The Force in Albany

[Burgs]

'Seeing the players as people': How a Western Force meet reminded me of the beauty of grassroots rugby

Lucky NEW AUTHOR
Roar Rookie

Recently, members of the Western Force left their HQ in Floreat, Perth and travelled to Albany to host a rugby festival called the Force of the Fields. This was an open rugby clinic for children between the ages of 8-15 years old predominantly, however, fans and supporters were welcome too.

Among the Force players who attended were Harry Potter, Argentina rep Santiago Medrano, WA homegrown players Carlo Tizzano and Marley Pearce and several others.

As well as being able to learn about rugby, how to play, techniques and various rugby-related activities, the children were able to get signatures and selfies.

While the day had been sunny there was a strong wind blowing, not uncommon for Albany. The children weren’t perturbed by the game ball drifting in that wind either, calls of ‘no forward pass’, or ‘no knock on’ were heard and giggles ensued but the running never stopped.

Continues- https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/11/2...0fv1qGpqtb1KfE

[shasta]

Great stuff. Love Albany - down town looks like WA's little slice of Unzud.