Epi said:
I got to say - I don't like that mail much...
Me neither, but it hasn't been going away - in fact, it's been getting stronger......
More on O'Young - he's off to join the world of high finance.
O’Young sets sights on new course
Inaugural Emirates Western Force halfback Chris O'Young will call an end to his Super Rugby career following the 2010 season after more than 50 matches at the top level to join accounting firm KPMG.
O’Young started his career with the Waratahs before being recruited by the Force in their debut season and quickly established himself as one of the clubs most consistent performers. A quiet achiever, he went about his job without fuss to become the fourth most capped player in franchise history.
“The fans in Perth have made it extremely enjoyable to play my rugby here,” O’Young said.
“The support from the Perth community for the club since the day it started has been exceptional.
“I never took my rugby career for granted and just set out to enjoy every minute of it and have been able to achieve that in Perth,” said O’Young.
An astute tactician on the field, O’Young has worked just as hard off it, studying to attain an Economics degree before undertaking a MBA with the Australian Graduate School of Management.
Working part time with Bankwest and KPMG during his playing days, O’Young will now pursue a full-time position with the leading accounting firm within their Corporate Finance Division in Perth.
The 29 year old believes the move to play with the Emirates Western Force was the one of the best decisions he has made and is looking forward to continuing to call Western Australia home.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the seven years I’ve had in the professional rugby environment, five of them in Perth, and now I’m looking forward to getting into the ‘real world’ so to speak and the challenges that will bring,” said O’Young.
“My body still feels pretty good and while there have been offers from overseas I felt like I needed the change of environment to tackle the next stage of my personal development.
“Perth is a great city to play rugby and make a career afterwards. My decision to stay is based purely on how much I like the culture, the lifestyle and the great people I’ve got to know over here.
“I’m looking forward to doing my bit for the team over the remaining games this season.
“We have a great bunch of lads with enormous potential to be a very successful side. I’m confident the building blocks are there to do that and I’ll definitely be cheering them on from the stands next season and beyond.”
