Idle Wonderings

Off the top of my head and in no particular order:

• Is there any news on a replacement for Ben Darwin?
• How bad is James Hilgendorf’s hand and will it keep him out of part/all of the APC?
• Will we see Brett Stapleton in the 22 at some point next season?
• Will Chris O’Young’s shoulder finally mend in time for the APC?
• Once the proper APC is in place, will the development tours continue for the academy?
• How close are any of the local lads to making an apprentice spot?
• What are the odds of the Force not losing a home game next season (Highlanders, Cats, Hurricanes, Reds, Sharks, Cheetahs, Blues)?
• With the number of key players on two year contracts, how disruptive might contract negotiations be and how we’ll go retaining players?

I'm sure there are others, but the brain is already halfway home.
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Some others a day on:

• Who will Takiari and Mitchell play for in this years APC?
• Will Cross be available?
• Has anyone heard anything as to what vision will be available for this years APC?
• Assuming RugbyWA didn't make vision a condition of agreeing to away games, are they prohibited from taking vision of the game and making it available?

Hilgendorf should only be out for four weeks due to his hand. I hope we see a little bit of Brett next season, but the boy will find it hard to crack into what is being given the title as the best backline in Australia Super 14. I can definetly see the Force beating the Highlanders, Cats, Reds and Cheetahs the rest to me could go either way.

Lets forget Carisbrook. Turn Subi into the house of pain. It works for the Eagles And The Dockers. Home support is worth points for any game!
Roll on Feb.

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Originally Posted by AndyS

[*]What are the odds of the Force not losing a home game next season (Highlanders, Cats, Hurricanes, Reds, Sharks, Cheetahs, Blues)?

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Oh great vBookie..post some early odds for us!

Well, that answers one question - apparently Cross will be available, with the tipping being that he'll play OC. Probably means we'll see Staniforth back at IC, which would be nice given he'll probably not spend much time there next season other than when Giteau is being rested.

I would think that Takiari and Mitchell will play for WA.
I had heard rumour awhile ago that ABC TV was looking to pick up the broadcasting rights to the APC, fingers crossed they have!

That'd be great if ABC (or even SBS) got the rights to the APC - some decent network coverage at last! Jeez, even if Access31 got the rights it'd be an improvement!!!!