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As the Emirates Western Force prepares for its final match of the season against the Brumbies at nib stadium on Saturday night, Brett Sheehan prepares his Australian rugby swansong.
The evergreen halfback, whose career in Australian top flight rugby has stretched well over a decade, will blow full time on his four-year stint at the Force following this weekend’s fixture.
Sheehan made the move across the Nullarbor in 2010, after six seasons with the Waratahs, in a bid to tie down a starting position and add to his international Test tally.
“I found a home here and from the first day I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the lifestyle,” he said.
“It’s a great place to live and the people are really friendly, and it’s been fantastic to stay involved in Super Rugby.”
The Western Australian-born Sheehan prospered from the opportunity, adding another three Test caps, including his run-on debut, through strong Super Rugby performances.
Sheehan admits there has been some testing times in his stay at the Force, but has loved the experience as a whole.
“I’ve met and played with some great people and have thoroughly enjoyed my time,” he said.
“Personally I’ve felt as though I had two of my better years in 2011 and 2012 and I’ve always prided myself on giving 100 per cent in every game, and I felt like earning Wallaby selection again was a fantastic reward.”
With potential offers to continue his playing career overseas, Sheehan says he is in no hurry to make a decision on his playing future and is happy with life – with fiancée Laura and son Brodie – in Western Australia.
“Perth is home now for me and I’d really like to stay here,” he said.
“I’m actually going to enjoy having some time off, it’s time to have a break for a couple of months and rejuvenate the body.
“There are a couple of business opportunities I’m looking at here in Perth as well as overseas options, but for the immediate future it will just be about spending time with my family and enjoying some time off.”
This week against the Brumbies, the halfback is determined to leave every ounce of energy on the pitch in order to make his final Emirate Western Force appearance one to remember.
“The boys are pumped, it’s the last game of our season and for a few boys it’s their last game for the club,” he said.
“It’s going to be a great battle and if we can stick it to them early and put some pressure of their key players we may be able to get a result.”
The match kicks-off at 7.45pm on Saturday night at nib stadium.
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“Everyone knows whether it’s rugby, politics or whatever, front-rowers should rule the world, so to have a hooker at the helm makes sense,” Nathan Charles Western Force & Wallabies Hooker.
Great guy and great player. We will miss you Sheeno!
Bugger - another one gone - Top lad and never backs down. Good luck to him and lets hope that is he stays in Perth, he can find time to contribute to the local game.
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'Rugby and sex are the only things you can enjoy without being good at them.' -anonymous
Last games for Sheeno and Brownie - will miss the mongrel!!
'God invented beer to prevent Props from taking over the world'
It woul seems the Shetland Pony will pod out no more
Thanks for the memories Shets, hope ya little fella has recovered well![]()
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
And another one bites the dust!
Thanks Sheeno and Good Luck. great to know you will be staying in WA.
Were will we find the mongrel next year?
May the FORCE be with you!
I (like most of us) have moaned begrudgingly as he box kicked week in week out, but now Ive seen a different side to the guy, and Im sad to see him go.
One of the better rebcruits for the Force. Always enjoy his abrasive style. Like an extra forward. Go well.
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Go forth ...with our blessing...Hope your young fella is well on the way to driving you nuts..![]()
Without Sheehan who's going to channel their inner mongrel for the Force? The best candidate is probably Rory Walton but he's more a commando type. You will be greatly missed Brett and thanks for the great rugby you've played for the Force.
Gonna be Alby Mathewson and MMM...
Brett Sheehan what can we say the heart of a lion and coconuts big enough to come in a dump truck you will be missed you little scrum half legend enjoy retirement and best of wishes to you your partner and little man
thanks for all your efforts
Best of luck Brett!
Japan and the Pacific Islands for Aussie Super 9's!
Let's have one of these in WA! Click this link: Saitama Super Arena - New Perth Stadium?
all the best smurf. loved having you here!