FORCE v REDS - ANZAC ROUND Round 10 - Western Force
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ANZAC ROUND
Round 10
FORCE
v REDS
Friday 23 April HBF Park | 5.45pm
DEAR PLAYERS, MEMBERS AND FANS, I welcome the Sea of Blue, our loyal members, fans and our new fans, back to HBF Park to support the team in this crucial match against the Reds – we can’t wait to hear you in full voice! The players lifted in the amazing atmosphere during last weekend’s win, and they know that your incredible support was a catalyst in our historic victory. Again, congratulations to the Force players, head coach Tim Sampson and his staff for another nail-biting win last Saturday against the Tahs. The first 15 minutes of the first half and last ten minutes of the second half were the best rugby we have played all year. Tonight’s clash against the Reds is another must-win game and a win will ensure we are in control of our own destiny. We were thrilled to play at home last week after a month on the road, and again this weekend with HBF Park now back at 100% capacity. We have listened to your feedback and hopefully you will notice a better experience when purchasing beverages. As I mentioned last week, this is our third Grand Final in three weeks, and tonight’s game is set to be another blockbuster match-up with a place in the finals on the line! This weekend is Anzac Round, a very important date in the Australian and New Zealand calendar where we acknowledge the incredible efforts of the military. Tonight, we will honour and celebrate those that have served, whilst also raising funds for Legacy WA. All donations to Legacy WA at this game will be matched up to $20,000 through the generous support of the Forrest Family Foundation. There is nothing better than live rugby, so be loud and proud. We are ‘Here to Win’ tonight. Enjoy the game! Tony Lewis CEO, Western Force
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2 HIGHLANDERS FRI, 21 MAY 5.45PM HBF PARK, WA
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FINALS SPOT ON THE
LINE FOR THE FORCE
A first Super Rugby AU finals berth is Jordan Petaia and Hunter Paisami
at stake tonight as the Western Force sure to be a focal point for the visitors
host the undefeated Queensland Reds tonight in what is shaping up to be an
in Anzac Round at HBF Park. electric contest.
The Anzac Round fixture marks the Richard Kahui, whose experience
beginning of a weekend to pay our has been vital in the crunch moments
respects and remember the efforts for the Force in recent weeks, said the
and sacrifices of the Anzacs. squad can’t wait for the challenge.
The Force enter the contest in great “The energy is definitely there. We’re
form, having secured back-to-back a team hunting for the finals and we’re
wins over the Melbourne Rebels away playing against an unbeaten Reds side
from home and a memorable final play at our home on Anzac Day weekend,
victory over the NSW Waratahs in front so it’s massive,” the former All Black
of a rocking Sea of Blue at home last explained.
Saturday night. Prop Angus Wagner echoed Kahui’s
Domingo Miotti’s 85th minute penalty sentiment.
goal sealed a historic win for the Force “The Reds are the form team in the
after Tom Robertson, Feleti Kaitu’u and competition and we need to be at our
Jordan Olowofela had all powered over best to get the job done, which I think
the line in an instant classic that saw we’ve shown we can do,” he said.
the club keep their fight for finals alive.
“The last couple of weeks we’ve
The Reds enter this week fresh from a approached it as do-or-die, we’ve had to
bye, having already cemented a home win those games and this is no different.
Grand Final by finishing top of the table We’re going to give everything.”
following their entertaining win over
In celebration of Anzac Round, the
the ACT Brumbies in Round 8.
Force will be taking to the field in a
Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor commemorative jersey featuring a
has been massive for the Reds all silhouette of Australian soldiers, the
season, with fellow internationals red poppy and the Legacy WA logo.
