2007 Press Conferences

Matt Giteau faces the media at his first Emirates Western Force training session

Drew Mitchell talks to the media at his first training session of 2007 in WA

Welcome to the Emirates Western Force Press Conference page. Throughout the year all major announcements and press conferences will be made available for free download in either video (windows media player files) or audio.

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• Josh Tatupu at training  (wmp - 4847 kb)  December 3: Quietly spoken new recruit Josh Tatupu talks to the press on his first day of training with the Emirates Western Force
• Adam Clarke  (wmp - 5637 kb)  November 26: 'Kiwi' halfback Adam Clarke arrives in Perth to stake his claim to be Matt Henjak's deputy.
• Matt Giteau at training  (wmp - 4968 kb)  November 19: Matt Giteau talks about pre-season and the Wallabies
• Cameron Shepherd  (wmp - 5121 kb)  November 19: Cam Shepherd talks about his experiences in France with the Wallabies
• Drew Mitchell at training  (wmp - 5135 kb)  November 12: Drew Mitchell talks about expectations for 2008, where he wants Matt Giteau to play and the flow-on effect that his individual success at the Rugby World Cup will have.
• Nathan Sharpe  (wmp - 4446 kb)  November 12: Emirates Western Force captain Nathan Sharpe talks about returning to training on a 40 degree day, the disappointment of the Rugby World Cup and the Wallaby coaching position.
• Emirates Western Force Head Coach John Mitchell  (wmp - 5557 kb)  November 5 - Emirates Western Force Head Coach John Mitchell talks about his expectations for the 2008 Investec Super 14 season at the start of pre-season training.
• Matt Giteau at training  (wmp - 5915 kb)  May 1 - Matt Giteau talks to the media about the upcoming clash with the Blues, his first season in Perth, how he's handled the pressure, Test selection and Digby Ioane's departure
• Press conference - Cheetahs  (wmp - 6384 kb)  April 27 - John Mitchell and Nathan Sharpe talk about the 45-17 win over the Cheetahs
• Scott Staniforth at training  (wmp - 5697 kb)  April 24 - Scott Staniforth talks about re-signing with the Emirates Western Force and the upcoming clash with the Cheetahs
• Troy Takiari at training  (wmp - 5469 kb)  April 24 - Troy Takiari talks about the upcoming front row battle with the Cheetahs, and also about the team's chances of making the finals.
• Brendan Cannon retires  (wmp - 7078 kb)  April 17 - Brendan Cannon announces his retirement from rugby at all levels
• John Mitchell at the Captain's Run  (wmp - 5896 kb)  March 29 - John Mitchell talks about the upcoming clash with the Sharks at Subiaco Oval.
• David Pocock talks to the press at training  (wmp - 4205 kb)  March 27 - David Pocock talks about the upcoming clash with the Sharks
• Press Conference - Reds  (wmp - 6497 kb)  March 16 - John Mitchell and Nathan Sharpe talk about the 38-3 win over the Reds, and the rivalry developing between the two sides.
• John Mitchell at the Captain's Run  (wmp - 5690 kb)  March 15 - John Mitchell talks about losing Matt Giteau and Matt Henjak on the eve of the Reds game, and the return of Lachlan MacKay.
• Rudi Vedelago at training  (wmp - 3486 kb)  March 13 - Rudi Vedelago talks about the effects of the win over the Hurricanes and this week's match against the Reds
• Press Conference - Hurricanes  (wmp - 5374 kb)  March 9 2007 - Cam Shepherd, Nathan Sharpe and John Mitchell talk about the amazing 18-17 victory over the Hurricanes at Subiaco Oval.
• Captain's Run - Nathan Sharpe  (wmp - 5855 kb)  March 8 - Nathan Sharpe talks about the upcoming game against the Highlanders
• Press Conference - Waratahs (part one)  (wmp - 4905 kb)  March 2 - John Mitchell and Scott Staniforth talk about the 16-all draw against the Waratahs
• Press Conferene - Waratahs (part two)  (wmp - 5006 kb)  March 2 - John Mitchell and Scott Staniforth talk about the 16-all draw against the Waratahs
• Brendan Cannon at training  (wmp - 4348 kb)  February 27 - Brendan Cannon talks about the upcoming game with the Waratahs
• Scott Staniforth at training  (wmp - 795 kb)  February 27 - Scott Staniforth talks to the press at training
• Press Conference - Lions (part one)  (wmp - 5499 kb)  February 24 - John Mitchell talks about the disappointing loss to the Lions at Subiaco Oval.
• Press Conference - Lions (part two)  (wmp - 4871 kb)  February 24 - Nathan Sharpe talks about the 25-24 loss to the Lions
• Press conference - Lions (part three)  (wmp - 5382 kb)  February 24 - Nathan and John talk about the game.
• Captain's Run - John Mitchell  (wmp - 4781 kb)  

  February 23 - John Mitchell talks about the upcoming clash with the Lions

• Nathan Sharpe at the Captain's Run  (wmp - 4599 kb)  February 23 - Nathan Sharpe talks about the upcoming clash with the Lions
• Luke Doherty talks to the press at training  (wmp - 5761 kb)  February 22 - Luke Doherty talks about his selection in the side to play the Lions and the so-called Subiaco 'hoodoo'
• Press Conference - Bulls (part one)  (wmp - 5373 kb)  February 16 - John Mitchell and Nathan Sharpe talk about the 30-27 win over the Bulls in Pretoria
• Press Conference - Bulls (part two)  (wmp - 3486 kb)  February 16 - John Mitchell and Nathan Sharpe talk about the 30-27 win over the Bulls in Pretoria
• Press Conference - Stormers  (wmp - 4836 kb)  February 9 - John Mitchell and Nathan Sharpe talk about the 22-3 win over the Stormers
• Post match press conference part 1  (wmp - 5635 kb)  February 2 2007 - John Mitchell and Nathan Sharpe talk about the 8-7 loss to the Highlanders (part 1).
• Post match press conference part 2  (wmp - 4424 kb)  February 2 2007 - John Mitchell and Nathan Sharpe talk about the 8-7 loss to the Highlanders (part 2).
• Nathan Sharpe at the Captain's Run  (wmp - 6360 kb)  February 1 2007 - Nathan Sharpe talks about the build up to round one of the 2007 Investec Super 14, the Highlanders and the crowd at Subiaco Oval
• John Mitchell at the Captain's Run  (wmp - 6528 kb)  February 1 2007 - John Mitchell talks about the Highlanders and the crowd at Subiaco.
• Nathan Sharpe returns to training  (wmp - 4689 kb)  January 9 2007 - Nathan Sharpe discusses expectations for 2007, gauging a succesful year and how he feels like a 'rusted out old car!'
• John Mitchell - January 9  (wmp - 2765 kb)  January 9 2007 - John Mitchell talks about competition for places (especially fullback), Matt Giteau playing 12 and covering at flyhalf and scrumhalf.
• Matt Giteau arrives in WA  (wmp - 2558 kb)  January 8 - Matt Giteau talks about expectations, playing inside centre and what is required in a World Cup year
• Drew Mitchell arrives in WA  (wmp - 5005 kb)  Jan 8 2007 - Drew Mitchell talks about playing with Matt Giteau, which position he wants to play and the role of the roaming fullback/winger