The Western Rams are on the hunt for a new senior football coach for next year’s Western Football League division 2.
The club announced on social media that senior coach Ash Pritchard and reserves coach Chris Arnold would ‘unfortunately’ no longer be part of the club’s coaching staff next season.
“Western Rams would love to extend a huge thank you to our senior coach Ash Pritchard and our reserves coach Chris Arnold,” the club said on social media.
“Both men were crucial parts of our 2024 season and we wish them both the very best in the future.
“There will always be a place at the club for the both of you.”
Pritchard joined the club this season having coached back until the early 2000s. His most recent coaching stint came at Lismore Swans, where he led them to their first finals appearance in 20 years, before joining the Rams.
Under Pritchard, the Rams returned to the winners list for the first time since 2018 when they beat North Sunshine.
They also beat Tarneit to finish with two wins in their first season in the Western league. They were competitive in a number of other matches as well.
Arnold coached the reserves side the past two years and played his 250th and final game in the final round of the season.
The club has put out an advertisement seeking a senior coach, reserves coach and assistant coaches for next season.