WESTERN FORCE v REDS
Friday 23 Apr | 5.45pm AWST Perth
1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Tom ROBERTSON
2 HOOKER Feleti KAITU’U
3 TIGHTHEAD PROP Greg HOLMES
4 LEFT LOCK Jeremy THRUSH
5 RIGHT LOCK Sitaleki TIMANI
6 LEFT FLANKER Tim ANSTEE
7 RIGHT FLANKER Kane KOTEKA
8 NUMBER EIGHT Brynard STANDER
9 SCRUMHALF Tomás CUBELLI
10 FLYHALF Domingo MIOTTI
11 LEFT WING Jordan OLOWOFELA
12 INSIDE CENTRE Kyle GODWIN C
13 OUTSIDE CENTRE Tevita KURIDRANI
14 RIGHT WING Toni PULU
15 FULLBACK Rob KEARNEY
REPLACEMENTS
16. Andrew READY 20. Fergus LEE-WARNER
17. Angus WAGNER 21. Ian PRIOR
18. Santiago MEDRANO 22. Richard KAHUI
19. Ryan MCCAULEY 23. Jack MCGREGOR
Referee: Damon Murphy, AR1: Graham Cooper, AR2: Reuben Keane,
WESTERN FORCE v Reds
Friday 23 Apr | 5.45pm AWST Perth
1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Feao FOTUAIKA
2 HOOKER Brandon PAENGA-AMOSA
3 TIGHTHEAD PROP Taniela TUPOU
4 LEFT LOCK Angus SCOTT-YOUNG
5 RIGHT LOCK Lukhan SALAKAIA-LOTO
6 LEFT FLANKER Liam WRIGHT C
7 RIGHT FLANKER Fraser MCREIGHT
8 NUMBER EIGHT Harry WILSON
9 SCRUMHALF Tate MCDERMOTT
10 FLYHALF James O’CONNOR
11 LEFT WING Filipo DAUGUNU
12 INSIDE CENTRE Hamish STEWART
13 OUTSIDE CENTRE Hunter PAISAMI
14 RIGHT WING Jordan PETAIA
15 FULLBACK Bryce HEGARTY
REPLACEMENTS
16. Alex MAFI 20. Seru URU
17. Richie ASIATA 21. Kalani THOMAS
18. Zane NONGGORR 22. Josh FLOOK
19. Ryan SMITH 23. Ilaisa DROASESE
No4: Sam Jones, No5: Ian Sunderland, TMO: Brett Cronan
GAME DAY ACTIVATIONS
Before the must-win game between the Western Force and
Queensland Reds kicks off, Gate 1 will be open from 3:00pm with
the inaugural Hughes Dreibergs Cup curtain raiser match between
the Australian Defence Force and WA Police Service kicking off at
3:25pm. All gates will be open from 4:15pm.
There’s plenty happening throughout the night around the ground to commemorate
Anzac Round including a pre-game Anzac ceremony involving The Ode to
Remembrance, The Last Post and the national anthems of both Australia and New
Zealand. We also have Anzac Day craft activities and army vehicles on display at Gate 1.
The Scotch College Pipe Band will be performing on field prior to kick-off and we’re
excited to be joined by the Australian Girls Choir who will be singing at half time.
The Force has partnered with Legacy WA to support fundraising efforts over the
Anzac weekend. Legacy cares for the families of Australian Defence Force men and
women who have lost their lives or health as a result of their service. Volunteers
will be located at all gates and in the crowd shaking tins for donations. Donations
to Legacy WA at the game will be matched up to $20,000 through the generous
support of the Forrest Family Foundation.
Round 10 Curtain Raiser
Inaugural Hughes Dreibergs Cup
WAPol WASPS Team list ADF Team list
Playing Squad E Baker, P Holtzman, Playing Squad R Hawkins, M Ward,
N Luyt, C Cleary, J Myatt, R Tyrrell, A Parmenter, G Robinson, J Matthews,
S Brocklesby (C), M Ferreira, T Wicker, D Wright, D Jenkins, J Blunt,
B Le Noury, M McGregor (VC), D Muir, R Nohreiter (C), B Herring, T Brommet,
S Winikerei, P Reith, J Brady, S Price, P Filipo, Z Learoyd (VC), S Nanai,
R Hearfield, J Neal, B Cunningham, M Tink, K Sweeting, P Van Der Ryden,
S Maidment, B Blackley, L Wichman, P Amm, S Dargavel, C Mott, C Nevill,
M Holland, H Van De Merwe, M Whitney, K Jones, F Lamont, A Robinson, M Gull,
G Baylor, R Birch, J Hubbard T Carruthers, K Vassallo
Management J MacDonald (Head Management P Dehnert (Manager),
Coach), B Focas (Asst. Coach), T Signal M Quan (Runner), M Coffey (Physio),
(Team Manager), T Alexander (Mind S Mortimer (Physio), Hola, F’alafou
Coach) (Water), Bruce Hughes (Patron)
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