WACA finalises Warriors Squad for 2006-07

The Western Australian Cricket Association has finalised the Western Warriors squad for the forthcoming season, with a number of players being rewarded for good performances in the WACA District League.

Shawn Gillies and Clint Heron have both been offered contracts after making their First Class debuts last summer while former rookie contracted players Aaron Heal and Andrew James have been upgraded to full contracts after good seasons for Perth and University respectively.

Claremont-Nedlands paceman Tim MacDonald has also been added to the squad after an incredible WACA District League season that saw him snare 70 wickets at 11.63.

Warriors Coach Wayne Clark said that making sure the core of the squad stayed together and rewarding players who performed well in club cricket were the key factors when awarding contracts for 2006-07.

"We're pretty confident that the core of our group has what it takes to win silverware in the domestic competitions and keeping them all in Warriors colours was our aim," Clark said.

"To be able to then offer contracts to guys that have consistently performed at club level was important in adding depth to the squad and shows the faith that we have in the WACA District League."

Three other new players have been added to the Warriors rookie squad, with Gosnells batsman Luke Pomersbach, Scarborough all rounder Theo Doropoulos and former Victorian leg spinner Josh Mangan all being awarded rookie contracts.

Beau Casson is the only major departure from the 2005-06 squad, with Murray Goodwin and Ryan Campbell retiring while Brad Williams and rookie Justin Coetzee were not offered new contracts.

Western Warriors 2006-07 Squad

Full Contracts

David Bandy, Brett Dorey, Ben Edmondson, Sean Ervine, Shawn Gillies, Aaron Heal, Clint Heron, Mathew Inness, Andrew James, Tim MacDonald, Steve Magoffin, Shaun Marsh, Scott Meuleman, Marcus North, Chris Rogers, Luke Ronchi, Adam Voges, Darren Wates and Peter Worthington.

Rookie Contracts

Aaron Crawford, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Davis, Theo Doropoulos, Craig King, Josh Mangan and Luke Pomersbach.

Cricket Australia Contracts

Adam Gilchrist, Brad Hogg, Mike Hussey, Justin Langer and Damien Martyn.