2025 Squad - Speculation Thread

[Burgs]

There is still the rumour that Mac Grealy will be coming over from the Reds, this will provide some depth in the back three.

That would be fantastic "agility" balance to Pietsch's "power".
There is a bit of a logjam there now with Grealy, Daugunu, Vunivalu, Ryan and ?Petaia, versus a likely definite start at the Force. At 22 already 29 Caps for the Reds.

Vaiolini Ekuasi is a big unit and will probably force his way into the backrow as time goes on.

I would see him as direct competition for the #20 with Champion de Crespigny (good dynamic), but at 22 still plenty of upside ahead.

[shasta]

Pasitioa seems to have been missing for so long that I've lost track with him. Did another injury keep him out of contention right there SR?

[Burgs]

Pasitioa seems to have been missing for so long that I've lost track with him. Did another injury keep him out of contention right there SR?

Yeah, I think it was an elbow in the Pre-Season fixtures.
His knee has stood up to a full season for Baysie as far as I can find out.
Pretty sure he spent the season at #15.

EDIT:
Partly confirmed, was elbow but at least in this fixture he was #10- https://westernforce.rugby/news/foll...return-2024714

[Burgs]

According to Rugby Heaven Mason Gordon is not getting a Reds contract.
From what I've seen, could do worse at #15 or #22/23 for the Force.

[Garry Owen]

According to Rugby Heaven Mason Gordon is not getting a Reds contract.
From what I've seen, could do worse at #15 or #22/23 for the Force.

Yes would definitely be worth getting, surprised qld didn’t pick him up with JOC leaving. Hopefully we can still get Petaia and/or Grealey