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Western Roar Club Captain and Life Member calls time on netball career.

One of the most celebrated athletes in WA netball, Tess Gee-Cranberg is saying farewell to the game to pursue the next chapter with her young family. 

"I am incredibly sad to be retiring from a sport that has given me so much, but incredibly grateful for the lasting memories and lifetime friendships I have made" says Gee-Cransberg "Western Roar will always hold a special place in my heart - but for me, after 24 years, it's time to begin a new chapter of life focussed on being the best mum and wife I can be." 

The gun netballer has enjoyed a remarkable WANL career with many accolades to her name including; being named WANL's "Players Player", four-time winner of WANL "Team of the Year - GA" and has lead Perth Lions and Western Roar Netball Club teams to numerous grand finals as captain. As a leader and a teammate, she has embodied the spirit of the club and has been on many occasions a pillar of strength on and off the court for her teammates.  

"Tess' departure leaves a huge hole that, honestly, may never be filled." says League Coach Dylan McPherson. "She is one of the most naturally gifted netballers I have ever seen play the game. There are countless games in her decorated career where the win could be attributed wholly and solely to Tess' performance. She was a game changer, she was a match winner and she is truly incomparable."

Although she may be hanging up the dress, Gee-Cranberg will not be a stranger to the club or the sport.

"She has set a high bar for the future club leaders and we are fortunate she is staying around to mentor Roar's future stars" says Club President Simone Pirie.  "Tess is a smart, grounded, resilient and passionate leader and has lead the club to great success. Tess has been a much loved and inspirational Club Captain at Western Roar Netball Club. We thank you Tess, and we wish you all the best for your future endeavours." 

Western Roar Netball Club is a values-based, Gold Industry Group Western Australian Netball League club located in Wembley. Our club has a highly successful Mens, Open, Under 20's and Pride Program winning "Club of the Year in 2020" and Mens, League and Under 20's Premiers in 2022. We pride ourselves on our professional programs supporting the netball stars of tomorrow.

We are currently inviting expressions of interest for the roles of:

• Head Coach
• Men's Coach

The club is seeking candidates to inspire. lead and manage the delivery of the Mens and Western Roar Programs for the 2023 season.

Please submit your expression of interest via emailing a resume to: admin@westernroar.com.au

Thursday 25 August 2022 saw a record number of athletes attend the first phase of our 20 & under and Pride team trials. Thank you to all athletes who attended and congratulations to the following athletes who have been successful in progressing to phase 2 to be held at Gold Netball Centre on Friday 9 September:

105, 106, 108, 109, 202, 203, 204, 207, 210, 212, 213, 215, 216, 221, 223, 301, 302, 308, 312, 401, 402, 403, 408, 409, 411, 503, 504, 507, 509, 511, 512, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 701, 703, 704, 708, 710, 713, 716, 719, 805, 808, 814, 817, 819, 820, 821, 900, 901, 903,  904, 905, 908, 909, 911, 912, 914, 917 and 919.

Further information will be sent to these individuals prior to the second trial date.

Western Roar are currently taking Expressions of Interest for athletes interested in being considered for a position on the 2023 Mens and Pride Boys (underpinning) team.

Please email admin@westernroar.com.au with a brief outline of your past playing experience before 2 Sept 2022.

All applications will be reviewed by a coaching panel lead by the Western Roar Head Coach.

Trials may take place dependant on numbers.

Western Roar are currently taking Expressions of Interest for female athletes interested in being considered for a position on the 2023 Open team.

Please email admin@westernroar.com.au with a brief outline of your past playing experience before 2 Sept 2022.

All applications will be reviewed by a coaching panel lead by the Western Roar Head Coach.

In unprecedented scenes at the 2022 GIG WANL Grand Finals on Sunday 6 August; Western Roar was victorious in all three WANL divisions! An amazing whole club effort and one that will be remembered for some time to come.

A huge congratulations to the athletes, coaches, support staff, volunteers, parents, partners, life members and board members that make this club truly wonderful and drive the successes both on and off the court.

3 from 3 in 2022!

At last Monday night's AGM (June 27, 2022), Western Roar presented Life Membership honours to Andrea McCulloch.

The awarding of Life Membership to Western Roar Netball Club is in recognition of the significant, sustained and lasting contribution to the sport of netball for and in the Club.

"Winning the 2015 League premiership, three Bette Alison Coach of the Year awards, Western Roar Club Person of the Year (2019), seven years as ‘Head Coach’ at the club, Netball WA League Coach of the year, and being part of NWA’s Club of the Year award are amongst Andrea’s successes. However, we also value Andrea's contribution to being a part of this great club and helping guide and shape the journey and development of so many elite netballers to become better netballers but also better people. She has helped create one of the best netball environments for our stars to shine. "      

Congratulations Andrea!

Western Roar Netball Club (WRNC) are excited to formally announce The Stables as a Gold Sponsor for the 2022 season.    

Established in 2013, Stables is a hidden oasis that pays homage to its historic beginning. This unique, fresh-faced venue is housed in one of Perth’s original horse stables from 1894. As WRNC recently experienced at our launch; when entering its iron gates and wandering down the cobblestone path at The Stables, you are transported away from the hustle and bustle, to a space perfect for eating & drinking with good company.     

“I have been an enthusiastic supporter of the Western Roar from the stands for the last few years and The Stables is very pleased to partner with such a successful and inclusive club this year.” says Tim McLernon The Stables General Manager.  

Simone Pirie, President Western Roar Netball Club says “Western Roar Netball Club are delighted to partner with The Stables. We have enjoyed many events at the Three Pound Group venues and are so pleased to be welcoming one of them as a Partner. Tim and his team have been a valued supporters of the club for years and we are excited to formalise this relationship.”      

For more information on The Stables see https://www.thestablesbar.com.au/    

Western Roar is delighted to announce JS Podiatry as a new sponsor for 2022, a family run Perth business based in East Perth.    

Launched in 2017, JS Podiatry have one of the top gait analysis systems in WA and use cutting edge technology to keep athletes at the top of their games pain free.       

Principal Podiatrist Johan Steenkamp is very excited to align with Western Roar. “We are passionate about keeping Western Roar roaring!” he said.       

Western Roar Netball Club President, Simone Pirie, is proud to be partnering with a local business which aligns with the values of the club.  "Western Roar is a leader in developing netballers and people, we are pleased to be working with JS Podiatry to ensure our athletes have access to local services and are supported by likeminded organisations delivering excellence in their field” she said.    “JS Podiatry are a successful WA family business who we have now welcomed into our Roar family”.       

JS Podiatry’s logos will be proudly worn on the Western Roar uniforms and featured on court-side signage throughout the 2022 season.