Warren Martin is the new Rochester Football Netball Club president. Photo: Andrew Mole
New leadership has been elected at Rochester Football Netball Club.
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Committee member Warren Martin has stepped into the president’s role, taking on the job at the AGM on Tuesday, November 10.
Martin will take over from outgoing president Justin Cleary, who led the club for the past four years.
Cleary’s tenure included challenging times during and in the aftermath of the 2022 floods, but also saw the club achieve on and off the field.
The club’s efforts after the floods saw it recognised as the 2023 National Community Club of the Year and, in 2025, its 150th year, the club’s senior side progressed all the way to the grand final.
“The presidency was never a position I coveted, but one I will always cherish,” Cleary said in his 2026 president’s report, posted to social media.
“Helping the RFNC and the community over the past four years has been as enriching as it has been an honour.
“I wish the new president and committee continued success and I feel confident we will be a leading force for the next 150 years.”
The club welcomed Martin to the role on its social media.
“We are excited to have Warren leading the Tigers into a new chapter and look forward to the passion and leadership he will bring to the role,” the club said.
“Thank you, Justin, for everything you have done for the Tigers, and congratulations to Warren on his appointment.”
Justin Cleary departs the presidency after four years in the role.
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