Emirates Western Force begin planning for 2011/12 Super Rugby Season

While a number of familiar names won’t be back in the ocean blue of the Emirates Western Force in season 2012, Coach Richard Graham has been working hard to restock the squad with quality personnel. Eight of the club’s primary list will not be part of the squad next season including backs David Smith and James O’Connor as well as forwards Matt Dunning, Tim Fairbrother and Tom Hockings. “Recruiting happens 12 months of the year,” Graham said. “We’...

Fun Filled Force Family Day

The Emirates Western Force Family Day returned in 2011 to nib Stadium in the Force’s round 11 clash against the Bulls.Two hours before kickoff, hundreds of family’s gathered inside the stadium to enjoy the fun Family Day dished out in droves. From Bouncy castles to teacup rides, junior Force fans climbed and rode their way through the early evening.Face painters ensured a sea of blue throughout the precinct, while stilt walkers and fire twirlers kept kids of all ages entertained.It w...

Glory Round 1: Six goal thriller ends in a draw

A dramatic stoppage-time equalizer prevented Perth Glory from opening their campaign with a win as they fought out a thrilling 3-3 draw with North Queensland Fury in front of a record A-League crowd –at nib Stadium- of more than 16,000. Goals from Branko Jelic, Scott Neville and Mile Sterjovski looked to have earned the points for Dave Mitchell’s men, but the spirited visitors replied through Chris Payne, David Williams and in the dying seconds, Chris Grossman. “It’s re...

Force star against BOKS

Emirates Western Force Vice Captain David Pocock sent another strong message to the rugby world of his enormous talent with a man of the match performance for the Wallabies against South Africa. Pocock was simply outstanding against the Springboks and showed he not only has the mettle to be an international game breaker but to fill the big boots of retired great George Smith. The Force flanker’s specialist ‘fetcher’ skills were on full display as he won the breakdown battle f...

Record crowd for Glory to kick off A-League

Perth Glory owner and Chairman Tony Sage has lauded the record A-League crowd that turned out for the clubs first Hyundai A-League appearance for season 2010/11, believing it more than justified the significant investment he has made in the club he brought back from the brink of extinction just over three seasons ago. "When I took over ownership of the Glory three season ago I knew we had a long way to go to get back to the glory days of the NSL, when Perth Glory were the best in the league and...