2023 Squad - The List

[The InnFORCEr]

The signings are starting to come in, so time for a list.

The speculation thread is here https://twf.com.au/showthread.php?t=...824#post485824

This is the 2022 squad and players contracted for 2023 are in bold.

I have left the 2019 - 2022 leaving players/coaches at the bottom to see if any come back.

Props
Bo Abra 2024
Angus Wagner 2024
Santiago Medrano 2023
Charlie Hancock
Tom Robertson
Siosifa Amone
Andrew Romano

Hookers
Falou Fainga'a 2024
Feleti Kaitu'u 2024
Jack Winchester

Locks
Felix Kalapu 2025
Izack Rodda 2024
Jeremy Williams 2024
Will Sankey 2024
Ryan McCauley 2023

Back Rowers
Kane Koteka 2025
Tim Anstee 2024
Ollie Callan 2024
Jackson Pugh 2024
Michael Wells 2024
Ned Slack-Smith

Srumhalf
Ian Prior 2024
Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa 2023
Henry Robertson 2023

Inside Backs
Hamish Stewart 2024
Reesjan Pasitoa 2023
Bryce Hegarty 2023
George Pooolman
Oliver Cummins
Bailey Kuenzle
Grason Makara

Outside Backs
Chase Tiatia 2024
Menasa Mataele 2023
Jake Strachen 2023
Reece Tapine
Daniel Ala
Toni Pulu
Rupeni Mataele



Injury Cover
Gareth Simpson 2023
Jacob Norris 2023
Wilton Rebolo 2025
Sam Spink 2024
Zach Kibirige
Isi Niasarani
Carlo Tizzano


Wider Training Squad 2023
Sifa Amone
George Poolman
Andrew Ramano
Rupeni Mataele
Ned Slack-Smith

2023 Coaches
Simon Cron - Head Coach
Will Eggleston - Defence Coach 2025
Jimmy Duffy - Forwards Coach 2024
Mark Ozich - Backs Coach
Simon Thomas - Head of Performance 2024


2023 Academy
Pat Maka
2023 Academy Coaches
Dylan Parsons - Head Coach
Jeremy Thrush - Forwards
Richard Kahui - Backs
Greg Holmes


Players not returning in 2023
Santiago Medrano 2022 - Worcester
Fergus Lee-Warner 2022 - Worcester
Jake McIntyre 2022 - Perpignan
Kyle Godwin 2022 - Lyon
Byron Ralston 2022 - Connacht
Jeremy Thrush 2022 - Retired
Richard Kahui 2022 - Retired
Greg Holmes 2022 - Retired
Sitaleki Timani 2021 - Anti Vax
Andrew Ready 2022 - Colomiers
Jack McGregor 2022
Brad Lacey 2022
Brynard Stander 2022
Michael McDonald 2022 - Ulster





Coaches 2022
Tim Sampson - Head 2022
Mark Ozich - Attack 2022
Dylan Parsons - Skills 2022
Nick Hensley - Defence 2022
Paul Tito - Forwards 2022
Chris Goodman - Academy 2022

Wider Training Squad 2022
Bo Abra
Victor Harris
Jackson Pugh
Ollie Callan
Grason Makara
Michael McDonald

Emerging Playing Squad 2021
Dante Tatafu
Keenan Wentholt
Connor Seve
Faamanu Kalolo
Reece Anapu
Finn O’Callaghan
Luke Callan
Zantana Tupuono-Pomare
Alex Masibaka
Siosifa Amone

Western Force Fortescue Academy Staff 2021
Anton Zackey (Academy High Performance Manager)
Dylan Parsons (Academy Head Coach)
Ben Glynn (Academy Strength and Conditioning)
Benjamin Pattenden (Academy Physio)

Players Not Returning in 2022
Tomas Lezana 2021
Thomas Cubelli 2022
Domingo Miotti 2021
Jordan Olowofela 2021
Rob Kearney 2021
Tevita Kuridrani 2021
Chris Heiberg 2021
Marcel Brache 2022
Henry Taefu 2021
Kieran Longbottom 2021
Jonah Placid 2021
Jono Lance 2021
Blake Enever 2021
Jake Ball 2021
Victor Harris 2021

Players Not Returning in 2021
AJ Alatimu
Heath Tessmann
Markus Vanzati
Dom Hardman
Henry Stowers
Leon Power
Harrison Orr
Jacob Abel
Jonah Placid
Jordan Luke
Nick Frisby
Nick Jooste
Ollie Atkins
Pama Fou
Rodney Iona
Pek Cowan
Rory O’Sullivan
Tevin Ferris
Tom Sheminant
Johan Bardoul - Perth-Bayswater Head Coach 2021
Chris Alcock

