Days after taking out the Nathan Sharpe Medal, Western Force prop Tom Robertson has re-signed with the club until the end of 2027.
Robertson becomes the latest Force star to commit long-term, which includes Ben Donaldson, Carlo Tizzano and Jeremy Williams.
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The 30-year-old became the first prop to take out the Nathan Sharpe Medal on Friday night, holding off Harry Potter and Tizzano for the honour.
“I’m incredibly excited to re-commit. It’s a special time for the Western Force, even after a disappointing end to the season, there were certainly some green shoots at the start. The next few years are going to be exciting for the club and I really wanted to be part of it," Robertson said in a statement.
“In terms of the playing and coaching group, I certainly think this is the most cohesive squad we’ve had since I joined the Force at the end of 2020. On and off the field there’s a feeling we love to be around each other and hopefully that’ll pay off in the next couple of years as we build towards a finals berth.
“On a personal level, having a young family and wanting that stability for the next couple of years was important to me as well. We call Perth home now so we’re thrilled to stay.
“The city and the Club have been really good to us, so the next few years are about re-paying the city, the club, and the Sea of Blue for their faith and giving back."
Robertson is aiming to add to his 31 Test caps, having recently celebrated his 100th Super Rugby game in Round Five against the Crusaders.
The prop recently completed a sabbatical at Oxford University following an ACL injury in 2024.
“'Throbba' is a big part of the current environment and always has a team first mentality,” coach Simon Cron said.
“His ability to play both sides of the scrum is a huge asset to the team. We are really happy to have him re-commit for two more years as he is a leader in our team.
“It is great Throbba and Belle have chosen Perth as their home and now with wee Darby as his biggest supporter.”
