Force 2023

[ForceFan]

End of season wrap-up with Simon Cron.
Weekly The Rugby Wrap with Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

 

[ForceFan]

Zack Kibirige off to Biarritz for next 2 years.

 

[7137]

Zack Kibirige off to Biarritz for next 2 years.

I think you are better off with a winger that makes more than 50% of his tackles

 

[ForceFan]

I think you are better off with a winger that makes more than 50% of his tackles

Agree, but he still scored 8 tries in 10 games.

 

[ForceFan]

Congratulations to all winners at tonight's 2023 WF Awards Night.

Nathan Sharpe Medal: Sam Spink

Rebecca Clough Medal: Martha Mataele

Rising Star: Marley Pearce

Rising Star: Samantha Wood

Super Rugby Pacific Members’ MVP: Issak Fines-Leleiwasa

Super W Members’ MVP: Martha Mataele

Force Man Award: Jeremy Williams

Force Woman Award: Sera Ravatudei and Trilleen Pomare

Adrian Blacker Award: Justin Shakeshaft

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Always going to lose a few with the a few signing. Strachans card was probably marked when Donaldson signed.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

 

[Dctarget]

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For those who can't recognise purely by face: Rupeni Mataele, Gareth Simpson, Bryce Hegarty, Manasa Mataele, Folau Fainga'a, Zach Kibirge and Will Sankey.

 

[Wilson]

Loosing both Mataele's, Kibirige, Tapine, Hegarty, Strachan, Makara in one go is not exactly ideal. They weren't all up to this level but that's almost every outside back from this years squad. With Pulu and Ala still unsigned for next year Tiatia could end up being the only one to carry over.

 

[D-Box]

Couple of good news bits from the Force

6 players from the local comp added to the training squad for the spring tour

https://www.facebook.com/westernfor...d8QfqNfZFdrHKjfNv3EF8E6xgLTBCR2kCsWf2Fnykszyl

15 local players undertaking performance testing at Force HQ

https://www.facebook.com/westernfor...iQrDjmEsVqLC8PNJGHpqitinbXZ85aWgFxmYEwobdheVl

 

[Tazzmania]

Great re-signing Marley Pearce for two more years:

Rising through the WA ranks earning his first professional contract, local product Marley Pearce signs a two-year deal with the Western Force...

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[RugbyReg]

Western Force Toyota Challenge tour squad
Albert Alcock, Max Burey, Regi Churchward, Lopeti Faifua, Donny Freeman, Jack Grooby, Ford Hemi, Tom Horton, Fa'amanu Kalolo, Bayley Kuenzle, Justin Landman, Ronan Leahy, Giovanni Leituala, Reesjan Pasitoa, Marley Pearce, George Poolman, Harry Potter, Ian Prior, Jackson Pugh, Henry Robertson, Sam Spink, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Josh Thompson, Carlo Tizzano, Angus Wagner, Jeremy Williams

Toyota Challenge schedule vs Cheetahs
Game 1, Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein, Friday 25 August 11pm AWST
Game 2, Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein, Saturday 2 September 9pm AWST
Game 3, Lane Group Stadium, Mandurah, Friday 29 September 7pm AWST
Game 4, Revo Fitness Stadium, Saturday 7 October 3pm AWST

 

[ForceFan]

Cron's comments on the touring squad.

 

[ForceFan]

Really like the squad mix for the 2nd game against the Cheetahs on Saturday.
Would expect some improvements from the learnings from last week.

 

[ForceFan]

Fantastic first 30 minutes but then seemed to lose their way after the YC to Sam Spinks.
Cheetahs came back well.
Looking forward to the Perth games.
Really appreciating Stan's coverage while travelling (VPN makes it possible).

 

[qwerty51]

Is it true Spink wants to become eligible for Aus?

 

[ForceFan]

Chat with Matt Hodgson - WF Director of Rugby.

Previous (21 Sep 23) interview on radio 6PR including announcement re FREE junior WF Membership in 2024

 

[ForceFan]

Simon Cron's post-match chat after WF V Cheetah 3 in Mandurah.

 

[ForceFan]

Harry Potter interview on arrival in Perth after first 2 games against Cheetahs in Sth Africa.