Western Force 2019

[ForceFan]

Placid's rediscovered love of rugby sparks try-scoring form for Force

Emma Greenwood - Emma Greenwood - 23 Oct 2019

Jonah Placid has found his fit at the Western Force after rediscovering his love of rugby.

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[RugbyReg]

Western Force owner and passionate Western Australian Andrew Forrest will make an announcement that should encourage other proud West Aussies to attend the National Rugby Championship Grand Final and support their state team.​

Force captain Andrew Deegan and Canberra Vikings captain Darcy Swain will also be available to discuss the match at the conclusion of the Force’s final training session.


When: TODAY. Friday, October 25.
Vision opportunity of the Captain's Run from 9:45am with interviews from 10:15am.
Where: UWA Sports Park, Mt Claremont. In front of the UWA Rugby Club. ​

 

[ForceFan]

Great to see the WF local players getting behind a fantastic cause.

 

[ForceFan]

YOUNGSTERS DOMINATE FORCE AWARDS
November 15, 2019

The Western Force has recognised its most consistent players of 2019 at the annual Nathan Sharpe Medal awards dinner.
The Sharpe Medal for the overall Player of the Year was won by talented scrum-half, Issak Fines.
The 24-year-old scored 327 votes to win a close count from Andrew Deegan (315) and Fergus Lee-Warner (307).


2019 Nathan Sharpe Medal Dinner – Award Winners

Nathan Sharpe Medal: Issak Fines
NRC Player of the Year: Henry Stowers
Members’ MVP: Carlo Tizzano
Matt Hodgson Rising Star: Fergus Lee-Warner
Geoffrey Stooke Force Man Award: Chris Heiberg

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[Brumby Runner]

Congratulations to all the award winners. All very well deserved.

I thought Fines, Deegan, Lee-Warner, Stowers and Lloyd all had stand out years, and I'm confident that those going to Super clubs in 2020 will make their presence felt.

 

[ForceFan]

Marcel Brache with some memories from the 2019 RWC.

 

[ForceFan]

Best wishes for a Joyous Christmas to all G&GRers.

If nothing else this video is proof that this squad will take in anything as a team!

 

[ForceFan]

The WarriorU Podcast Bram talks to professional rugby player Ian Prior.
16 Dec 2019

Some interesting insights into Ian Prior's view on a wide range of issues.
Recorded while he was still recovering from his broken wrist.

http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/community/threads/western-force-2019.18437/page-10#post-1112664

 

[ForceFan]

Thank you Minderoo/Andrew Forest for maintaining a professional rugby union team in WA during 2019.

We saw games against:
World XV (coached by Robbie Deans)
South China Tigers x 2
Asia Pacific Dragons x 2
Sanix Blues
Japan A Wolfpack
Fijian Latua x 2
Kagifa Samoa x 2
Malaysia Valke
Ikale Tahi Tonga
Qld Country
Fijian Drua
Melb Rising
Sydney Rams
NSW Country
Brisbane City x 2
Canberra Vikings x 2

The lads (and many Sea of Blue) travelled to Fukuoka, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Suva x 2, Brisbane, Nukuʻalofa, Port Macquarie, Sydney.

Won 19 of 22 games played (86%).
(Defeated by Japan A Wolfpack 51:38; Ikale Tahi Tonga 19:15 and NSW Country 38:24).

Outscored the opposition 508:247 in the 2 x Showcase Series and International Games (13 games. Av 39 pts/game).
Outscored the opposition 387:250 in the NRC (9 games. Av 43 pts/game).
Brought home the NRC Toast Rack.

Thanks for the memories.
Thanks for the travel destinations.
Thanks for creating so many opportunities for WA based players to develop their skills at a higher level.

Best wishes for success on all fronts in 2020.
Looking forward to the 1st Global Rapid Rugby season and a chance to keep the Toast Rack in the West.