Force farewell five players after parting ways

The Western Force thanks Angus Wagner, Ollie Callan, Siosifa Amone, Charlie Hancock and Henry O’Donnell for their service after parting ways with the Club.

Front-rower Wagner joined the Club in 2020, playing 32 times for the Force, including 31 Super Rugby appearances and one in Global Rapid Rugby, with one try.

Wanneroo product Callan debuted for the Force in 2020 out of the Club’s Fortescue Academy. Callan won the Force’s 2021 Rising Star and made 36 Super Rugby appearances for the Club, scoring two tries.

Force general manager of rugby Chris Goodman thanked Wagner and Callan having served long terms with the Club.

“Angus and Ollie both made really strong contributions during their time with the Club and will be missed,” Goodman said.

“Angus provided great service to the Club starting out in Global Rapid Rugby and really finding his feet at Super Rugby level.

“Ollie is a homegrown product who was always loyal to the Force and embodied our values as a hard-working player with a hard edge. He’s a great character and we thank him for his service.”

Wagner added: “I’m thankful for the opportunity that the Western Force gave me and am grateful for my five years with the Club.

“There were plenty of special memories at the Force, including debuting in Super Rugby and making the AU finals in 2021. I’m also grateful towards the fans for their support. I really felt like they embraced me and I’m sad to leave Perth.”

Front-rower Amone was another Academy graduate, debuting at Super Rugby level in 2023 and going on to play 13 times for the Force.

Prop Hancock played five times for the Force across 2023 and 2024, while utility back O’Donnell made five appearances after debuting in Round 7 last season.

Goodman added: “We thank Sifa, Charlie and Henry for their service and wish them all the best in the next steps of their careers.”