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    Interesting that Ready is not listed as a hooker. To be honest, whilst he is not a flashy Hooker, he is consistently middle-upper, and is arguably better than Kaitu'u at the moment (is he suffering from COVID complications?). Solid throws, scrummager, pilferer, tackler and Mauler. I also think that his brain farts are better than they have been as well.

    I just checked his contract expires this year, i guess is it not being renewed?

    I actually think it is not a great time to axe him. He is journeyman level, and plays consistently well (when he doesn't punch someone in the face).

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    Good points. I have been a little confused with the Fa'ainga signing TBH. He's quality, but if it's just a year before he heads north, what value is that?? I have seen improvement in Ready too and it seems a mistake if he's been shown the door. It could see Winchester looking for the exit as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chiraag View Post
    My ideal Force shopping list for next season:
    Tamaiti Williams
    Adam Coleman / Richie Arnold
    Sean Mcmahon
    Samu Kerevi
    Luke Morahan

    Think that would cover most of our gaps and put us in the top half of the comp. Likely dreaming with a few of those though....
    Wouldn't it be great?

    Unfortunately, it looks like Tamaiti Williams wouldn't be eligible, unless there is an Aussie in his family somewhere. He may have lived in WA for over 10 years but residency has to be consecutive and leading up to selection. Pretty rough if you ask me, but going back to NZ may just have closed that door.

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    My dream picks are for 2 players.

    I don't know their names.

    I do know that with the retirement of Jeremey Thrush and Richard Kahui I worry that our team next year will lack our on-field brain.

    I genuinely believe that we were a better team when they were on the pitch. And that experience is valuable.

    Finding a Forward and a Back with Test Match experience moving towards the end of their Professional career shouldn't be too hard to find. But they must have a RugbyIQ

    Finding the 2 that are the right fit for us. That's a trickier proposition.

    In Hodgo we trust.

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    Quote Originally Posted by .X. View Post
    My dream picks are for 2 players. I don't know their names. I do know that with the retirement of Jeremey Thrush and Richard Kahui I worry that our team next year will lack our on-field brain. I genuinely believe that we were a better team when they were on the pitch. And that experience is valuable.Finding a Forward and a Back with Test Match experience moving towards the end of their Professional career shouldn't be too hard to find. But they must have a RugbyIQFinding the 2 that are the right fit for us. That's a trickier proposition.In Hodgo we trust.
    That forward absolutely needs to be able to play as a prop. We have 1 prop who is currently super rugby starter standard with a whole bunch of young up n comers.Zero tight heads.

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    I believe Dan Carter is a back who has test match experience and a reasonable rugby brain and is nearing the end of his career. I believe he could play 10 or 12 or 15 at a pinch.
    Nick Cummins is also a back with test match experience, but he is limited by (a) only being able to ply one position, and (b) seems to have already ended his career.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
    I believe Dan Carter is a back who has test match experience and a reasonable rugby brain and is nearing the end of his career. I believe he could play 10 or 12 or 15 at a pinch.Nick Cummins is also a back with test match experience, but he is limited by (a) only being able to ply one position, and (b) seems to have already ended his career.
    Dan Carter would fit the bill nicely, it's be nice to find somebody wallaby eligible tho

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    Quote Originally Posted by The InnFORCEr View Post
    I'm torn on this one. Ready played well this season especially toward the end. I think he was good competition for Kaitu’u. He came here when others were not willing. Thanks Ready for your efforts and good luck for your next chapter

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    Quote Originally Posted by GIGS20 View Post
    That forward absolutely needs to be able to play as a prop. We have 1 prop who is currently super rugby starter standard with a whole bunch of young up n comers.Zero tight heads.
    Yes I think we are going to have to go hard for Sio. He has gone off the boil a bit the last couple of years but recent form has been better and there are not many other options

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    Quote Originally Posted by The InnFORCEr View Post
    Like Tom Banks?
    Bugger he is off to Japan

    https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/news...737d6f7abe9c7c

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buddha Handy View Post
    Yes I think we are going to have to go hard for Sio. He has gone off the boil a bit the last couple of years but recent form has been better and there are not many other options
    Yeah I was thinking about that. Maybe we need to convince Robbo to switch sides and pair him with sio.It's get us out of the shit at least

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    Quote Originally Posted by GIGS20 View Post
    Dan Carter would fit the bill nicely, it's be nice to find somebody wallaby eligible tho
    I was considering the brief "Finding a Forward and a Back with Test Match experience moving towards the end of their Professional career shouldn't be too hard to find. But they must have a RugbyIQ" and have always been of the view that rugby wise players who stay behind when head off to camp or to play are a good thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tazzmania View Post
    Ollie Callan and Jackson Pugh locked in for two more years.

    The Western Force has re-signed Western Australian duo Ollie Callan and Jackson Pugh on new two-year deals.


    Two local lads. Keep up the excellent work Hodgo!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by James View Post
    Michael Wells. I'm not quite convinced that is the kind of signing we need right now.
    Yeah we do need a number 8 but was hoping for better. Not much of a step up from stander really and only 3 years younger. I guess depth is a good thing and hopefully this is just the entree to some bigger signings

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