Luke Curry will step in as the Pakenham Warriors Championship Men head coach for the remainder of 2025 after Rob Roberts stepped down from the role last week.
Roberts has had a fantastic impact on Pakenham in his time as head coach, guiding the Warriors all the way from Division 2 to Championship in just three years.
Curry has been his long-standing assistant, with the club making the new appointment after a meeting with the playing group.
“It was a bit of a shock,” Warriors Youth Men head coach Braden Venning said of Roberts’ decision.
“He’s done so much positive for the club, he’s really brought about a change in culture and professionalism within the club and it’s helped push our teams to higher divisions and higher ranks across the board.
“We wish him all the best on his future endeavours.
Curry has started well in the new role, going 2-1 in his first three games at the helm.
The respect he’s got around the club made him an easy and seamless choice to take the reins.
“Luke’s a beautiful man, he’s just a really good fella,” Venning said of Curry.
“It’s a really good opportunity for him.
“He’s got two really good assistants stepping in as well with Mike Donovan and Paul Bannister.”
Roberts was contacted for comment.
