0
![Not allowed!](images/buttons/down_dis.png)
![Not allowed!](images/buttons/up_dis.png)
The Emirates Western Force has bolstered its playing stocks by securing the services of up and coming hooker Nathan Charles for the next two years.
Charles joined the Force on a short term injury replacement contract in the latter part of this season and made an immediate positive impression on coaching staff and his new team mates.
He also established a loyal fan following after a gut busting length of the field run at ME Bank Stadium against the Crusaders led to the try which secured victory against the star studded Kiwis.
"I’m really looking forward to the next two years with the Emirates Western Force. It is a great set-up and I’ll be working hard to further my development and establish myself in Australian rugby," Charles said.
An Australian U20's representative in 2008 and 2009, Charles was part of the Brumbies Academy but jumped at the opportunity to come to Perth and show his wares at Super Rugby level.
“It shows that if work hard enough and keep persisting then your opportunities will come,” said General Manager of Rugby Mitch Hardy.
“Nathan was knocking on the door during his time at the Brumbies Academy and when we asked him to come across and fill-in on a short term contract he saw that it was his opportunity to play well and show that he has a long term future at Super 14 level and that is what he has done.”
The young front rower made his Emirates Western Force debut in the club’s memorable last gasp win against the Stormers and has played every match since. He’ll start against the Cheetahs on Saturday evening in Bloemfontein and share the all important throwing duties with fellow rake Ben Whittaker.
“Both Nathan and Ben’s development has been accelerated this year with the opportunities that they’ve been given and we’re confident that going forward we’ll get a great return from them,” said Hardy.
Outstanding news!
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
Great news. He's been playing some damn good rugby
Our hooker ranks are looking the goods. I reckon he and Whittaker will start to dominate over the next few years. They are both excellent long term prospects
coz Stone Cold says so
Sweet!
It was different see a hooker playing fullback on saturday night. Was awesome to see him run it back and make meters after the tackle too!
Good to see his doing us a favor has been repaid
Posted via Mobile Device
hes an exciting young prospect,great news
nice job!! was kinda expected but no less rewarding to hear its come to fruition
woohoo thanks charles. hes a great player with so much potential!
Be There. Be Heard. Be The Force Behind The Force
I vote that we make Nathan our cult hero and every time he gets the ball the crowd will yell "CHEESE"
WoooooHoooo this is awesome news.
I'm glad the predictions that Mitch's announcement of non-renewal would make it difficult for players to commit aren't being borne out!
C'mon the![]()
![]()
"In other news, Brumbies announce they will no longer allow Academy players out of their sight."
Welcome to the tribe Nathan.![]()
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
It's pretty satisfying to see players re-signing or wanting to. After last years cleanout things are starting to look on the up. Perhaps they are satisfied with the succession planning and the current coaching panel. From the outside they appear to be a contented but focused playing group.![]()
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
When asked to comment, Andy Friend dismissed these rumours saying "Our match Committee has briefed the entire organisation in this regard, we're told the Force is just down the road from Hell and the coach is Satan's bigger, meaner brother. We have no problems loaning any of our players there, since we're confident the only ones who would go are the ones who are looking to be judged by their rugby ability rather than their hairstyle......there aren't many of those old-fashioned rugby players left in our club"
C'mon the![]()
![]()