The Western
Force celebrated the Club’s next generation of emerging talent with the second-ever
Force Academy Awards at Clancy’s Fish Bar in City Beach on Saturday night.
Cottesloe
tighthead prop Regin Pratt was crowned as the Academy MVP for 2026, having made
an impressive impact at club level and during the Super Rugby Next Gen series
in February.
Queensland-raised
Pratt only joined the Force Academy last year, but impressed quickly, earning
the award voted by staff and players.
Nedlands back
Fatani Fatanitavake claimed the Academy Rookie of the Year gong, following an
impressive 12 months within the program.
Previously
with Kalamunda, Fatanitavake has come through the RugbyWA pathway, being part
of the Force Under-19s last year.
Wanneroo
scrum-half Tamarangi Tunui was voted by staff and players as the Maali Man,
awarded for upholding the values of the Academy.