2024 Squad - The List

[James]

I don't think lock is a surprise. We don't really have a bruiser. Remember when Timani came back a few years ago? No surprise we chalked up a few upsets from that point onwards.

[andrewg]

Pleasing to see 33yo, 200cm, Lock Tom Franklin joining the squad for 2024.
Tom, a Maori All Black (9 caps) obviously enjoys playing rugby (as he's been around a bit - Kobelco Steelers & San Diego Legend in MLR) and had a long 85 game stint with the Highlanders (2014-2019).
We need a tall as Izack Rodda appears to be recovering from his foot problem.
Tom looked pretty fit and mobile at training on Tuesday.

Additional comment:
I was impressed to see/meet Mike Cron - the Scrum guru - acting as a scrum consultant on Tuesday's training.
He's evidently working with the coaches/forwards for the coming week and is also involved with ongoing scrum mentoring with WF/RugbyWA scum coaches via Zoom meetings.

[WFDom]

[Burgs]

Additional comment:
I was impressed to see/meet Mike Cron - the Scrum guru - acting as a scrum consultant on Tuesday's training.
He's evidently working with the coaches/forwards for the coming week and is also involved with ongoing scrum mentoring with WF/RugbyWA scum coaches via Zoom meetings.

That is fantastic news! Someone steal his passport...

Can you expand a little on Rodda status observations please?

[AndyS]

I was impressed to see/meet Mike Cron - the Scrum guru - acting as a scrum consultant on Tuesday's training.
He's evidently working with the coaches/forwards for the coming week and is also involved with ongoing scrum mentoring with WF/RugbyWA scum coaches via Zoom meetings.

Now there's the sort of thing that can only be good all 'round!!

[Burgs]

New details and photos out for the Men's Squad

https://westernforce.rugby/teams/mens

By that count they are up to 38.
Hopefully a Hooker or Wing to follow?

[SNOB]

Was wondering if this means they have worries about Rodda’s return.

[shasta]

Was wondering if this means they have worries about Rodda’s return.

Sorry. That's classified.

[Burgs]

Was wondering if this means they have worries about Rodda’s return.

That was my concern when I read it.

[Garry Owen]

That was my concern when I read it.

I think they still needed another lock anyway, I think Cron sees Williams more of a backrower. Hopefully Rodda is all good.

[Transiting]

I think they still needed another lock anyway, I think Cron sees Williams more of a backrower. Hopefully Rodda is all good.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Williams get a lot of time at 8, especially if Rodda is fine.

[GIGS20]

Wouldn't be surprised to see Williams get a lot of time at 8, especially if Rodda is fine.

Rather than Will Harris?I think Jeremy 6 Will 8

[brokendown gunfighter]

does anyone know where Pulu has ended up?

[Burgs]

does anyone know where Pulu has ended up?

He went to Counties Manukau for the NPC, not sure if playing on after that.

[Tazzmania]

does anyone know where Pulu has ended up?

Only played 4 games for Counties in 2023 season.

He has joined the Seattle Seawolves, and will be making his debut in the US and MLR, in the 2024 season.

(Note: He was born in the USA)