Players Not Returning in 2020
Carlo Tizzano - Waratahs
Andrew Deegan - Rebels
Clay Uyen - France
Masivesi Dakuwaqa - France
Cameron Orr - Rebels
Issak Fines - Brumbies back in 2022
Harrison Lloyd - Brumbies
Rod Davies - Sevens

2019 FULL SQUAD = 31 Players + 3 EPS
2020 FULL SQUAD = 38 Players + 0 EPS
2021 FULL SQUAD = 41 Players + 10 EPS
2022 FULL SQUAD = 36 Players
2023 SQUAD = 38 Players + 7 Injury Cover

[GIGS20]

A question TIF, you show most of the WTS players as contracted (only Harris isn't) does that mean they're still WTS and have played enough to qualify for a 2022 contract but will return to WTS next year?

[The InnFORCEr]

No idea sorry GIGS, all got a bit confusing with Covid and squad top ups from local comp, eastern states etc.

Like Masibaka, was in 2021 emerging squad but not in 2022 WTS and he made his debut against Blues this year.

[GIGS20]

No idea sorry GIGS, all got a bit confusing with Covid and squad top ups from local comp, eastern states etc.

Like Masibaka, was in 20212 emerging squad but not in 2022 WTS and he made his debut against Blues this year.

Coolies, was just wondering where they stood in contract terms

[The InnFORCEr]

Abra & Wagner confirmed for two years, looking for some confirmation about Fainga'a and Kaitu'u.

[Tazzmania]

Great News to start Friday with:

Tim 2 Years and Kane 3 Years

[Tazzmania]

Back row stars sign long term deals

Homegrown Western Australian flanker Kane Koteka has signed a new three-year deal, with fellow back row star Tim Anstee signing a two-year contract.

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[chiraag]

Now that is some seriously good news. Tim's only going to get better and better, and Kane is consistently one of our best.
Interesting that we've left all of these signing announcements until after the season. I would've thought it would be better to release them earlier to offset the negative news of players leaving, which would assist in signing new players also?

[Kernow]

Now that is some seriously good news. Tim's only going to get better and better, and Kane is consistently one of our best.
Interesting that we've left all of these signing announcements until after the season. I would've thought it would be better to release them earlier to offset the negative news of players leaving, which would assist in signing new players also?

I’m guessing they wanted the signings to be associated with the new coach.

[Kernow]

The signings are starting to come in, so time for a list.

The speculation thread is here https://twf.com.au/showthread.php?t=...824#post485824

This is the 2022 squad and players contracted for 2023 are in bold.

I have left the 2019 - 2022 leaving players/coaches at the bottom to see if any come back.

Props
Bo Abra 2024
Angus Wagner 2024
Harry Lloyd 2022
Tom Robertson 2022

Hookers
Falou Fainga'a 2023
Feleti Kaitu'u 2023
Jack Winchetser 2023

Locks
Izack Rodda 2024
Ryan McCauly 2022
Jackson Pugh 2022

Back Rowers
Kane Koteka 2025
Tim Anstee 2024
Brynard Stander 2022
Ollie Callan 2022


Srumhalf
Ian Prior (c) 2022
Michael McDonald 2022
Issak Fines-Leleiwasa 2022

Flyhalf/Fullback
Reesjan Pasitoa 2023
Jake Strachen 2023
Jack McGregor 2022

Inside Backs
Bailey Kuenzle 2022
Grason Makara 2022

Outside Backs
Menasa Mataele 2023
Brad Lacey 2022
Reece Tapine 2022
Daniel Ala 2022
Toni Pulu 2022

Coaches 2023
Simon Cron - Head Coach

Players not returning in 2023
Santiago Medrano 2022 - Worcester
Fergus Lee-Warner 2022 - Worcester
Jake McIntyre 2022 - Perpignan
Kyle Godwin 2022 - Lyon
Byrin realston 2022 - Connacht
Jeremy Thrush 2022 - Retired
Richard Kahui 2022 - Retired
Greg Holmes 2022 - Retired
Sitaleki Timani 2021 - Anti Vax
Andrew Ready 2022


Coaches 2022
Tim Sampson - Head 2022
Mark Ozich - Attack 2022
Dylan Parsons - Skills 2022
Nick Hensley - Defence 2022
Paul Tito - Forwards 2022
Chris Goodman - Academy 2022

Wider Training Squad 2022
Bo Abra
Victor Harris
Jackson Pugh
Ollie Callan
Grason Makara
Michael McDonald

