So much in this particular thread to respond to! Firstly hats off to the creators of this site.
Sagerian, yes Reds are filthy on Sailor, born an bred Qlder defecting to NSW-sacrilege! ( Tuqiri and Rogers were schoolboy reps here). Digby is a 'star in the making'. Wingers used to pack a thermos and hot waterbottle, but Digby goes looking for work, often linking with other winger.
Possession was Force 40% Stormers 60%
Territory in own half -65% -35%
For cohesion's sake, O'Young needs to keep starting at No. 9. He looked the goods, and there was confidence around him. Unless injured , don't replace him during the match.
Chief - I could feel the intense crowd energy from here! We've won halves of games, now we know we can win a whole game. A bit more experience will ensure closing out a game for a win.
LTPom (&IWB) - we all understand your frustration, and we need to keep our UK supporters on board as well as the SthAf & Kiwis. The team is digging in- just look at Doherty expleting continually after the final siren (tape the game!). These fellas are hurting more than anyone on TWF or Force supporters . They need support from every quarter that can be mustered. Its a huge ask of WA Rugby to house the Oz 4th team in S14, which is one of the strongest competitions in the world, only one level down from international rugby.
I'd love to see Fava go on more of a rampage and trample in the next game, with forwards pick and driving for more phases. Lots of people are angry at how difficult its been, but lets not direct that anger at the players-team-coach. Better to get 'agreeably aggressive' with the media, fair-weather fans, knockers at work etc. This first year is about groundwork and foundations, and any wins are a huge relief. Half the season's gone, and there are no wins as yet with all the backline difficulties, but they'll come. And there will be a NEXT season!
Question is , will the rugby supporters OR the Force supporters be there to see it? Seems to be a difference between the two. Coach 'dead-on' drawing the line between boozing and posting !
Mowerman keep posting cos you push the right buttons.
Good call TRG about more of the crowd staying after the game--obviously REAL Force supporters!
Nobody is accepting mediocrity, just that it'll be tough these first few years.