It's also interesting to think that if kbomb is fit, sheminant is bench/injury cover/succession planning.
We could well have the 2 best tight head props in the country
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It's also interesting to think that if kbomb is fit, sheminant is bench/injury cover/succession planning.
We could well have the 2 best tight head props in the country
I had heard that Sheminant was considering going to France. Not aware if he’s made his decision yet.
With Jacob now added to the squad and based on last years positional numbers we would require
2 x Props
1 x Hooker (Tessman?)
1 x Flanker (Stander?)
3 x Fly Half/Centres (Iona?)
1 x Outside Back (Davies?)
Tessman and Stander have both re-signed. And I think Ralston too.
Not sure about Markus - didn’t see him in that video from yesterday and when I asked him at the NRC final if he was staying he said he wasn’t sure.
Tessman confirmed
https://www.westernforce.com.au/hooked-on-for-2020/
Davies is in the 7s, I think that was full time IIRC
Hasn't Iona signed with the Melbourne "we'll pay you a squillion dollars to warm the bench behind a no talent hack and be required to pull the game back from the brink of hell in the last 7 minutes" Stupor Rugby fanchise?
Oh, maybe that's where I got my wires crossed
Apologies, moving on
No place like home
November 5, 2019
After a dominant finish to the 2019 NRC campaign, young front-rower Tom Sheminant has re-signed with the Force for another year.
The Nedlands Rugby Club product started the last four games of the Force’s 2019 NRC campaign and developed into a pivotal part of a Western Force pack that powered its side to a first home Grand Final victory.
“To re-sign for another year in my hometown is incredible and I am really looking forward to it, especially with the start of the new competition. I can’t wait for the upcoming season,” Sheminant said.
After a breakout season in the gold and black, including bagging his first professional try, Sheminant finds it hard to pick any one moment from a year full of highs.
“This year has had so many highlights, especially playing against Japan A in Japan and experiencing that culture,” Sheminant said.
“Being able to play against Tonga during their World Cup preparations and being able to go three from three in all our competitions and then topping it off with an NRC Grand Final victory at home means it’s been an incredible year and it hasn’t quite sunk in yet!”
Born and bred in WA, Sheminant is eager to explore new rugby territories with the Force and Global Rapid Rugby in 2020.
“It will be amazing to play against other teams in Asia. Seeing new places and playing against teams with different styles of rugby is going to provide new challenges and I am really looking forward to it,” Sheminant said.
Force forwards coach Van Humphries has watched Sheminant’s development and believes there is more to come from the 23-year old.
“We have been excited and happy with Tom’s contribution in the second half of this year and look forward to seeing more growth as he develops through the pre-season into next year,” Humphries said.
Sheminant credits the youth structures within Rugby WA for his rise through to the Force professional ranks.
“For the Force to have a pathway to keep playing and growing and have something to strive for is great for the local community and it gives players something to aim for,” Sheminant said.
“Not having to move away from Perth was always a bonus. The pathways are incredibly helpful and important for rugby in WA”.
https://www.westernforce.com.au/no-p...yHugfkLlS6E_zQ
Deegan will, unfortunately, have to confront the virus that affects anybody who goes to the rabble. I haven't seen one who has avoided turning into a mindless drone who doesn't seem to care about team, results or the game, they all appear to simply go through the motions and expect results to come.
25 with Tessman and Sheminant, 6 to go :approve:
With the first full season of GRR in 2020 I would think that the squad is likely to be expanded beyond this years' 31.
Currently the list doesn't include Stander, Thrush and Strachan.
The current list is heavily weighted towards Forwards.
We need a lot more Backs.
https://www.westernforce.com.au/national-rugby-champions-sign-up-for-2020/?fbclid=IwAR0oc7_2pf8YbeqW7MnX5RQVaElmV2rAAgDftWeS qVSenBdgwqLkKYOVqyY
Three regular members of the Force’s victorious 2019 NRC squad have signed on to continue their careers in the West.
Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Pama Fou will join young speedsters Byron Ralston and Jake Strachan in turbocharging the Force backline heading into the inaugural Global Rapid Rugby competition.
With Byrno "the Rhino" signed that takes us to 29 signed.
The Samoan Squad that was recently announced had 40 signings, so I am not sure where the limits if any are for a GRR squad.
I remember reading somewhere that there's no salary cap, thus implying no limit on team size.
but that's just speculation, I think the squad will be roughly the same size as last year.
I dont think Squad Sizes, are regulated as for some of the teams ie fiji and samoa they are supporting national pathway so their unions may want to develop certain player for certain amount of time.
IMO squuad sizes only really become important once teams start bidding against each other for talent and reducing salary costs on the clubs becomes important.
From the Samoa Observer:
... the Union are really excited about that pathway, and how it will help players become professional sportsmen off the field as well. Those selected to the final Manumā squad will receive full-time six month contracts.
Between those payments and the logistical requirements, running the team will be an expensive endeavour. Faleomavaega said it will be a jointly funded by S.R.U. and Global Rapid Rugby:
“It’s an additional ask on the Union but it’s something we have to do, it’s an opportunity we can’t afford to let go.”
They are also seeking commercial help from a major sponsor from overseas, the kind S.R.U. have been unable to attract in recent years.
... Another thing that could draw in sponsorships is star signings.
“SRU is obligated under the agreement to provide a couple of marquee players, so we’re looking at that at the moment,” Faleomavaega said, noting those will be players who play or have the intention of playing for Samoa internationally.
So
- Samoa Rugby are funding Manuma, along with GRR
- They want sponsors to help defray costs
- Will be choosing a final squad (i.e. it's not final yet)
- Full-time contracts for players chosen. I take this to mean these guys are pro. Not necessarily on massive bucks but enough to train/play full time.
- Samoa also need to get a few marquee contract stars