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Unfortunately we cannot look back as the goalposts have moved and the landscape has changed drastically over the past few years. The Force are dealing with a lot more hurdles than ever before and not all of their own making. The only constant has been our unwavering support for them as the Sea of Blue, even as our numbers start to dwindle.
This could be our last chance to ensure that we continue to survive, as I said in an earlier post it is up to us to try and ensure that our children and hopefully their children still have a team to support.
Just remember where are the Western Reds now, and how many broken promises from the NRL to give Perth a league team again, if we get snuffed out that will be it.
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
I'll probably be there again next year because I love the game.
Because of the way SR is now going I will probably get a set game membership if possible because I'm sick and tired of all the derby (conference) games. I want to see the foreign players.
I do wonder if the ARU is already making plans to can one of the teams and if so IF the eastern states have their way it's bound to be us.
May the FORCE be with you!
Just a quick perusal of the net:
2014:
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/l...224-33d5p.html
2012
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1226271194646
2011
http://www.smh.com.au/breaking-news-...510-1eh6y.html
Either way the 90's is a long time back that we had a team here, even when money has not been an issue.
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
It is good to see the option to blood Wessels late last year wasn't in vain
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David Wessels: Five things you don't know
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by Beth Newman
Dave Wessels has been handed the Western Force head coaching job, but what don't you know about the newest Super Rugby mentor?
1. RUGBY NOT HIS ONLY FIELD
Dave Wessels might be young but he’s not a career rugby coach either, having cut his teeth away from the clipboard or the whistle. Before embarking on his coaching career, Wessels was head of new media at South African publishing company, Touchline Media. He also helped launch website, SARugby.com, now enveloped by Planet Rugby, a South Africa-based rugby news site.
2. WESSELS LOVES AN UNDERDOG
The Western Force’s trophy cabinet is empty but it won’t be the first time Wessels has encountered a challenge. He broke a 37-year trophy drought at the University of Cape Town side in 2011, after two seasons at the helm.
3. IT’S ACADEMIC
As well as leading the University of Cape Town, Wessels has spent many hours there studying as well. The former Stormers consultant graduated with a Bachelor of Business Science and has also completed his Masters, in IT.
4. WORLDY WESSELS?
Matt Hodgson may play into 2017. Photo: Getty Images
Matt Hodgson may play into 2017. Photo: Getty Images
The 33-year-old is two years younger than captain Matt Hodgson, who Force general manager Mark Sinderberry says is on the verge of re-signing for 2017. To put that in context, Nick Stiles is 15 years older than Reds captain James Slipper, NSW coach Daryl Gibson is 16 years older than skipper Michael Hooper, Tony McGahan is 19 years older than Rebels captain Nic Stirzaker and Stephen Larkham is nine years older than Stephen Moore and 14 the senior of Christian Lealiifano.Having consulted at the Stormers, Brumbies and then coaching at the Force, Wessels has been a part of plenty of Super Rugby sides for a young coach.
5. SECOND-BEST DAVE
A Super Rugby coach would be a good alumnus for any school to have but Dave Wessels might not even be the most high-profile Dave who graduated from St Stithians in Cape Town. A handful of international cricketers and Springboks have been to the high school, but it’s Dave Matthews of the Dave Matthews Band, 15 years older than Wessels, who might take the cake.
http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2016/09...ls-five-things
Well agree or disagree - the contract's signed now.
First few rounds will be interesting
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"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