2014 Squad so far

[GIGS20]

Maybe too many front rowers in the full squad to burn one of 5 EPS spots?

Maybe waiting for the announcement of Super B and academy expansions (with it the increase in available contracts to offer Ollie his spot)

[Alison]

I have no doubt that RugbyWA will be doing their utmost to keep him in WA as one of the future faces of the Force.

And it's to Ollie's credit that he hasn't chased fame and fortune by running off to the eastern states.

Both sides' loyalty to each other will pay dividends in a few years I am sure :-)

[GAFFA]

tacked on the end of a Bret Harris article


''Meanwhile, O'Connor is poised to sign with the Western Force for next year's Super Rugby competition.

It is expected to be announced next week before the Wallabies play the Argentines in Perth''

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spor...+International

[PeterM]

Good to have it finalised hopefully at the same time HB will sign a new 3 year deal with the force

[GIGS20]

I have liked the look of the latest press conferences involving O'Connor, there is a visible public appearance of humble pie being eaten.

[GAFFA]

I have liked the look of the latest press conferences involving O'Connor, there is a visible public appearance of humble pie being eaten.

this one

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bv1S0uJ5_s&feature=c4-overview&list=UUsMWJnL1aY0g_FBijoRe77g"]03 09 2013 Wallaby Press Conference Web Package - YouTube[/ame]

[GIGS20]

it certainly ticked a few boxes for me Gaffa.

At the end of the day it's only words, but words precede actions and if the actions are right he could become a bloody superstar in Aussie rugby. He has awesome skills and if he could stop being a dick he has a massive future.

[.X.]

This is off topic and I apologize

BUT

at the 40 second mark of the Video above the Wallaby pack are doing a scrum and the ball gets feed at the feet of the Hooker. WHATS THE POINT OF THAT!!!!!

Surely you practice in training what you need to apply in a game situation.

So every time you have a scrum in training the ball is feed where the Referee expects it to be as per the Laws of Rugby,

you have the hooker strike for the ball as the Referee expects as per the laws of Rugby.

If we cant do this in a training situation what hope to we have against a Referee and assistant Referee that are concentrating on that area of play? Against a Pack that give us a hard enough time as it is.

[The InnFORCEr]

26 so far in full squad plus Salisi Manu just re signed and we can expect JOC and The Honeybadger to add their monikers in a week or so would only leave one spot free in full squad.

2 EPS signings to date leave 3 EPS positions still open.

Good work HQ

[Alison]

26 so far in full squad plus Salisi Manu just re signed and we can expect JOC and The Honeybadger to add their monikers in a week or so would only leave one spot free in full squad.

2 EPS signings to date leave 3 EPS positions still open.

Good work HQ

I reckon that one free spot could have Rory Walton's name on it

[andrewg]

Great to see Salesi Manu resigned....fantastic work ethic...

Reckon Rory will stay as EPS as he still has a lot to learn....good potential.

If we get both JOC and the HB then Winston Stanley will miss out which is a shame as he shows good commitment and all the signs of a late developer.

[Tazzmania]

26 so far in full squad plus Salisi Manu just re signed and we can expect JOC and The Honeybadger to add their monikers in a week or so would only leave one spot free in full squad.

2 EPS signings to date leave 3 EPS positions still open.

Good work HQ

Interesting few weeks ahead, one spot if you are correct which leaves one of Pat Dellit ( playing for Nedlands at seasons end), Winston Stanley (seen at a numerous year end club games with other Force boys), Rory Walton (mongrel needed).

[GAFFA]

There will be more than 30 in the squad to include for the extra prop on game day so there will be a few more names to come
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[The InnFORCEr]

There will be more than 30 in the squad to include for the extra prop on game day so there will be a few more names to come
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Is that right, I didn't know they had increased squad size as well, thought it was still 30 and 5.

And after a little research I think it will stay at 35 as the Brumbies have finalised their squad and it notes only 35 players.

http://www.suprugby.com/news/super15...8#.UiguA-yQ9Ms

What will change is getting the academy back so we will also have those 10 (I think) players as well.

[Muddly]

Have been told that with Super "B" comp next year, squad size would have to be 46 min. How that all would work I have no idea.