Point Cook coach Carmine Conte will stand down at the end of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone season.
Conte, a life member at the club, returned to coach the side last season as the club started a new era.
The club announced on social media that Conte had advised that this season would be his last coaching the club.
The Warriors on Monday released advertisement for the role for 2025-26.
“This is an exciting opportunity to lead the men’s program at a cricket club with a proud history in our local community, and with the support of a dedicated and united committee,” the club said.
“We are the fastest growing cricket club in the western suburbs area and aim to be the number one destination for cricketers of all levels who live in our region.
“With a goal to continually strengthen and develop our player list and culture as we strive for a program that produces sustained success.”
Conte said when he was first appointed coach it was about developing an exciting and talented group of players throughout all the grades.
In round one this season, the Warriors had four players 16 and under.
“We’re looking at a little bit of the now and a little bit for the future,” he said at the time.
“The juniors are really coming on and we have that mixture of experience and juniors.
“This year we’re trying to win it while developing a system. We have a good philosophy to build within ourselves.”
The Warriors returned to the field after the Christmas break on Saturday against Gellibrand in a two-day clash.
The Warriors were bowled out for 177 in the 66th over after winning the toss and deciding to bat.
Captain David Hicks rescued the innings for the Warriors, who were in trouble at 6-101.
Hicks finished 61 not out.
Gellibrand had to face 11 overs at the end of day one.
It finished the day at 1-22. Max Rouvray was the wicket taker for the Warriors.
In other matches, Point Cook Centrals is in trouble against Caroline Springs.
The Sharks were bowled out for just 110 in the 54th over. Krishan Alang top scored with 30.
Caroline Springs finished the day at 4-55.
Mayank Sharma has two wickets for the Sharks.
Both Point Cook sides were set to be in action on Tuesday night, after deadline, in the T20 competition.
The Warriors were set to face Newport-Digman and the Sharks were set to face Wyndham Vale.
After three rounds of the competition, the Sharks were on top undefeated with the Warriors in third spot with two wins.
Meanwhile, the Warriors women’s side’s match with Aberfeldie was washed out after storms hit on Sunday.