Emerging Playing Squad 2021
Dante Tatafu
Keenan Wentholt
Connor Seve
Faamanu Kalolo
Reece Anapu
Finn O’Callaghan
Luke Callan
Zantana Tupuono-Pomare
Alex Masibaka
Siosifa Amone

Western Force Fortescue Academy Staff 2021
Anton Zackey (Academy High Performance Manager)
Dylan Parsons (Academy Head Coach)
Ben Glynn (Academy Strength and Conditioning)
Benjamin Pattenden (Academy Physio)


Players Not Returning in 2022
Tomas Lezana 2021
Thomas Cubelli 2022
Domingo Miotti 2021
Jordan Olowofela 2021
Rob Kearney 2021
Tevita Kuridrani 2021
Chris Heiberg 2021
Marcel Brache 2022
Henry Taefu 2021
Kieran Longbottom 2021
Jonah Placid 2021
Jono Lance 2021
Blake Enever 2021
Jake Ball 2021
Victor Harris 2021

Players Not Returning in 2021
AJ Alatimu
Heath Tessmann
Markus Vanzati
Dom Hardman
Henry Stowers
Leon Power
Harrison Orr
Jacob Abel
Jonah Placid
Jordan Luke
Nick Frisby
Nick Jooste
Ollie Atkins
Pama Fou
Rodney Iona
Pek Cowan
Rory O’Sullivan
Tevin Ferris
Tom Sheminant
Johan Bardoul - Perth-Bayswater Head Coach 2021
Chris Alcock

Players Not Returning in 2020
Carlo Tizzano - Waratahs
Andrew Deegan - Rebels
Clay Uyen - France
Masivesi Dakuwaqa - France
Cameron Orr - Rebels
Issak Fines - Brumbies back in 2022
Harrison Lloyd - Brumbies
Rod Davies - Sevens

2019 FULL SQUAD = 31 Players + 3 EPS
2020 FULL SQUAD = 38 Players + 0 EPS
2021 FULL SQUAD = 41 Players + 10 EPS
2022 FULL SQUAD = 36 Players
2023 SQUAD SO FAR = 11 Players

I thought I saw somewhere that Brad Lacey isn’t returning next season, anyone else heard this?

[Tazzmania]

Ollie Callan and Jackson Pugh locked in for two more years.

The Western Force has re-signed Western Australian duo Ollie Callan and Jackson Pugh on new two-year deals.

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[WFDom]

[James]

Michael Wells. I'm not quite convinced that is the kind of signing we need right now.

[blueandblack]

https://thewest.com.au/sport/western...ells-c-7107865

"New coach Simon Cron the drawcard as Western Force grab arch rival Melbourne Rebels’ captain Michael Wells

Nick Taylor
The West Australian
Thu, 9 June 2022 7:23PM
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[SlowCooked]

New coach Simon Cron the drawcard as Western Force grab arch rival Melbourne Rebels’ captain Michael Wells
Nick Taylor
The West Australian
Thu, 9 June 2022 7:23PM
Western Force have snatched Melbourne Rebels captain Michael Wells from their arch rivals for the next two Super Rugby Pacific seasons.

The bruising back-rower said the chance to play under new Force coach Simon Cron, after spending time with him at Shute Shield side Northern Suburbs and the Waratahs, was a big drawcard.

“I’m particularity looking forward to linking back up with Simon Cron who I have spent a bit of time with at Norths and the Waratahs,” Wells said.
“I’ve kept in contact with Cron, so when he told me he was talking to the Force, my ears pricked up a bit.

“He is the best coach I have had. To be able to be coached by him again is a big attraction.

“He is someone who has helped me develop a lot in rugby and constantly gets the best out of me.

“In terms of rugby, what we have seen since the Force re-joined Super Rugby was the passion that is in Perth, for the Force and rugby in general.”

Force general manager of rugby Matt Hodgson said he was looking forward to seeing the 29-year-old thrive at the Force.


“Wells is a natural leader both on and off the field, which has been evident throughout his career,” Hodgson said.

“He is a strong player who will add almost 100 Super Rugby games of experience to our squad.

“His reputation as a hard worker and quality character makes him exactly the kind of player we need..

“His tenacity and abrasive ball-running skills will fit perfectly with how we are looking to build the team.”

Wells, 29, played 26 matches for the Australian 7s on the world circuit before making his Super debut in 2016 with the Brumbies.

He moved to the Waratahs the following year and won their Best and Fairest award in 2018 before heading to Melbourne for the next four seasons.

Wells won the Rebels’ Weary Dunlop Award and co-captained the side in 2021 when he was also called into the Wallabies squad for the French series.

He was appointed Rebels captain last year.