The Force is strong in SBW clone

[NTT]

Hopefully he has learnt his life lessons and comes over and fulfils his potential. We want players who are desperate to prove themselves not second hand happy to be here types.
Me thinks Foley is starting to make some very shrewd and smart signings now the NSW handcuffs are off.

[Alison]

Get ya boots on son

I like this bloke

mean, nasty, close relatives in the slammer

Realises he wasted his talent and wants to make amends........... = hunger

Start him at 12 in 2013

Rex is well-happy

If Rex is happy, Ali is happy ;-D

[brokendown gunfighter]

Regular as the 5:15, just love it, he's qualified for the finals too.

as far as i'm aware,nedlands have NO force players currently playing for them

[Elf1]

Get ya boots on son

I like this bloke

mean, nasty, close relatives in the slammer

Realises he wasted his talent and wants to make amends........... = hunger

Start him at 12 in 2013

Rex is well-happy

Agreed

Thats a couple of times I have agreed with Rex, I am away fora bex and a lay down

[jono]

Making the right noises. Recognizes he went off rails, not making any excuses, sounds mighty pleased and excited at a second chance. Could be desperate to prove himself.

Project though ATM, not the marquee we need at 12.

Welcome Chris, hope it turns out well for both you and the Force
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yeah but we now have more spots free to invest in the project.

so overall it's great for us he's here for 2 years.

[RumourMonger]

as far as i'm aware,nedlands have NO force players currently playing for them

Feining injury before the finals again BDG?

We know Hansie has been writing a few cheques lately to ensure finals success.

[RumourMonger]

Any truth to the rumour that Ryan Tyrell is working in a pub in Mandurah and has forgone a rugby career at the Rebels?

[onions]

Does anyone know his actual size now?The article mentions his once lean physique.The photo doesn't indicate an 18 year old's body.

[jono]

Any truth to the rumour that Ryan Tyrell is working in a pub in Mandurah and has forgone a rugby career at the Rebels?

TO THE BRIGHTON!!! (I guess)

[UNCLE BOOG]

Reads to me he is a young man with life earnt character and a desire to fulfill a dream.
Chris the Muss, welcome aboard, you've got my vote

this was how I read this article.
I hope he can just keep away from the fifo kiwis around here, theyll have him in bar fights quicker than a cabby can drive past me at the casino cabstop!

highlight reel... I think this is him!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGID0rKkbXk

[The InnFORCEr]

EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE MEDIA RELEASE
Monday, 10 September 2012

The Emirates Western Force has signed powerful inside centre Chris Tuatara-Morrison for two years.

The sizeable and dynamic inside back has been plying his trade for Northern Suburbs in Sydney’s Shute Shield competition since returning from rugby league for the 2012 season.

New Zealand-born Tuatara-Morrison represented the NSW Schoolboys in 2004 before being recruited to rugby league, where he was contracted to the Sydney Roosters, Melbourne Storm, Wests Tigers, and Canterbury Bulldogs for whom he played two National Rugby League matches.

Since switching back to rugby, the 25-year-old has made a resounding impact for Northern Suburbs as the side’s second top try scorer (five tries) in their resurgent season and starring in their march towards the finals.

Tuatara-Morrison says he’s been rejuvenated by his return to rugby and is excited about taking the next step with the Emirates Western Force.

“I was probably a bit stale in league and I knew I needed a change,” he said. “My manager and [former Emirates Western Force back-rower and current Northern Suburbs head coach] Scotty Fava gave me a call at the beginning of the season and said I had a few assets that would suit rugby. They told me to come along and have a crack and now I’ve ended up at the Force – so it’s been a good move for me!

“I was one of those kids that played rugby on Saturday and league on Sunday, so rugby’s never been too distant, and I feel like I’ve slotted back in fairly well.

“I just can’t wait to get back into a professional program, especially with the Force.”

Tuatara-Morrison says his exchanges with incoming Emirates Western Force coach Michael Foley has him excited about his growth as a player and what the club can achieve.

“I’m really keen to be a part of rebuilding the club and there seems to be a lot happening behind the scenes to make that happen,” he said. “From the outside there doesn’t seem to be too many expectations on the Western Force for next year, so hopefully Mike Foley, the players that are already there and the new recruits can all chip in and lead the club in a really positive direction.

“I’ve had a few conversations with Mike and he’s been really good for my development. He’s had a chat to me all the way through the [Shute Shield] finals series with Norths and, to be honest, I can’t wait to work with him. I know I’ve got a lot to work on my game being my first year back at rugby, so I’m pretty raw but hopefully he sees me as a blank canvas and can teach me a lot more along the way.

“My aim at the moment is just to get one game, whether that be starting or on the bench. To get my debut would be a dream come true and I’ll be doing everything I can to make that occur next year.”

Foley says Tuatara-Morrison is an exciting prospect for the Emirates Western Force as part of a revamped backline in 2013.

“While Chris is relatively experienced in football terms, he’s definitely one of our code’s up-and-coming players,” he said. “He’s a very powerful footballer that can not only straighten an attack and provide clean front-foot ball for his side, but is developing a great ability to offload and ball play in contact.

“Part of relaunching the side is about identifying these young players, giving them an opportunity and developing them into long-term fixtures for the club. Successful clubs need continuity and Chris has the potential to be a regular part of this backline over a number of years.

“Chris is very hungry for his opportunity and – with the players we now have on contract around him – will be a valuable contributor in what should be a very potent backline in 2013.”

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Name: Chris Tuatara-Morrison
Born: 11/09/1986
Position: Inside/outside centre
Height: 189cm
Weight: 100kg
Representative Rugby: 2010-2011 Sydney Roosters (NRL), 2008-2009 Wests Tigers (NRL), 2006-2007 Canterbury Bulldogs (NRL), 2005 Melbourne Storm (NRL), 2004 NSW Schoolboys

[jono]

THANK YOU SCOTT FAVA. Hopefully his recruiting pays off
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[Alison]

Awesome!

Another reference to "re-launching" the side too, which is very, very encouraging after all the damage done under Richard Graham.

[palitu]

I just checked out some of his tackling in the video. very upright for union, perhaps a bit of teething in swapping codes.

[benny]

1 arm that looks like SBW, the other 1 (with Tattoo) is as big as any fumbles player running around in little league,he's a tossa.... (in a nice way)... LOL

Welcome aboard, with the clips on Youtube and from what I read he'll be a good addition to the Club. Plus a kicker to boot with accuracy and i believe he is #1 kicker for Norths (ahead of Harvey) Also I read he was 110Kgs and NOT 100.. lets have the Centres running away with this lad running over them like Lomu did in his haydays.