flank. If there is an injury to Hockings, Sharpe or Wykes, he'll be back in the mix in a flash.

Pusey: "This is a strong group and the teams done well, so players are keeping their places."

"I'm keeping my chin up and working hard and hoping I'll get an opportunity at some stage"

[force addict]

ahh good on puse. he's a really great bloke. met him at a friends' house for tea watching wallabies vs wales. really nice guy. has he played for wallabies?


woooo 500 posts

[inactive]

hes been playing for wests hasn't he.... I think it is cause the ELVS suit hockings more than puse unfortunately

[Thequeerone]

So the ELV's is really a game for all physical shapes and types then