Where are they now?

[Darren]

I think I saw an article in the Line Break magazine that came with the member packs with this title, but thought it worthy to also start a thread here.

So, where are they now? When you reply, put the players name in the title for easy reference.

I have the following as past players. This is far from definitive - let me know of any I have missed:

Vitori Buatava , Brendan Cannon , Tim Davidson , Gavin DeBartolo , Luke Doherty , Dave Fitter , Josh Fuimaono , Josh Graham , Digby Ioane , Brock James , Tajhon Mailata , John McGrath , Chris O'Young , Brett Stapleton , David Te Moana , Rudi Vedelago , Ben Ward , John Welborn , Matthew Windle

[Darren]

After leaving the Force I think Gavin headed back to club rugby. He had a great ARC season with Fleet and has since picked up a contract with La Rochelle in western France.

[GIGS20]

Taj left at the end of 2006 to play with Bay of Plenty in the NPC. After a bit of research it appears he is still with them.

[Thequeerone]

John Welborn : "Mayor of Perth" - working with Investec gets more than the occasional gig with Foxtel as the "Emirates Western Force" expert - especially when we are doing well - hope to see more of his commentary skills in 08

[Thequeerone]

Rudi Veledlago - went back to QLD ? where he is running his family's Civil Engineering Business

[James]

Chris is playing for the Glasgow Warriors in the Magners League. From the match reviews I've read he's put in a fair few solid performances and shares about a 50/50 starting ratio with Sam Pinder their other scrum-half.

Last I heard Fitter was playing for London Irish. The heavy sodden fields of Europe being more accomodating to his lowish workrate.

I don't know about Vitori regarding club rugby but I do know he was included in the Fiji squad that played the Wallabies in Perth this year. I don't think he won a cap though.

I have a bit of an idea of what most of them are up to so if noone else fills them in I'll do some more.

[GIGS20]

I think Maximus is working with a property developer in QLD, but the notable aspect of his retirement is his involvement in the White Ribbon Day campaign against violence to women. Wearing an All Blacks jersey .... ugh!

[Burgs]

Bit short of time today but page 53 of the new Linebreak gives a snapshot of all last years leavers if someone feels like typing them out.
I should have a bit more time tomorrow if no one else does it.

[GIGS20]

Tim Davidson Went to play club rugby with Sydney Uni, he also scored a Waratahs contract for 2007 but hasn't been re-signed for 2008.

He had a good year with Sydney Fleetand is still studying, so Look for another year of club rugby with Sydney Uni followed by a move to the Northern Hemisphere.

[Jess]

Is it just me, or was the write up for Digby's where are they now bit in Line Break particularly hostile?

[The InnFORCEr]

Is it just me, or was the write up for Digby's where are they now bit in Line Break particularly hostile?

It's not just you

[Burgs]

Hostile? Yes.
Accurate? Yes!

[Skiza]

Funny as hell: YES