Super 14

[obelisk]

As long as crusaders don't meet the tahs until the final i'm happy

 

[aussie1st]

Dam those Force, looks like they will be getting Drew Mitchell as well. He would be so much better at the Brumbies.

http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0,8659,18993892-5002381,00.html

 

[James219]

Yikes, what's with the Force's poaching of quality players...?? The Brumbies would be a much more beneficial option, and it allows him the chance to obtain more of a winning culture/attitude. Who knows though, it still hasn't been confirmed yet.
I wonder how the Force'll go next season with a re-inforced squad, though...

 

[Sman-21]

Woohoo go the Force.
We will be a Force next year, hopefully it wont take them too long to gel.

Wonder where they will play Higendorf next season.
He looked great in an unusual position for him at flyhalf.

Just probably need a flanker now when does George Smith come out of contract

 

[aussie1st]

We're see how Gits goes by himself If last year was anything to go by Gits sucks at 5/8 and can't run the show without Mortlock and Larkham. So let's see how he goes at the Force without those two.

 

[IloveGilly]

When I was reading the paper the a few days ago. Gitto is apparently getting about 7 mill dollars combining with his flights and house etc...

 

[James219]

We're see how Gits goes by himself If last year was anything to go by Gits sucks at 5/8 and can't run the show without Mortlock and Larkham. So let's see how he goes at the Force without those two.

Chances are, they'll both be poached by the Force, too!
Anyway, I heard Giteau is now on the largest contract in Australian Rugby Union history...

 

[aussie1st]

Hes on the largest contract in Aussie sports I would think. Maybe AFL has some richer bloke but League and Cricket don't come close to what hes getting.

 

[James219]

A significant part of it's prize-money, but Australian Tennis players or Golfers would come close to what Giteau's on, wouldn't they?

 

[aussie1st]

Good point, forgot about those sports Definitely the top earner for winter sports.

 

[James219]

I heard the Brumbies may be forced to relocate from the ACT to Melbourne or the Central Coast within the next five years if they fail to compete for top-line rugby talent...That's a shame, although it may not happen, but still, I don't really like the idea of moving wherever the best financial package is available.

 

[genghis_khan]

Anyone see Matt Giteau's awesome try against the Reds???

what an awesome step...and he did a mortlock swan-dive over the try line!!...while smirking at Drew Mitchell haha ....lets hope Giteau does a bit of that next season :happy

is drew Mitchell coming west...haha awesome...looks like we will be rivalling the Tahs as top Aus team...move over brumbies

 

[aussie1st]

GK your Force will be getting the wooden spoon next year too
Honestly though they better stop killing the other Aussie super teams. We don't want the Powerhouse Brumbies taking the spoon from you guys.

I heard the Brumbies may be forced to relocate from the ACT to Melbourne or the Central Coast within the next five years if they fail to compete for top-line rugby talent...That's a shame, although it may not happen, but still, I don't really like the idea of moving wherever the best financial package is available.

It'll be hard getting them to move out of Canberra. Maybe the odd game in Melbourne but definitely not all their games there. Of course this all depends on what the ARU does with 3rd party payments.

 

[Sman-21]

Ten news just said Mitchell has agreed to terms and will be joining the Force.
Nothing in writing yet though.
:happy :happy

 

[aussie1st]

Don't worry the Force will be losing some players. They have too many inside centers and fullbacks.