Force set to be axed

[jono]

He bounced around a few sides, attracting attention because of his size but being found out. There's probably a better case for Exeter or the Crusaders turning him around.

wasnt it also him realising he had to put in effort in order to remain a professional player?

[Herbasimplex]

fyi if interested.

someone has done a breakdown on the finances of the SA, NZ and AUS unions as reported on GAGR.

https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/...aru_nzru_saru/

[FingerTips]

On page 62 of The West Australian, Thursday 30 March 2017.

Premier Mark McGowan has written to ARU chairman Cameron Clyne yesterday:
"I write to confirm the State Government's support for the Western Force.".
The Premier has reminded the ARU of the substantial capital investment in the code made by the State Government.

The Minister for Sport and Recreation Mick Murray said
"... the State Government is prepared to support Rugby WA in the enforcement of any rights ...".
It is not clear what rights or remedies are available to Rugby WA in the alliance agreement with the ARU.

[zimeric]

We could add Brock James Played 3 games for reds 2005 then 10 games for Force in 2006 and ended up Claremont till last yr ,

He could've been a Wallaby if he'd stayed too, undeniably a talent worthy of the green and gold when at his best.

[blueandblack]

I see FMG have extended their sponsorship of jersey #7 for 2 more years.

[SNOB]

Just had a survey back from ARU re did we answer your question etc. said not really and it's time the ARU stood up and grew some as per Kearnsy!

[zimeric]

Shamelessly plagiarised some of your letter Gigs

"Dear ARU,


I, like many other Rugby fans in Western Australia was very upset by the apparent lack of action taken in response to a media report last week when confronted by an apparently unsubstantiated rumour from the Daily Telegraph, indicating that the Western Force would be cut from the Super Rugby Competition in 2018, which has since become a tsunami of negative reporting.

Your Media response denying that a decision has been made has done little to encourage me.

I wish to advise you that, if the ARU take the ill-advised step in downsizing the Super Rugby Franchises in Australia and cut the Western Force, I, along with many others, will choose to completely disassociate myself with the entire sport.

Rugby WA has a vested interest in the continued success of the Grand sport of Rugby Union in all its forms in Australia, by destroying the pathway for many of our best players in WA, you are simply doing yourselves a disservice and contributing to the demise of Rugby union in Australia as a whole.

I would like to see the ARU use its power of Veto to ensure that NO Australian team is cut from the Competition, particularly as this decision could have huge financial implications and impact on Players, their families and Fans that have strived to develop the game in their state and are now sitting in limbo unsure of they will have a future in the game at this level or not.

yours.
zimeric

[Naggs]

There's another petition by RUPA for keeping of all 5 teams

https://www.strongerasfive.com/petition

[blueandblack]

There's another petition by RUPA for keeping of all 5 teams

https://www.strongerasfive.com/petition

Just signed.

[shasta]

I've been slowly introducing my grandson to this fantastic game and, now he's got his membership, he's always on my case about when the first game is - thanks to the Bieber bullshit he missed the actual first match, being a Thursday. I am actually feeling a little uneasy about the whole thing now. Is he going to enjoy the experience so much that he is a rabid Force from then on - only to have his team kicked out of the comp? That is bugging me more than anything else - for all WA Rugby kids.

[Tazzmania]

There's another petition by RUPA for keeping of all 5 teams

https://www.strongerasfive.com/petition

I have signed the petition

[jargan83]

I have signed the petition

Likewise.

[SNOB]

Signed! Can but hope all these signings are going to have some effect!

[andrewM]

Done

[GIGS20]

Shamelessly plagiarised some of your letter Gigs

"Dear ARU,


I, like many other Rugby fans in Western Australia was very upset by the apparent lack of action taken in response to a media report last week when confronted by an apparently unsubstantiated rumour from the Daily Telegraph, indicating that the Western Force would be cut from the Super Rugby Competition in 2018, which has since become a tsunami of negative reporting.

Your Media response denying that a decision has been made has done little to encourage me.

No plagiarism at all Zim, I have just now decided that my letter should exist in the public domain.

I'm sure you'll get the same boilerplate bullshit that everybody else has gotten in reply.