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Understand one of the instigators went interstate and logistics became difficult. Good concept though and I understand quite a few folks tuned in.
Perhaps a Dribble with Darkness podcast would work with guest appearances by such local rugby luminaries as Sevenmile, the Punisher, Fulvio Sammut, Westie Man could take off?
I am really a Palmyra troll.
I'll let Sevenmile maul Hansie first.
Surely some of the approved posters have a view on the form teams for the year? There's been a few trial games recently.
Numbers appear low in lower grades across the board.
What the hell is happening at kala?
Without wanting to start a shitfight.
Is Hansie a bad guy because he represents "the enemy" or is there more to it?
To be honest - I have had some dealings with him when I was doing the Save the Force Petition and he was nothing but a Gentleman with me. I asked straight questions, he provided straight answers. I cant ask for more than that.
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
I know I'm not an approved poster, although I did suggest the thread title. But you don't need to come up with probing questions to get your thread back to the top of the page when it drops out of sight. You can just post "bump"
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
Gentlemen I come to you cap in hand, seeking information that I believe that you all can provide.
I want to write another article. That I hope will get the attention of those that make a decision. To do this I need facts, actually figures.
Can you all provide answers to the following questions.
How many WA developed/produced players are in the current Western Force Squad?
How many WA developed/produced players are in this years Western Force Wider training group?
How many WA developed/produced players are playing or signed with other Australian Super Rugby Teams?
How many WA developed/produced players are playing or signed with professional Rugby Clubs outside of Australia?
How many WA developed/produced players have Wallaby Caps (inc current)?
Thank you all.
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
Lowrens, Rona, Peni, Haylett Petty x2, Scoble,
Hardwick, Koteka, Burton, Ruru (via NZ buy years at Neddie's), Ainsley,
Hoskins, Hodson, Ball, Jones and haining playing premier or div 1 UK /Wales. Clinton Knox is in Japan.
Godwin, Nick Joost, Lacey, rebel prop (from Kala i think)..
This is just off the top of the head after a few pints too many
Don't forget James Stannard playing Force and then aussie sevens out of club rugby in perth
Still going strong at 34 yrs of age in the hk sevens this weekend
Don't forget Hansie's boy played for Germany, as I recall.
And you can add John Welborne to the ex Wallaby list.
Oh, and Justin Wilson played a couple of seasons at least for Palmyra before going on to play for the New Zealand 7's and one of the NZ Super franchises. And Nemani Nadolo played a couple of seasons for Palmyra before going on to play for the Force, Waratahs, a NZ franchise and Fiji.
Mark Lee and Rong Xiang, both Singapore internationals, played a couple of seasons for Palmyra before returning home and making the National team.