Western Force Team of the Decade

[MI5_Dog]

That was the easiest pick of the lot
While Sharpie was great I feel Hodgo is the better captain.

[hertryk]

That was the easiest pick of the lot
While Sharpie was great I feel Hodgo is the better captain.

Hmmmmmmmmm!

[Darren]

amd the 'Official' Team, of the Decade:

Western Force Team of the Decade
1. Pek Cowan,
2. Brendan Cannon,
3. Kieran Longbottom,
4. Sam Wykes,
5. Nathan Sharpe (c),
6. Matt Hodgson,
7. David Pocock,
8. Ben McCalman,

9. Alby Mathewson,
10. Matt Giteau,
11. Nick Cummins,
12. Scott Staniforth,
13. Ryan Cross,
14. Drew Mitchell,
15. Cameron Shepherd.

TWF TOTD
1. Pek Cowan
2. Tai McIssac
3. Kieran Longbottom
4. John Welborn
5. Nathan Sharpe
6. Matt Hodgson
7. David Pocock
8. Ben McCalman

9. Alby Matthewson
10. Matt Giteau
11. Nick Summins
12. Scott Staniforth
13. Ryan Cross
14. James O'Connor
15. Cameron Shepherd

16. AJ Whalley
17. Nathan Charles
18. Richard Brown
19. Adam Coleman
20. Steve Mafi
21. Chris O'Young
22. David Smith
23. Drew Mitchell

[Sheikh]

Not sure about AJ playing hooker and Darwin and Brown Dog playing prop, there, Coach

[Darren]

I assumed folks took the bench as a 5/3 split without too much concern for actual positions

[maelkann]

I assumed folks took the bench as a 5/3 split without too much concern for actual positions

Are there sanctions for not naming enough front row players during a Super Rugby match, or does everyone just laugh at you?

[pieter blackie]

amd the 'Official' Team, of the Decade:

Western Force Team of the Decade
1. Pek Cowan,
2. Brendan Cannon,
3. Kieran Longbottom,
4. Sam Wykes,
5. Nathan Sharpe (c),
6. Matt Hodgson,
7. David Pocock,
8. Ben McCalman,

9. Alby Mathewson,
10. Matt Giteau,
11. Nick Cummins,
12. Scott Staniforth,
13. Ryan Cross,
14. Drew Mitchell,
15. Cameron Shepherd.

I agree with the whole team except with Sam Wykes what did I miss in this guy to make him special I rate him 4th or 5th best lock of what we have had in the 10 years even Steenkamp that did not get a gig with the Force is better than Sam in my view.

[hertryk]

I have to say Sam was a surprise pick..and he wasn't in attendance on Saturday either.. There were a few missing..

I also told McArdle that we deserved more respect from Fox Sport, and it is high time Kearnsy hung up his mike..he's a disgrace..

[jargan83]

I agree with the whole team except with Sam Wykes what did I miss in this guy to make him special I rate him 4th or 5th best lock of what we have had in the 10 years even Steenkamp that did not get a gig with the Force is better than Sam in my view.

You're not the only one.

Sam Wykes = Plodder.

[jono]

I wouldn't even have him carrying the drinks

[Alison]

We got confirmation from Steenkamp on Sat night that he is definitely staying with the Force. I also asked Marcel and he said he was staying too :-)

Still a couple of signings to come I think.

[Ecky]

I also told McArdle that we deserved more respect from Fox Sport, and it is high time Kearnsy hung up his mike..he's a disgrace.. :

Was that before the drinks had started flowing?

[Sheikh]

We got confirmation from Steenkamp on Sat night that he is definitely staying with the Force. I also asked Marcel and he said he was staying too :-)

Still a couple of signings to come I think.

Not sure how that goes with the marquee spots, Mafi, Alby & Steenkamp are all marquees, aren't they, and if Marcel plays for USA at the WRC we'll need a 4th marquee spot to keep him. Can't see the ARU giving us that.

[AndyS]

We got confirmation from Steenkamp on Sat night that he is definitely staying with the Force...

I which case either Mafi or Alby are off (which would be a much greater shame, frankly) or the Force has got yet another marquee spot. If it is the latter, I would say that is getting to the stage of putting a bandaid on an ulcer and arguably not in our best interest at all.

[Alison]

Why do Mafi or Alby have to leave if Steenkamp stays? Wilhelm was always contracted until 2016 so why can't they keep all 3?

Didn't see Alby at the awards do though.....