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    Dunning unsure on Force future

    Wallabies prop Matt Dunning is eager to stay on with the Western Force for the next Super 14 season - but his wife might have the final say.

    Dunning, who will notch his 100th Super cap when he comes off the bench in the clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Sunday (AEST), has an option in his contract for an additional year at the Force.

    The 115-kilogram powerhouse has enjoyed his time in Perth but will return home to NSW at the end of the season to discuss his playing future with his Sydney-based wife.

    "I've had a great time at the Western Force, the people are wonderful, the club has been fantastic and I'm really enjoying it," Dunning said.

    "The only tough part about me playing in WA is that my family is in Sydney, that's the only issue I need to resolve in the next few weeks. We've all got bosses and they're called wives.

    "I've got until June 1 to make the decision and I don't like doing that sort of stuff while I'm playing.

    "Everything is in front of me and I'll wait until after the season and weigh up the best decision for the family."

    Dunning notched 90 Super caps with the Waratahs over nine years before linking with the Force, where he has added another nine caps.

    The 31-year-old veteran of 43 Tests said it would be a relief to notch the Super rugby milestone after missing the entire 2009 season with a serious Achilles tendon injury.

    "You don't really look at those things (milestones) when you start but it has been good to have that longevity, that is something I'm proud of," he said.

    "After injuries limited my time on the field in 2007 and 2008 plus the whole year gone in 2009 I've been close for a while so it'll be nice to finally get there."

    Dunning will become just the 15th Australian player, and 36th overall in Super rugby, to achieve 100 appearances.

    George Gregan leads the way with 136 caps while Nathan Sharpe boasts 130.

    Dunning's body has held up well this year and he is already eyeing a place in the 2011 World Cup.

    "All I can do is play as well as I can," he said.

    "I think anyone over 30 that has played a lot of games has bumps and bruises and sore joints and I'm not any different.

    "To play almost 70 minutes last week (in the win over the Lions) is something I haven't done for a while in Super 14 rugby and I enjoyed that.

    "If I can help the team and add value while also enjoying my football then I'll keep playing."

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    mrs wears the pants ey!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by brokendown gunfighter View Post
    dont they all?
    ERRR NO!!! We don't....He does what he does..I do what I do...so it shall remain...Too old to tell each other what to do...we do what we like when and how.. ...33 years later...so it must work..

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    Quote Originally Posted by zimeric View Post
    mrs wears the pants ey!!
    Mrs Dunning wears Matt's pants.... as a house.

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    S W M B O has the final say.

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    His last few games have been pretty good...

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    Yeah enough to get me up to I don't care whether he signs.

    I came from trying to email CEOs of other franchises to ask if they need a prop

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    Quote Originally Posted by pieter blackie View Post
    we will be better of without him
    But the Subi Pub won't. They've issued a profit warning - and that's just because he's returning to Sydney for the winter.

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    If he gets a solid replacement.
    Maybe one of these local Aus U20 lads are up to the standard by next year to be the final Prop option?

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    I agree Pieter. He's no better than Fairbrother or Cowan and he'll be fairly expensive. Let him go to the Rebels.

    We can play Fairbrother and Cowan as tightheads, Henderson and Longbottom at loosehead and bring in Cruze Ah-Nau. I reckon Siliva Siliva should come in as an apprentice behind Whittaker and Charles too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pieter blackie View Post
    we will be better of without him
    Channel the money we pay him into a number 10/12 or 13 we have gOod front row Fairbro/Henderson/Pekka/KB

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