Burgs would make the perfect replacement!
Will need to get the knee replacements scheduled in pretty quick thenOriginally Posted by brokendown gunfighter
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Perhaps it's not a binary situation?
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I would assume it to be an Academy position at best, but noted Finn Prass, the Australian Schools Fullback I was impressed with in the two Tests against NZ, has transferred to Perth and ran out for the Force U19s on the weekend.
He is a pretty mature player and has an enormous kick on him, though was a bit wayward in front of the sticks this match.
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It may not just be me
But i am alittle worried about the outside backs at the moment
With a lack of wing options looking at the squad besides potter looks like the other wing postion is either going to be filled by someone we haven't seen out there previously or poolman or leahy which is going to be a big step up to be the starting winger week in and out
Maybe just my thoughts but what does everyone else think
Also the talk of Brandon at hooker has gone very quiet I know it's not till 2025 but alot of stories then nothing
Fergus Lee-Warner and Need Slack-Smith have both signed with Waratahs for 2024.
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/nsw-wa...-2024-20231011
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It appears that Manasa Mataele is about to re-join the Crusaders
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
So we don't need a top class winger?
But the most successful club side in the world do???? hmmmmmmmm
Sh1t! we must have some gun signings still to be announced!
Great game, Fucken battled right through to the 80!
Back three pretty decent already no additional signings needed.
Donaldson, Potter, Tiatia, O'Donnell, Leahey, Poolman
Note: I suspect his release may also have had something to do with his brother being unable to stay injury free, two seasons and two season ending injuries, and the reduction in non Australian eligible players in the squad (Medrano, Moli and Spink more crucial).
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
Disagree with you there Tazz.
Potter will likely be utilized on the wing because of Donaldson & Tiatia. So then there's a big lack of experience on the other wing with your aforementioned. And certainly no one in the same class of Mataele or Pulu.
I thought O'Donnell was more of a centre? Leahey isn't ready & the jury's still out on Poolman
Great game, Fucken battled right through to the 80!
I am generally concerned about our wing options
Who would you genuinely say are our options
We have back up across the whole pitch besides on the wing without playing players there that we haven't seen play there previously
Are we still able to bring in overseas talent as I can't seem to see many Australian options
If we are surely olawafela wouldn't mind coming back rather than playing for nottingham where he is last listed at
Recap of the new Force signings for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season
Thu, Nov 2, 2023, 3:00 PM by Western Force Media
The Western Force will commence pre-season for the 2024 Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific season next week, with several new faces to be among the group.
To help you get excited about the 2024 season, we’ve gone back and recapped all our new recruits.
Nic White
Simon Cron: "Nic is a great addition to the team. When we look at our team and the key jigsaw pieces for us to be successful, we look at recruitment and retention and what the player makeup looks like. Nic adds an enormous amount of experience."
"He is a winner, he is a brilliant leader and game manager. One of the things that excited me about Nic is that he fights until the last minute. One of the biggest areas we can grow in is our leadership groups. We have a number of emerging leaders here and the key thing for us is to give them role models to learn from, Nic will be one of these.
"We are really excited, Nic comes with his wife Melissa and his boys, Sonny, Leo and Vincent, and we look forward to welcoming them to Perth… Plenty of kids out there want to be the next Nic White, and the best way to foster this is to meet him and see him in action."
Ben Donaldson
Simon Cron: “As a team we need to grow our positional competition. It’s critical that we have competition in each position so when we train, the intensity and accuracy tests our execution. Ultimately practice execution, becomes game reality.
"Dono is a world-class player and a great human who will add to our squad. In talking with the other 10's, they are excited to have him onboard because it will only make everyone push to be their best. He is a triple threat in attack with a running game and kick and pass skillsets, which means the defence must think. Combine this with his drive to learn and the desire to be his best, we are excited to get him over here.
“We look forward to putting him in different situations and scenarios that will help him develop as a player and give him the structures around him that he needs to be successful."
Harry Potter
Simon Cron: “Harry has been a great addition to our squad. You could see his speed, skills, and high work rate through the Spring Series. He adds leadership and a high level of action word communication when the ball is in play, which is something our entire team are continuing to work on. He has a team first focus, and we love having him here.”
Atu Moli
Simon Cron: “One of the positions we needed to add squad depth was at tighthead prop. Atu brings with him a wealth of experience which will benefit us on the field, as well as helping to mentor some of our developing front row forwards off the field.
“The fact he can swing, and play both sides, gives us some flexibility and is a very unique skillset. Atu feels like some of his best rugby is still ahead of him. It's now our job to help him achieve that.”
Will Harris
Simon Cron: "Will is extremely fast and explosive as well as having a high skill level. He adds another genuine lineout option to our forward pack because he is incredibly fast off the ground.
"I was lucky enough to coach Will a few years ago and he is a player who is always wanting to learn and get better. He is very driven and adds a wealth of Super Rugby experience at such a young age”.
Harry Hoopert
Simon Cron: "Harry's addition brings depth to our front row. With 48 Super Caps and Australia A appearances, his experience is invaluable. He'll challenge and elevate his fellow players on a daily basis, both on and off the training field."
Lopeti Faifua
Simon Cron: “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.”
Henry O’Donnell
Simon Cron: “He was a standout at Australian Under-20s playing at centre. It’s a genuine opportunity for Henry to come across and put some pressure on people. He’s really keen to learn, get better and hone his craft. His signing is another example of us looking at the future of the Western Force, mapping out a succession plan for these players to come through, play Super Rugby and keep the Western Force strong for years to come.”
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I'd play potter, Donaldson and poolman/Leahy with tiatia on the bench.Poolman has been getting better, with the number of starts he had last year now is the time to put up or shut up he either shows he's good enough or moves on.Leahy is a talented kid who just needs some time in the saddle, he could well be benching behind potter tiatia and Donaldson.
C'mon the
Did you happen to see Tiatia in the NPC?
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