Melbourne eyeing James O'Connor to play pivotal role next year

[Hoolly Doolly]

Id prefer to see JOC go to the Brumbies more then any other team.
Could see a good combination there with him and Toomuua and Lealifano post giteau.

[SNOB]

the frightning thing is that after a game like tonights the likes of JOC, Brownie Pocket etal will start thinking these ofers from WINNING clubs are the way to go.
Deans was sitting in the stands tonight and all he saw from the Farces side was JOC the rest looked piss poor!
If we carry on at this rate not only will we lose the better players we wont be able to recruit. I know and agree we want to have WA players etc but thats not going to happen over night.

[mudskipper]

JOC looks happy at the Force. I'd be very surprised if he left, Rebels more likely if Cipriani goes than the Brumbies. No players will be signing with the Brumbies until they have a head coach for 2012.

[slomo]

JOC looks happy at the Force. I'd be very surprised if he left, Rebels more likely if Cipriani goes than the Brumbies. No players will be signing with the Brumbies until they have a head coach for 2012.

skipper where have you been.....

[zimeric]

JOC was no hero last night either.. his kicking was still off and his cover defence was worse than Quade "turnstile" cooper.
Sheperd had a shocker, front row had a shocker, lineouts were diabolical... McCalman went missing.. Only players that had any meaningful impact were Smith, Sheehan, Brown and Jenkins..

attrocious attitudes last night.. after the second try the heart went out of everyone

[theforceguy]

Only players that had any meaningful impact were Smith, Sheehan, Brown and Jenkins..

you can add Cummins to the list He played his hart out

[theforceguy]

JOC looks happy at the Force. I'd be very surprised if he left, Rebels more likely if Cipriani goes than the Brumbies. No players will be signing with the Brumbies until they have a head coach for 2012.

I saw last night at the game that JOC was unhappy his body language was clearly showing that he did not want to be there even before the game when he practiced kicking and missed almost all his practice kicks. Then when he went of just before the game he attempted a drop goal which also failed He ran on with his shoulders hanging and after the first try he was out of it.

[benny]

from what i hear (insider) that JOC is going to Queensland, and its not for a social visit.

On last night's performance and the game against the Rebels (its hard for me to say as we have developed him as well as most of our team with mitchells eye) but if he's heart isn't in the blue of the force, there's the door walk thru now, dont bother playing out the final 7 games. same as the other 29 squad members, would prefer to see 100% committment in the team week in week out, not just when they wanta play.

JOC & RIPIA = $500,000 contract from the Force (guessing) Offer Dale Steyn $500,000 and Peter Grant the coin, we've seen what they are like for club & country and a nice pickup for the EWF - in my eyes.

[Bigbear-53]

i dont think he would want to be recruited be a specialist 10.

So i would think we have more issues with the brumbies as they would want him at inside centre.

But would like to think he would stay here...

Yes And We dont NEED him, Hell we need him more than any of them!!!!

[WF1964]

To me, JOC seems to be the one who has remained the most positive of late, or is that just because we get to read his thoughts on twitter.

I love the Force and these last few weeks (make that season 2011 thus far) have been painful.
I don't know what's wrong but I sure hope someone can fix it

[JediKnight]

His defense at fullback was like a turnstile. Play him at 12 with Sheps at fullback.
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[James]

His defence was bad at 15 so you think we should give him more traffic at 12?

Can Queensland realistically afford him? They went into administration recently.

[shasta]

I know a lot of us are hurting. But whether JOC goes to Qld is a future issue - for him. He didn't have a good night. But to question his defense is not real fair. The bloke has punched fearlessly above his weight ever since he got here. If you expect loyalty from him, show a bit to him first. He's due bucketloads.

With the curse over the 10 shirt his development has been hampered so I couldn't blame him for thinking about cutting his losses. He's carried a lot of non performers on his young shoulders and won a few almost single handed.

[Tazzmania]

Right with you Shasta, JOC has been a stand out all season.

I have just watched the replay on Fox and its not all doom and gloom, while we were not great, the tahs were good and punished us, for indiscretions, however there are long patches in the game where we hold our own and I felt much better after watching it.

[WF1964]

I have just watched the replay on Fox and its not all doom and gloom, while we were not great, the tahs were good and punished us, for indiscretions, however there are long patches in the game where we hold our own and I felt much better after watching it.

Wouldn't have thought I'd hear anyone saying that after last night!

Good on you Tazzmania.