Results 1 to 12 of 12

Thread: Nathan Sharpe appreciation thread

  1. 27-03-10, 21:18 #1
    tdevil
    tdevil is offline
    Champion tdevil's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Henley Brook,WA
    Posts
    1,615
    vCash
    5000000

    Nathan Sharpe appreciation thread

    Just a thread for appreciation and respect for our courageous captain Nathan Sharpe.
    He is a true leader, he never gives up and the amount of work he puts into a game especially after being on the losing side week after week, but always have time to talk to media after the game and thank the crowd.
    I know that all he wants is to give the crowd a win, 'cause we deserve it, but it doesn’t always go his way.
    Hey, I want to win the lotto as well, but if it doesn’t happen, do I have to give up…..NO and that is the important thing.
    Seeing him after tonight’s game (man of the match in a losing side) he was close to tears, but he’ll be out there next week and do it all over again.
    So let’s do the same and be there for him as well, 'cause I think that keeps him ticking, beside the obvious love for the game and THE WESTERN FORCE
    Keep doing what you’re doing, Sharpie, we love you and support you.

    'nough said

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    "Remember lads, rugby is a team game; all 14 of you make sure you pass the ball to ..........."
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote     
  2. 27-03-10, 21:31 #2
    .X.
    .X. is offline
    Legend
    Apprentice Bookie     Contributor .X.'s Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    6,712
    vCash
    -14729739
    Well said tdevil.

    What is there not to love about the big man. Played his heart out each and every week.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!

    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
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote     
  3. 27-03-10, 21:45 #3
    Burgs
    Burgs is offline
    Immortal Contributor
    Moderator
     Burgs's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Country WA
    Posts
    23,205
    vCash
    490000
    Captain my Captain.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    "Bloody oath we did!"

    Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote     
  4. 27-03-10, 22:14 #4
    tragic
    tragic is offline
    Champion Contributor tragic's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    ... between a rock and a bigger rock.
    Posts
    2,110
    vCash
    5000000
    Sharpe is an absolute legend. It's impossible to speak too highly of the man.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Success is not final, failure is not fatal:
    it is the courage to continue that counts.
    - Winston Churchill
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote     
  5. 27-03-10, 22:50 #5
    Timbo
    Timbo is offline
    Senior Player Timbo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Carine
    Posts
    776
    vCash
    5000000
    Quote Originally Posted by Burgs View Post
    Captain my Captain.
    Yep - what Burgs said!!

    The man is a champion.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    'God invented beer to prevent Props from taking over the world'


    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote     
  6. 27-03-10, 23:26 #6
    SinBin
    SinBin is offline
    Champion SinBin's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    1,430
    vCash
    5000000
    Herculean effort tonight as always. Sharpie's an inspiration to his playing group and fan base. I just hope he stays on next year and beyond, as he's had to put up with a lot as Captain this year. You're a Legend!

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote     
  7. 28-03-10, 08:24 #7
    Tazzmania
    Tazzmania is offline
    Champion Tazzmania's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    2,149
    vCash
    5558000
    Well I think you have all said it in the posts above, this man is a legend. He has the courage of a lion and a heart of gold. We could not have a better captain and leader. What a role model for young Pockock to learn from.

    I just hope and pray that after his playing days he stays on with the Force in some capacity.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    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.”
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote     
  8. 28-03-10, 09:15 #8
    force addict
    force addict is offline
    Veteran force addict's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Posts
    4,547
    vCash
    5000000
    Sharpie is a legend. always driving forward with the ball, great line out catcher, and a truely fantastic bloke on/off the field. definitely a great captain and its hard to name anything wrong about that bloke!

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Be There. Be Heard. Be The Force Behind The Force
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote     
  9. 28-03-10, 12:35 #9
    hertryk
    hertryk is offline
    Veteran Contributor hertryk's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Devonport Tasmania
    Posts
    4,881
    vCash
    5000000
    Quote Originally Posted by Tazzmania View Post
    Well I think you have all said it in the posts above, this man is a legend. He has the courage of a lion and a heart of gold. We could not have a better captain and leader. What a role model for young Pockock to learn from.

    I just hope and pray that after his playing days he stays on with the Force in some capacity.
    I asked him if he intended to stay on in Perth when he eventually hangs up the "playing boots"...and he aswered a very emphatic "YES"..loves Perth, and would love to be part of growing the Force to greater heights, and respect the club deserves....GO SHARPIE....what a man, what a captain...what an all round fabulous guy..we are very lucky to have him....

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Last edited by hertryk; 28-03-10 at 13:38. Reason: typo
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote     
  10. 28-03-10, 13:35 #10
    GIGS20
    GIGS20 is offline
    Immortal GIGS20's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Rockingham
    Posts
    20,689
    vCash
    1424000
    In hindsight, this thread is LOOOOOOOONG overdue......as are a couple of things.

    we talked a while ago about the patron of TWF.......

    Sharpe is yet to win TWF player of the year.......

    I waited to speak with him after last night's game.....he said the ref did alright, he also told MiniGIGS that he'd tell some of the boys to come around our way because they all seem to go away from us....I don't doubt for a second he'll do that, he's such a bloody gentleman, all around good bloke and legend of the game, he is the glue that holds the Force together, and I'm confident that with Mitch announcing his non-renewal and all the upheaval changing head coach will bring Sharpie will be ther, keeping us strong, giving us something to cheer for and making our hearts swell.

    I guess then he'll hand over the baton and walk quietly out of the door (because it seems he's not really about individual honous, all about the team)

    I hope the next coach thinks the Force needs a specialist lineout coach......we sure don't want to lose our captain!

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    C'mon the
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote     
  11. 28-03-10, 13:40 #11
    PerthGirl
    PerthGirl is offline
    Champion
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    girrawheen
    Posts
    1,299
    vCash
    5000000
    Agree 100% with what has been said about the guy. My heart goes out to him having to front up to those interviews after the game

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote     
  12. 28-03-10, 13:42 #12
    hertryk
    hertryk is offline
    Veteran Contributor hertryk's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Devonport Tasmania
    Posts
    4,881
    vCash
    5000000

    Thumbs up

    Quote Originally Posted by GIGS20 View Post
    In hindsight, this thread is LOOOOOOOONG overdue......as are a couple of things.

    we talked a while ago about the patron of TWF.......

    Sharpe is yet to win TWF player of the year.......


    Ontop of all his other fabulous atributes, you NEVER hear him say anything derogatory about ANYONE!!!...Bless Him!!!

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Last edited by travelling_gerry; 28-03-10 at 14:08.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote     
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Nathan Sharpe taking first steps towards comeback from shoulder injury
    By travelling_gerry in forum Nathan Sharpe
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 23-01-10, 10:07
  2. Nathan Sharpe may not take part in the Grand Slam tour due to injury
    By OzFUB in forum Wallabies
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 01-10-09, 22:26
  3. Wallabies lock Nathan Sharpe relishing every cap since his shock exclusion
    By travelling_gerry in forum Nathan Sharpe
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 28-07-09, 05:20
  4. Nathan Sharpe Re-signs With The Emirates Western Force And Australian Rugby
    By RugbyWA in forum Front Page News
    Replies: 38
    Last Post: 05-03-08, 19:18
  5. Force skipper Nathan Sharpe eyes opportunities
    By KenyaQuin in forum Western Force
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 07-02-08, 11:54

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules