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4.30PM KICK-OFF SUPER W WF V REDS 6.00PM MAIN GATES OPEN FAMILY FUN ZONE Make sure you visit one of the Freedom Fairies on entry for your free Force face paint before heading to the Family Zone at Gate 1 for loads of activities. From photobooths to amusement rides, there’s plenty of fun to be had for all ages. ALL FREE!
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6.45PM PRE-GAME ENTERTAINMENT Be in your seats by 6.45pm so you don’t miss the entertainment to welcome the Force back to town 7.00PM KICK-OFF SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC WF V REDS 7.40PM HALF TIME ENTERTAINMENT Don’t miss the antics of our favourite half time entertainment, the Harvey Beef Bolt and Retravision Catch for Cash, back for 2022 Cheer on the U16/18 Rugby WA Girls Academy as they take to the pitch Follow on social or use the codes on the big screen to participate
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LETTER
FROM THE CEO Dear Western Force Members, Supporters, and Family, Welcome back to HBF Park, the home of the Western Force for the Women in Rugby Round. This week marks our first home game of the 2022 season against the reigning Super Rugby AU champions, the Queensland Reds. It’s a special occasion, as we have a double-header with the Super W team playing first against the Reds. I wish captain Trilleen Pomare and our Super W team all the best. We are moving into a new era of women’s rugby in the West, and I urge all WA rugby fans to get behind the team. Having been away with the Super Rugby Pacific team, I know everyone is excited to be home in WA to play in front of our Members, fans, supporters, and families once again. The players can’t wait to run out on HBF Park in front of the Sea of Blue. I would like to acknowledge the Force players, staff, and management who have been away from their loved ones. It’s been a huge effort from all involved. Having been based, or played matches, in Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast, Melbourne, and recently completed hotel quarantine in Perth has taken a toll. Still, they’ve all worked through it with great professionalism.
The team is proud to have secured six points over the two games, but we’re not satisfied, as we believe we should have returned with two wins. Finally, I welcome Brad Thorn and his Reds team to WA and encourage our faithful supporters to again be a key member of our team. There is no group of more vocal supporters in the rugby landscape. We are the Leading Force!
Anthony J Lewis CEO, Western Force 3
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Santiago 2 Taniela Medrano Tupou
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MATCH PREVIEW
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Super Rugby AU 2021, Round 10
Well, we finally have a home game. How exciting is that! This week the Sea of Blue gets their long-awaited reunion at HBF Park. Even better, we also get to cheer on the Force in the Super W season opener to kick off the double-header. The Force, who haven’t played against the Reds since Round 2 in 2020 and with plenty of new faces featuring for both sides, it’s set to be an intriguing contest. Wallaroos legend Rebecca Clough has returned to the Force and will be going head-to-head with fellow Wallaroo lock Aleena Greenhalgh of the Reds, in what promises to be a key match-up. Following a dominant Force men’s Super Rugby Pacific win against the Reds and narrow loss to the Brumbies, Tim Sampson’s side will have a spring in their step, especially being back on home soil. The forward pack have and the tight five are performing as well as any in the competition. The challenge will come up front should Taniela Tupou be fit to go around, otherwise we would expect some dominance from the Force at set-piece time. 6
Going up against an in-form Harry Wilson and an unknown combination of Fraser McReight, Liam Wright and Angus Scott Young will be no easy task and the breakdown will be that special place where the game could be won or lost. James O’Connor has had two pretty good games, but Ian Prior, Issak FinesLeleiwasa and Reesjan Pasitoa will be equal to the task.
It’s going to be a tight game in great conditions, and we reckon the Sea of Blue will get the boys home. Rugby Wrap Super Rugby Pacific Score Predictor: Force 32 Reds 26
The teams line up in honour of the Anzacs during the Round 10 Super RugbyAU
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto of the Reds and Tim Anstee of the Force compete in a line out
Toni Pulu gains some metres for the Force Kyle Godwin of the Force is tackled by Filipo Daugunu of the Reds
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PrincipAL Partner
P L AY E R PROFILE
Grason Makara DATE OF BIRTH: 7 May, 2000
POSITION: Centre
WHICH JUNIOR CLUB DID YOU PLAY FOR?
Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing
Wanneroo.
WHICH HIGH SCHOOL DID YOU GO TO? Aranmore Catholic College. 8
WHAT IS YOUR FIRST RUGBY MEMORY?
Running onto the pitch to play with my brother when I was three!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SONG?
WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT VERY FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I used to do boot scooting (line dancing).
P L AY E R PROFILE PAri L A Y E Rana PROFILE
Hira-herangi
DATE OF BIRTH: 1 May, 1996 POSITION: Centre WHICH JUNIOR CLUB DID YOU PLAY FOR? Kalamunda.
WHAT IS YOUR FIRST RUGBY MEMORY?
IF YOU COULD LEARN ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Playing for Kalamunda at the age of 6 with all of my cousins.
To learn my language Te Reo Maori.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE RUGBY MEMORY?
WHICH PREMIER GRADE CLUB ARE YOU AFFILIATED WITH?
Playing in the Barbarians team in 2019 alongside my mate Bec Clough. We played with international players from all around the world against Wales.
Wanneroo.
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WESTERN FORCE Tom Robertson
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Feleti Kaitu'u (C)
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Santiago Medrano
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Fergus Lee-Warner 4 Izack Rodda
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Brynard Stander
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Ollie Callan
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Tim Anstee
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Issak Fines-LeLeiWASA
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Reesjan Pasitoa 10 Manasa Mataele 11 Richard Kahui 12 Kyle Godwin (VC) 13 Toni Pulu 14 Jake Strachan 15 16 Jack Winchester 17 HARRISON LLOYD 18 GREG HOLMES 19 RYAN MCCAULEY 20 Kane Koteka 21 Ian Prior 22 JAKE MCINTYRE 23 Grason Makara
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Reds 1
Dane Zander
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Josh Nasser
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Feao Fotuaika
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Angus Blyth
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Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (c)
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Seru Uru
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Fraser M c Reight
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Harry Wilson
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Kalani Thomas
10 James O’Connor 11
Josh Flook
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Hamish Stewart
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Hunter Paisami
14 Jordan Petaia 15
Jock Campbell
16 Matt Faessler 17 Harry Hoopert 18 Taniela Tupou 19 Ryan Smith 20 Tuaina Taii Tualima 21 Spencer Jeans 22 Lawson Creighton 23 Mac Grealy
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WESTERN FORCE Grace Gayton
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Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke
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Raewyn Tukeke
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Rebecca Clough 4 Mahalia Ellis
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Mahinaarangi Clair
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Anneka Stephens
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Tamika Jones
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Aiysha Wigley 9 Trilleen Pomare (C) 10 Paihau Pomare 11 Huia Swannell 12 Ariana Hira-herangi 13 Madeline Putz 14 Turiti-Kapuarei Galiki 15 16 Shiane Kani 17 Sera Ah-Sam 18 Naomi-Joyce Kamizona-Heke 19 Libya Teepa 20 Tui Cope 21 Kendra Fell 22 ZAKIYA KEREOPA 23 Langley Sesega
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Reds 1
Alapeta Ngauamo
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Tasmin Sheppard
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Liz Patu
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Aleena Greenhalgh
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Annabelle Codey
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Hana Lane
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Shannon Parry (c)
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Sophie Holyman
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Sarah Lewis
10 Skyla Adams 11
Ivania Wong
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Cecilia Smith
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Melanie Wilks
14 Caity Costello 15
Ellie Draper
16 Grace Qaranivalu 17 Madi Schuck 18 Evelyn Horomia 19 Tina Campbell 20 Oke Manihera 21 Imogen Hei 22 Nicola Emsley 23 Renae Nona
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THE LEGENDS Rebecca Clough
When it comes to celebrating Women in Rugby Round, it’s hard to argue a better player to acknowledge than Rebecca Clough. Having played in three World Cup campaigns for the Wallaroos (2010, 2014 and 2017), Clough is a legend of the women’s game. Clough is proud to call WA home after moving from Sydney to Perth almost 14 years ago. Since heading west, Clough has represented
Cottesloe, RugbyWA and the Western Force at the highest level throughout her esteemed career. As one of the most capped Wallaroos in history, Clough has also played for the world-renowned Barbarians invitational side in 2019. Clough played in the 29-15
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win against the Welsh national team at the Principality Stadium alongside fellow Force teammate and Wallaroo, Ariana Hira. The lock, who has studied Criminology and Juvenile Justice at university and worked as a Youth Custodial Officer, has returned to Super W for 2022 once again to play for the Western Force. Named as an inspiration among her teammates, Clough’s elite experience and professionalism gained in Super W and on the international stage with the Wallaroos will prove invaluable for the Force. We can’t wait to see Clough back in the Force jersey throughout the year.
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The driving force the team behind the team Arabella Goring
Assistant Analyst Arabella’s role is to provide assistance to the club’s Head Analyst through filming and reviewing training and match footage; supporting coaching staff in attaining or compiling the relevant information and stats around the group’s performance. Arabella loves the work environment at the Force and working together towards a shared goal.
Karina Vakil
Social Media and Media Liaison Karina is in charge of coordinating the Western Force social media accounts, as well as ensuring coverage from the news media. Everything you see on our social media channels is organised by Karina! She believes the club has an incredible vision for the future and everyone is working hard to create a lasting legacy that is very exciting to be a part of.
Kayte Cameron
Events and Operations Manager Kayte delivers all club events, including Family Fun Day, Season Launch, Golf Day, Nathan Sharpe Media, and each and every Match Day at HBF Park for the Force. Kayte loves watching rugby and entertainment collide and having the opportunity to actively engage Western Force Fans in rugby, be inspired, share their stories and excite others to join in all the fun!
MATCH Officials SUPER W Referee Tyler Miller
Assistant Ref 1 Jack M cLenehan
Assistant Ref 2 Tom Onions
SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC Referee Graham Cooper
Assistant Ref 1 Jordan Way
Assistant Ref 2 Jordan Kaminski
TMO Kyle Burnett
WOMEN’s COMPETITION RugbyWA is excited to announce a new women’s competition for the 2022 season. The Alcohol.Think Again Women’s Community Grade is a 10-a-side competition and will commence with Round 1 on Saturday the 2nd of April. This new competition will provide an entry-level competition for female players who are new to the game, or have little rugby playing experience. The emphasis will be on fun and learning the game in a social environment, providing a great pathway into the 15-a-side format. RugbyWA Female Game Manager Jason Marrable said: ”We are excited that a number of clubs will be fielding a Women’s teams for the first time this season.” 18
“We are pleased to be able to provide a competition format that is suitable for new teams and players. I am excited to see all of the new players experience playing rugby.” For more info and to sign up to play, please contact Jason.Marrable@rubgywa.com.au
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