Western Force set sights on Super Rugby finals

[tdevil]

Western Force are setting their goals high for season 2011, believing last year's injury-ravaged campaign has actually boosted their chances of earning a maiden Super Rugby finals berth.

The Force finished a dismal 13th last season but their crippling injury toll allowed the club to unearth a host of future stars, headlined by current Wallabies No.8 Ben McCalman and powerful centre Mitch Inman.

Skipper Nathan Sharpe believed last year's heavy injury toll would prove to be a blessing in disguise as the Force eye a spot in the finals under new coach Richard Graham.

"Finals is our goal and that doesn't change for us," Sharpe said.

"A guy like Ben McCalman hadn't played Super 14 rugby until last year.

"We lost a lot of our backrowers early on, he came and played really well off the bench and then he got a starting go, then he ended up being the No.8 for the Wallabies at the end of the year.

"That rapid transition really helps our team. He's going to come back in as a starting member of the Wallabies pack.

more........http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/su...-1225985067812

[zimeric]

is it just me or is there a glut of real PR type force articles currently? very little on other teams other than Rockys hammies

[travelling_gerry]

Certainly the media crew have been a lot busier then any other franchise.

[shasta]

They know what a bunch of Rugby tragics their supporters are.

[zimeric]

still theyre pretty much on the money.. Western Force is going to the finals this year for sure!!!

[James]

I went to the interview with Sharpie today (will post transcript when I get time). No surprise about the number of articles- Reps from the ABC, TEN, AFP (Fox Sports), WAToday, The Worst. Plus probably one or two others.

[Darren]

Good work! I'll double your pay from now on

[Rex Messup]

They know what a bunch of Rugby tragics their supporters are.

even washed up mungoes

[Rex Messup]

I went to the interview with Sharpie today (will post transcript when I get time). No surprise about the number of articles- Reps from the ABC, TEN, AFP (Fox Sports), WAToday, The Worst. Plus probably one or two others.

Did Sharpie have a glint in his eye?

[James]

He was very jolly. Joking around.

Mark White (The Force Media Guy) told something funny about Dave Pocock's wedding. Apparently he went on an hour long run and did a gym session on the morning of the big day. Talk about commitment.

[shasta]

even washed up mungoes

Yup.

[travelling_gerry]

Certainly the media crew have been a lot busier then any other franchise.

Just did a tally of Media Releases by the Franchises since start of November

and 50+

14

20

and the Rebels....run by a media mogul - 22

[hertryk]

Did Sharpie have a glint in his eye?

I would expect so...he's always got a glint in his eye.. MY Hero, My Captain...BLESS

[hertryk]

He was very jolly. Joking around.

Mark White (The Force Media Guy) told something funny about Dave Pocock's wedding. Apparently he went on an hour long run and did a gym session on the morning of the big day. Talk about commitment.

Someone mentioned in antoher thread..no kafuffle, low key..no fuss....What a great guy to have on our team..

[palitu]

He was very jolly. Joking around.

Mark White (The Force Media Guy) told something funny about Dave Pocock's wedding. Apparently he went on an hour long run and did a gym session on the morning of the big day. Talk about commitment.

nah, just the pre wedding jitters!