Force fortify ranks, sign New Zealand prop Ben Castle

**TOCC** · 30-01-09, 18:56

Originally Posted by pieter blackie

I would have loved to hear what you would have said if the Reds contracted him

pretty much the same, if you actually look i am pretty cynical of stupid signings..
i think only this morning i was saying im not a fan of Mark Mclinden

**TOCC** · 30-01-09, 18:58

Originally Posted by travelling_gerry

Big Dog Te Moana had trouble with visa and wasn't signed from what I know.

trust me, that is a very good thing, Te Moana was big and strong, but stupid and lacked technique... well according to some props that scrummed against him, his flaws were shown up big time at S14 level. On top of that he was a hot head and really not a player suited to professional rugby.

**no.8** · 30-01-09, 19:02

Big Dog, Bad Dog.

**Thequeerone** · 30-01-09, 19:09

Wonder if he will make the open day tomorrow morning - Toulon's website reckon his nickname is BC

**James** · 30-01-09, 19:41

Originally Posted by Cowboy

Does anyone know much about him?

Glad to have another specialist tighthead aboard, but continues our tradition of 'light' props at 114kg.

I am bloody over the moon about this one. From the moment Mourad announced a few players being cut back on I thought that'd be a great score for this year but its getting a bit late. It still is a bit late but definitely still a great score. I don't know how he played for Toulon (but honestly- who has played well for Toulon?) but I wouldn't be disheartened about him being let go.

For anyone who cares he used to play for the Bay of Plenty Steamers (aligned with the Chiefs franchise) in the NPC/ANZC and was their captain for a while too. He also has been first choice tighthead for the Chiefs for the last three years and has played a fair bit with the Junior All Blacks. Without going as crazy as Chiselhead I have to say that IMHO there is no negative side to this (unless he has an unmentioned injury). Like I said he spend most of his time in the last three years as first choice tighthead for the Chiefs and they have a fairly solid scrum. I just hope it doesn't take him too long to get settled.

**mudskipper** · 30-01-09, 19:45

Originally Posted by oxleymoron

With Castle signing, we now have:

Pek, Hardy, Longbottom, Takiari, AJ, Te Moana and Castle battling for 3 positions in the 22.

I doubt it very much that all of them will get a game this year.

Who is feeding all these Props?....

**laura** · 30-01-09, 19:51

Originally Posted by chiselhead

Waikato man, polished in the mud in Europe. The missing link in the Force field. Read it and weep.

He was axed because he couldn't speak French, wouldn't kiss his fellow players, refused to squirrel grip opponents, didn't like frogs legs or garlic, preferred beer to wine, preferred not to ride a moped.............and hated France with a passion like every other Aussie and kiwi red blooded bloke who doesn't like pastel coloured turtle neck jumpers.

Welcome to WA big fella.

We're gunna kick some ass

He had better start preferring mopeds! Takiari, Whalley, Holmes all in the front row, all ride mopeds.

I'd prefer to have one of our original Aussie players in the mix but if we're aiming for finals then I guess it will have to be who ever is best for the job.

Good luck to him.

**pieter blackie** · 30-01-09, 20:09

Originally Posted by mudskipper

Who is feeding all these Props?....

have a look at the comparison between the force and the reds forwards

**mudskipper** · 30-01-09, 20:21

Originally Posted by pieter blackie

have a look at the comparison between the force and the reds forwards

more to eat in QLD XXXL?...

**pieter blackie** · 30-01-09, 20:27

Originally Posted by mudskipper

more to eat in QLD XXXL?...

sorry dude I forgot to add the link

http://twf.com.au/showthread.php?t=20059

**lara93** · 30-01-09, 20:38

woooo

**Burgs** · 30-01-09, 20:40

Originally Posted by mudskipper

Who is feeding all these Props?....

I'll be keeping an eye out for the tender anyway

**blueandblack** · 30-01-09, 20:50

Originally Posted by mudskipper

Who is feeding all these Props?....

JB's of course. "Matty special".

**chiselhead** · 30-01-09, 20:50

Originally Posted by mudskipper

Who is feeding all these Props?....

Lets kill a beast and have a big beefy buggers shin dig

**Burgs** · 30-01-09, 20:56

Yet to determine if he is a marquee signing or not as he isn't an AB but unknown if he is Wallaby eligable.
Any further info out there yet?

I'm not a fan of the marquee player concept but am comfortable with getting Wallaby potentials "back home".
This state is getting overrun by hairy backs, how come they aren't doing their job and breeding us some nice big-boned lads yet???
So far they have been Loosies and Outside Backs

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