2022 Force Squad - The List

[The InnFORCEr]

The signings are starting to come in, so time for a list.

The speculation thread is here https://twf.com.au/showthread.php?t=42292

This is the 2021 squad and players contracted for 2022 are in bold.

I have left the 2019 - 2021 leaving players at the bottom to see if any come back.

Props
Tom Robertson 2022
Bo Abra 2022
Angus Wagner 2022
Greg Holmes 2022
Harry Lloyd 2022
Santiago Medrano 2022

Hookers
Feleti Kaitu'u 2022
Andrew Ready 2022
Jack Winchetser 2022

Locks
Fergus Lee-Warner 2022
Ryan McCauly 2022
Jeremy Thrush 2022
Izack Rodda 2022
Jackson Pugh 2022
Sitaleki Timani 2021

Back Rowers
Tim Anstee 2022
Brynard Stander 2022
Ollie Callan 2022
Kane Koteka 2022

Srumhalf
Ian Prior (c) 2022
Michael McDonald 2022
Issak Fines-Leleiwasa 2022

Flyhalf/Fullback
Jake McIntyre 2022
Jack McGregor 2022
Reesjan Pasitoa 2023
Jake Strachen 2023


Inside Backs
Kyle Godwin 2022
Bailey Kuenzle 2022
Richard Kahui 2022
Grason Makara 2022

Outside Backs
Brad Lacey 2022
Byron Ralston 2022
Reece Tapine 2022
Daniel Ala 2022
Manasa Mataele 2023
Toni Pulu 2022


Coaches 2022
Tim Sampson - Head 2022
Mark Ozich - Attack 2022
Dylan Parsons - Skills 2022
Nick Hensley - Defence 2022
Paul Tito - Forwards 2022
Chris Goodman - Academy 2022


Wider Training Squad 2021
Bo Abra
Victor Harris
Jackson Pugh
Ollie Callan
Grason Makara
Michael McDonald

Emerging Playing Squad 2021
Dante Tatafu
Keenan Wentholt
Connor Seve
Faamanu Kalolo
Reece Anapu
Finn O’Callaghan
Luke Callan
Zantana Tupuono-Pomare
Alex Masibaka
Siosifa Amone

Western Force Fortescue Academy Staff 2021
Anton Zackey (Academy High Performance Manager)
Dylan Parsons (Academy Head Coach)
Ben Glynn (Academy Strength and Conditioning)
Benjamin Pattenden (Academy Physio)

Players Not Returning in 2022
Tomas Lezana 2021
Thomas Cubelli 2022
Domingo Miotti 2021
Jordan Olowofela 2021
Rob Kearney 2021
Tevita Kuridrani 2021
Chris Heiberg 2021
Marcel Brache 2022
Henry Taefu 2021
Kieran Longbottom 2021
Jonah Placid 2021
Jono Lance 2021
Blake Enever 2021
Jake Ball 2021
Victor Harris 2021

Players Not Returning in 2021
AJ Alatimu
Heath Tessmann
Markus Vanzati
Dom Hardman
Henry Stowers
Leon Power
Harrison Orr
Jacob Abel
Jonah Placid
Jordan Luke
Nick Frisby
Nick Jooste
Ollie Atkins
Pama Fou
Rodney Iona
Pek Cowan
Rory O’Sullivan
Tevin Ferris
Tom Sheminant
Johan Bardoul - Perth-Bayswater Head Coach 2021
Chris Alcock

Players Not Returning in 2020
Carlo Tizzano - Waratahs
Andrew Deegan - Rebels
Clay Uyen - France
Masivesi Dakuwaqa - France
Cameron Orr - Rebels
Issak Fines - Brumbies back in 2022
Harrison Lloyd - Brumbies
Rod Davies - Sevens

2019 FULL SQUAD = 31 Players + 3 EPS
2020 FULL SQUAD = 38 Players + 0 EPS
2021 FULL SQUAD = 41 Players + 10 EPS
2022 SQUAD SO FAR = 36 Players

[The InnFORCEr]

what about Izack Rodda?

To assist with keeping this thread just for the list, if you know that there is somebody missing from the list that has been officially announced, please just include the link that shows they are signed and I will update the list.

eg - https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugb...t1sdg456urxwy1

I do not have time to investigate every possible signing, whisper or rumour

[The InnFORCEr]

Whilst everything you said is true this is the list thread, not the speculation thread and I have found nothing that suggest he's signed on the dotted line

The only confirmed signings of 2022 are in bold. If it's bold and it's wrong and you proof, please post, if post about anything other than a signing, especially finishing with a question, then others will carry on and we already have one thread full of hope and dreams, keep it all there and I will keep bolding up players as they sign

[The InnFORCEr]

Reesjan Pasitoa signed for two years today, list updated

[The InnFORCEr]

Force sign Fijian flyer

July 5, 2021

The Western Force has bolstered its backline stocks with the signing of exciting young winger Manasa Mataele from the Crusaders on a two-year contract.

The speedster, who has made 33 Super Rugby appearances for the Crusaders since making his debut against the Blues in 2017, has recently been called up by Fiji and is poised to make his first international Test appearance against the All Blacks in July.

Mataele, known for his powerful ball-carrying, rapid pace and skills, joins the Force in fine form having played in each of the five Super Rugby Trans-Tasman matches this year.

