2025 Squad - Speculation Thread

[Burgs]

In days of dome and gloom, I turn to selecting XV's...

Here's one version of what 2025 might "look like".
Most are signed, others assumed long term unofficial commitment for various reasons-

1 Harry Hoopert
2 Brandon Paega-Amosa
3 Tom Robertson
4 Izack Rodda
5 Sam Carter
6 Jeremy Williams
7 Carlo Tizzano
8 Will Harris
9 Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa
10 Ben Donaldson
11 Ronan Leahy
12 Reesjan Pasitoa
13 Bailey Kuenzle
14 Harry Potter
15 Kurtley Beale

16 Tom Horton
17 Atu Moli
18 Marley Pearce
19 Felix Kalapu
20 Tim Anstee
21 Nick White
22 Cambell Parata
23 Max Burey

[Leo86]

Some differences to my version of what 2025 could look like and my reasons.

1 Tom Robertson
2 Tom Horton (TBC *Brandon Paega-Amosa)
3 Santiago Medrano - He is no longer the Argie that came over but I consider home here at the Force
4 Izack Rodda (Please let me watch you in Force colours)
5 Felix Kalapu (*Sam Carter only signed for this season?)
6 Jeremy Williams
7 Carlo Tizzano
8 Will Harris
9 Nick White (Interchangeable depending on opposition, but so far I think Nick does well setting up the game and IFLs injection of speed)
10 Ben Donaldson
11 Chase Tiatia - From his and Reesjan's podcasts I feel is good for morale. Little less on the penalties and more of the breaks
12 Hamish Stewart
13 Bailey Kuenzle
14 Rohan Leahy
15 Harry Potter (*Kurtley Beale only signed for this year and can see chasing bigger money elsewhere)

16 Feleti Kaitu'u - Return to the Feleti of old
17 Harry Hoopert / Marley Pearce - we need depth and cover
18 Siosifa Amone / Atu Moli
19 Tom Franklin / Sam Carter / Both
20 Tim Anstee
21 Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa
22 Reesjan Pasitoa - Utility bench - if Stewart leaves then slots into 12
23 Max Burey

[Burgs]

Some differences to my version of what 2025 could look like and my reasons.

1 Tom Robertson
2 Tom Horton (TBC *Brandon Paega-Amosa) I'm not sure where the TBC comes from as any coverage I have seen is definite coming?
3 Santiago Medrano - He is no longer the Argie that came over but I consider home here at the Force Not yet signed, so went with Hoopert who has
4 Izack Rodda (Please let me watch you in Force colours) DITTO!
5 Felix Kalapu (*Sam Carter only signed for this season?) Gut feel Carter will want another year to chase Lions and won't get that in the East
6 Jeremy Williams
7 Carlo Tizzano
8 Will Harris
9 Nick White (Interchangeable depending on opposition, but so far I think Nick does well setting up the game and IFLs injection of speed) Probably coin toss, but White will be 34 and another Test Season of old body bashing by then. I think we need to be entrusting IFL by then or risk his heading to NH
10 Ben Donaldson
11 Chase Tiatia - From his and Reesjan's podcasts I feel is good for morale. Little less on the penalties and more of the breaks Not signed yet. If signed, would be more inclined to pick as a Bench, too erratic to entrust with the early stages of a match
12 Hamish Stewart Not signed yet, otherwise yes, hard choice with Pasitoa needing match time. Personally I would probably go Pasitoa over Donaldson, but know that won't be the reality
13 Bailey Kuenzle If a decent #13 recruited, then would look to make Kuenzle a genuine Wing, was a natural in the last two matches and we have plenty of Inside options
14 Rohan Leahy
15 Harry Potter (*Kurtley Beale only signed for this year and can see chasing bigger money elsewhere) He flat out wants Wallaby Caps, won't get that from overseas and can't see any of the other 4 takin him. He wouldn't have started the Shute-Force journey if it was only about dollars.

16 Feleti Kaitu'u - Return to the Feleti of old
17 Harry Hoopert / Marley Pearce - we need depth and cover
18 Siosifa Amone / Atu Moli
19 Tom Franklin / Sam Carter / Both
20 Tim Anstee Keen to see this signature! To me he is the image of the "Finisher" wank word
21 Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa
22 Reesjan Pasitoa - Utility bench - if Stewart leaves then slots into 12
23 Max Burey

Some reasoning around my selections, mainly around not having signed current players yet and speculation on short term contracts ambitions.

