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    Coaching change at Force with immediate effect

    The Emirates Western Force will see out the remainder of the 2012 season under a new coaching structure after the RugbyWA Board today informed Richard Graham he would be stood down as Head Coach with immediate effect.

    Following the announcement earlier this week that Graham had triggered a clause in his contract allowing him to move to rival franchise Queensland next year, the RugbyWA Board sought and received feedback from a range of stakeholders including the playing group.

    For the club’s remaining eight matches this season a coaching panel of Nick Stiles, Phil Blake and Andrew Scotney will manage the load, with additional resources and input being provided by Captain David Pocock and club legend Nathan Sharpe.

    “The Board has determined that a change to the coaching structure is for the betterment of the Emirates Western Force with still half a season to play in 2012,” Chief Executive Officer Vern Reid said.

    “The decision has come about after a carefully considered and consultative approach.

    “The Board put in place a clear process to determine the appropriate course of action and met regularly to receive feedback from key stakeholders. The result is that a firm and informed decision in the best interests of the Emirates Western Force has been taken.

    “Richard has given a lot of himself to the Emirates Western Force and rugby in WA and for that we are grateful. The ruling by the Board was an eventuality he was prepared for off the back of his announcement earlier in the week.

    “We acknowledge his effort and we will part amicably,” Reid said.

    The search for a new Head Coach is progressing well with more than 30 applicants already putting forward their interest in the position. A number of other highly credentialed and experienced coaches have been invited to apply.

    Reference checking of the shortlisted candidates will begin early next week.

    Preparations for the club’s next FxPro Super Rugby match against the Stormers at nib Stadium on Saturday, 28 April will continue from Monday.

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    Quote Originally Posted by theforceguy View Post
    For the club’s remaining eight matches this season a coaching panel of Nick Stiles, Phil Blake and Andrew Scotney will manage the load, with additional resources and input being provided by Captain David Pocock and club legend Nathan Sharpe.

    http://www.westernforce.com.au/NewsE...7/Default.aspx
    Coaching by committee - that sounds like fun ...

    Can this Super Rugby season get any stranger?

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    Player Committee Sack the Coach Score.

    Brumbies 4
    Force 1

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    Quote Originally Posted by TrevorM View Post
    Coaching by committee
    Matt Giteau is coming back?
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    Quote Originally Posted by TrevorM View Post
    Coaching by committee - that sounds like fun ...

    Can this Super Rugby season get any stranger?
    Surely it can't get any worse. 7 wins from 26 games under RG.

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    well said quins. i tried finding martin johnsons twitter to ask if he'd come over but no luck

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    "The process is well advanced..."

    They wanted to get rid of the belter months ago

    Don't let the door hit you in the @r5e on the way out Graham you dribbler

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    They've known he was leaving for several months, just hasn't been public.

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    Red face Why do we need a Super Coach ?????

    Why do we need another high credentialed super coach the last two just did the same old ?

    Do they bring top notch players with them ??

    Why don't we look within WA ?

    there have been a couple of excellent PERTH blokes in Richard Trend and Tom Fearn involved in early days of the Force who I am sure could do no worse than JM and RG both of these guys maybe as a team , at least would have good knowledge of what it takes to keep Perth punters happy - Tom was a pretty sort after coach when he became available with at least 3 clubs I know of having a crack for him so he is held in fairly high regard within club land, and has also had a stint in Japan - give some local boys a crack I say.

    How else to do we create a genuine Perth spirit ?

    GO LOCAL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Forceskin View Post
    Why do we need another high credentialed super coach the last two just did the same old ?

    Do they bring top notch players with them ??

    Why don't we look within WA ?

    there have been a couple of excellent PERTH blokes in Richard Trend and Tom Fearn involved in early days of the Force who I am sure could do no worse than JM and RG both of these guys maybe as a team , at least would have good knowledge of what it takes to keep Perth punters happy - Tom was a pretty sort after coach when he became available with at least 3 clubs I know of having a crack for him so he is held in fairly high regard within club land, and has also had a stint in Japan - give some local boys a crack I say.

    How else to do we create a genuine Perth spirit ?

    GO LOCAL
    So which local club are you coaching at the moment ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rex Messup View Post
    "The process is well advanced..."

    They wanted to get rid of the belter months ago

    Don't let the door hit you in the @r5e on the way out Graham you dribbler
    They sat on it until the reds were going to announce it is all
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    The SMH is reporting today that the players' choice for new head coach is Michael Cheika. Thoughts????

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    What would Growden know, according to reports here Phil Blake is the players choice

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