The 24-year-old is determined to take his game to a new level with the Force.

“This is a really exciting opportunity that I couldn’t pass up. It’s a great new challenge for me,” Mataele said.

It was fantastic to see the Force back in Super Rugby action and thriving this year. They play an expansive and fast-paced style, which suits my game.

“I’m looking forward to developing my game under Tim Sampson and give my all for the club.”

Force head of rugby Matt Hodgson is delighted to have secured Mataele.

“Manasa is an extremely talented player who has shown his ability on the big stage in Super Rugby throughout his career,” Hodgson explained.

“At just 24, his best rugby is ahead of him, and he adds plenty of creativity to our backline. He’s an entertaining player who is sure to excite the Sea of Blue.”

https://www.westernforce.com.au/forc...-fijian-flyer/

[The InnFORCEr]

Force secure promising young trio

July 8, 2021

The Western Force is delighted to announce that Jake Strachan, Grason Makara and Jackson Pugh have all re-signed with the club.

With each of the three players under the age of 25, the contract extensions signal the club’s continued efforts to nurture young Australian talent. Homegrown players Makara and Pugh have both come through the Force Academy pathway.

Strachan, who has penned a two-year deal, enjoyed a strong finish to the Super Rugby season with consecutive starts at 15 against the Crusaders and Blues in New Zealand. The 24-year-old now has 12 Force caps to his name and the silky skilled back will be looking to continue his fine form in the years to come.

“I’m very grateful for the opportunity that Tim (Sampson) and Matt (Hodgson) have given me. We’re building something very special at the Force and I’m excited to be a part of it,” Strachan said.

“I’ve learned a lot this year and gained a lot of confidence, which I can’t wait to bring to the field next season.”

Wanneroo local product Makara, who made his Force debut in the opening round of the Global Rapid Rugby competition in 2020, has greatly developed his game over the past couple of years with the club and the 21-year-old is determined to make his Super Rugby debut after signing a new one-year contract.

“The Force has done so much for me in my career and I can’t wait for another year with the club,” Makara said.

“Coming out of the Academy system I was prepared for professional rugby and the boys have been really supportive. I feel right at home.”

Pugh, a homegrown lock of the Force Academy system, has been working tirelessly on the training track with the senior squad and showing fantastic promise in the Fortescue Premier Grade competition on a weekly basis for local side Palmyra. With a new one-year deal secured for the 21-year-old, Pugh is thrilled to be continuing with his hometown club.

“It’s really exciting to be continuing with the Force, especially after the success the club enjoyed this year,” Pugh explained.

“I’m looking forward to learning from Izack Rodda and pushing for selection next year. I’m loving it here and it’s great to be a part of the club moving forward.”

Force head coach Tim Sampson stated the trio have worked hard and he can’t wait to see them grow with the experiences to come with the Force.

“We’ve got a lot of faith in Jake. He’s shown a lot of growth this year after working alongside Rob Kearney. He’s faster and stronger this year and he’s been great to watch with the ball in his hands,” Sampson said.

“Jackson is an exceptional player who is very mobile and we’re expecting big things from him. He’s got great experience around him with Jeremy Thrush and Sita Timani, so I’m sure he will learn from them and develop his game even further.

“Grason’s a fantastic local product and everyone is quite excited about his potential. He’s highly regarded amongst his peers, and he’s been playing exceptionally well for Wanneroo this season.”

https://www.westernforce.com.au/forc...ng-young-trio/

[The InnFORCEr]

Harry Lloyd is back from a stint with the Brumbies https://www.westernforce.com.au/powe...-to-the-force/

[The InnFORCEr]

Speculation here please - https://twf.com.au/showthread.php?t=...206#post482206

[The InnFORCEr]

At some stage they have already been announced as player signings for 2022, and states “Greg, Jeremy, and Richard have showcased their ability on the world stage for an extended period and enjoyed illustrious careers, but they’ve also shown great coaching and leadership potentials that hold them in good stead to eventually become part of the Western Force coaching staff.

[The InnFORCEr]

Coaches for 2022 updated and Santiago Merdano will be the only Argie to return to the squad after Rugby Champs, all others have been contracted elsewhere.

[andrewg]

Isn't Reesjan Pasitoa a Fly Half??

Update 22 Nov: He's been listed as such now by the WF today and Bayley Kuenzle as a Centre

[James]

I'm getting a bit excited about next year. I'm really hoping we play a good mobile game. Hopefully our line-out will function better than last year. Excited about how Anstee would go with a bit more bulk. Really excited about how some of our locals- Makara, Pugh, McDonald, Pasitoa will go.

[Alison]

So 99% of the squad and 100% of the coaching team are off contract at the end of the 2022 season?

[Sheikh]

Isn't Reesjan Pasitoa a Fly Half??

He was seen as a fly half by the Brumbies (as was Bailey Kuenzle - we've signed both the young Brumby fly halves!) but to give them both game time they played in various positions. I think the Brumbies played with Pasitoa (or maybe it was Kuenzle!) at 12 a few times, so we may have more centres and fewer outside backs than the list shows.

[The InnFORCEr]

So 99% of the squad and 100% of the coaching team are off contract at the end of the 2022 season?

If the article for the signing indicated anything beyond a season I noted it, if not, I only put them down for next year, so they may not be 100%