[Leo86]

Some reasoning around my selections, mainly around not having signed current players yet and speculation on short term contracts ambitions.

Stopped being lazy and I found a Roar article stating BPA has signed with the Force, I had thought this was still at rumour/ speculation stage.

I hope you are right about Sam Carter, your reasoning is logical.

White and Fines I still see equally. Shares my feeling with Anstee. First I couldn't believe he was on the bench at start of season then I thought, for the first time in a long time. What a nice problem to have.

Tiatia on the bench is a good call.

I agree if Stewart doesn't remain then I see Pasitoa slotting in there. I don't see Donaldson getting pushed currently.

Kuenzle has looked optimal on wing, wrap a head band around and have him repeat the mantra "up the guts, swing it wide and in the corner"

If you are right about KB then this will be interesting to watch.

[andrewg]

Jackson Pugh, Wilton Rebolo and Ollie Cummins have been released already.

[Garry Owen]

In days of dome and gloom, I turn to selecting XV's...

Here's one version of what 2025 might "look like".
Most are signed, others assumed long term unofficial commitment for various reasons-

1 Harry Hoopert
2 Brandon Paega-Amosa
3 Tom Robertson
4 Izack Rodda
5 Sam Carter
6 Jeremy Williams
7 Carlo Tizzano
8 Will Harris
9 Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa
10 Ben Donaldson
11 Ronan Leahy
12 Reesjan Pasitoa
13 Bailey Kuenzle
14 Harry Potter
15 Kurtley Beale

16 Tom Horton
17 Atu Moli
18 Marley Pearce
19 Felix Kalapu
20 Tim Anstee
21 Nick White
22 Cambell Parata
23 Max Burey

If that is the 23 we run out next year it will be another long year, hoping to finish 8th and that is the side without any injuries. We need to be pushing for some more big name international quality signings.
Probably our best chance of that is if rebels fold

[Burgs]

If that is the 23 we run out next year it will be another long year, hoping to finish 8th and that is the side without any injuries. We need to be pushing for some more big name international quality signings.
Probably our best chance of that is if rebels fold

No doubt there will be some movement, possibly including a couple of the emergencies from this year, as happens every season, just going from those currently committed and presumed to be committed (Williams being touted as a long term Captain but yet to sign beyond '24 for instance).
However, I would see a consistent availability of this 23 being a fringe top 6. Without considering the other 4 lists for contracts it's a bit hard to know what optimism there is for "big names" (aside from Rebels collapse).

[Tazzmania]

CONFIRMED: Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa signed on a long-term contract, commencing June 2024.

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[shasta]

Great news. With what we have or hopefully retain next year is looking exciting. Again.
After watching Angus Crichton's barnstorming performance for the Chooks last night I couldn't help wondering what a good Spink replacement he might have made.

[Rebelsman]

Great pathway programs going on in perth obviously.

[shasta]

Great pathway programs going on in perth obviously.

Look, lots of us feel sympathy for what Rebels supporters are going through. That doesn't include you, you boring twat.

[Burgs]

Great pathway programs going on in perth obviously.

Yep, that pathway will include sucking up every last drop of your shitshow.

[Burgs]

Stopped being lazy and I found a Roar article stating BPA has signed with the Force, I had thought this was still at rumour/ speculation stage.

Well, he's official now, this way can we both be right?
In my delusional fantasy world- Force HQ "Shit, the blokes from TWF just pointed out we haven't announced Brandon yet! We need some good news, get it out there!!!"

[The InnFORCEr]

They do keep an eye out here Burgs, Ben the Media manager is member of the Bowlo

[Burgs]

CONFIRMED: Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa signed on a long-term contract, commencing June 2024.

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As Montpellier appear to be no chance of Finals, I wonder when exactly "June" starts in terms of contract?

Sat, Jun 1, 2024

Western Force vs ACT Brumbies

Sat, Jun 8, 2024

ASM Clermont vs Montpellier (Final Round)