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With the first signings being announced today, time for new list
For discussion on potential new signings or the name of the team please post in the thread below and leave this thread for signings only.
http://twf.com.au/showthread.php?t=39676
2018 Western Force NRC Squad Signings
Props
Keiran Longbottom - Coastal Cavaliers Rockingham
Cameron Orr - ARKS Rockingham
Tom Sheminant - Nedlands Nedlands
Chris Heiberg - Plamyra Palmyra
Harrison Lloyd - Perth Bayswater Perth Bayswater
Hookers
Alifeliti Katitu'u - West Scarborough West Scarborough
Harry Scoble - UWA UWA
Heath Tessman - Nedlands Swan Suburbs
Locks
Josh Furno - Injured All Club Ambassador
Leon Power - Wanneroo Wanneroo
Fergus Lee-Warner - Southern Lions Southern Lions
Harrison Orr - ARKS ARKS
Henry Stowers - Kalamunda Kalamunda
Jeremy Thrush - Kalamunda Kalamunda
Backrowers
Chris Alcock - UWA UWA
Tevin Ferris - Nedlands Mandurah
Brynard Stander - Joondalup North Coast
Johan Bardoul - Perth Bayswater Ellenbrook Vipers
Scrumhalves
Ian Prior - Associates Associates
Ryan Louwrens - Cottesloe - Released
Elliot Turner - ARKS ARKS
Issak Fines-Leleiwasa - Perth Bayswater Ellenbrook Vipers
Flyhalves
Peter Grant - Cottesloe Cottesloe
AJ Aiatimu - Wests Scarborough Kwinana
Andrew Deegan - Wanneroo North Coast
Centres
Rodney Iona - Associates Associates
Jaque Fourie - No appointed club due to Player/Coach Role
Brad Lacey - Wests Scarborough West Scarborough
Henry Taefu - Coastal Cavaliers Mandurah
Markus Vanzati - Coastal Cavaliers Rockingham
Outside Backs
Marcel Brache - Cottesloe Kalamunda
Rod Davies - Wanneroo Wanneroo
Clay Uyen - Joondalup Joondalup
Masivesi Dakuwaqa - Southern Lions Palmyra
George Pisi - Southern Lions Rockingham
Coaches
Tim Sampson - Head Coach
Senior Club
Junior Club
Last edited by The InnFORCEr; 16-05-18 at 10:43.
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Leave this thread for signings only?
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Not really. Tif will update the first post as names become known.
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Discuss here http://twf.com.au/showthread.php?t=39676
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
Surely Tessmann and Cowan are going to be in they are still on contract. You wouldn't announce blokes who are already signed.
Does anyone know where Ryan has gone to? Is he contracted elsewhere? Him and Ruru would be awesome additions.
Discuss here http://twf.com.au/showthread.php?t=39676
Please leave this thread for the list signings and not discussions, there is whole thread here to discuss
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
Add Harrison Orr, Cameron Orr and Rodney Iona to the list of confirmed signings.
'I may be a Senator but I am not stupid'
https://omny.fm/shows/the-alan-jones-breakfast-show/cameron-clyne
Link to Senate Report http://www.aph.gov.au/senate_ca
https://www.change.org/p/rugby-australia-petition-for-cameron-clyne-to-resign-as-chairman-of-the-rugby-australia-board
Couldn't sleep?
https://thewest.com.au/sport/western...-ng-b88748771z
If these 3 signings are fair dinkum then Matt Hodgson/Minderoo appear to be honoring their commitment to bring back to Australia players who have the potential to be available for Wallabies selection.
Harrison Orr (from Newcastle Falcons' website)
Impressive background in Sydney with 3 years of development in the UK.
A past pupil of Trinity Grammar School in Sydney, Orr captained the 1st XV undefeated champions and was selected in the NSW Schoolboys 2nd XV in 2011. He was also awarded the Internationally Renowned Pierre De Coubertin Award for his sporting achievements and for exemplifying the spirit of sportsmanship.
In 2012, Orr captained West Harbour Colts 1st XV and was awarded a Sports Scholarship to Macquarie University. He was also selected for the NSW Training Squad and National Open Squad for Australian U20’s.
In 2013, Orr captained Southern Districts Colts 1st XV and also represented Macquarie University Touch Football Team at the Australian University Games, again leading by example as captain of the team. Orr also trained with the Greater Sydney Rams squad during their National Rugby Championship campaign in 2013.
2014 saw Orr being promoted to West Harbour First Grade Team competing in the Shute Shield. After a stand out season with West Harbour, Orr was nominated for the Ken Catchpole Medal for Best Player in the Shute Shield placing 4th and also was runner-up for the Shute Shields Rookie of the Year Award. Again, Orr captained Macquarie University 7s team at the Australia University Games and was selected for the Western Sydney Rams 7s team.
In 2015, Orr made the move North to London when he signed for Ealing Trailfinders ahead of their return to the Greene King IPA Championship off the back of some eye catching performances with Sydney based Shute Shield side West Harbour.
Orr has the ability to operate in the second or back rows and is renowned for his ball-carrying ability and big-hitting defence. Orr’s first season with Ealing Trailfinders was enough to secure a step up to the top flight with Aviva Premiership side Newcastle Falcons for the 2016-2017 season. Representing the Falcons during the 2016 Singha 7s, Orr made his starting debut for the club in October of that year during the European Challenge Cup against the Ospreys. So far in 2017, Orr played a major role in the Falcons Singha 7s team that came second in the competition. Furthermore, he was a stand out in the opening parts of the season with three consecutive man-of- the-match performances. In recognition of his leadership abilities he was elected as Newcastle Falcon's Rugby Player Association (RPA) representative.
24yo
Back Row or Lock
1.91m/112kg
Cameron Orr
Australia U20's rep in 2014 & 2015.
Greater Sydney Rams in 2015.
Originally in Waratah's Generation Blue Academy.
Has been with Gloucester for last 2 years (21 caps)
22yo
Prop
1.88m/120kg
Rodney Iona
3 games with Brumbies in 2014/2015.
22 games with France 2D side Breziers 2016/17 and suffered serious neck injury.
2017 - Joined Spanish team Santboiana
26yo
FH/Centre
1.77m/89kg
'I may be a Senator but I am not stupid'
https://omny.fm/shows/the-alan-jones-breakfast-show/cameron-clyne
Link to Senate Report http://www.aph.gov.au/senate_ca
https://www.change.org/p/rugby-australia-petition-for-cameron-clyne-to-resign-as-chairman-of-the-rugby-australia-board