WA State Squad Announced – Slavich retires
The Western Australian State Selection Panel have recently chosen the 2022 State Squads.
The Women’s Squad is made up of 15 players with last year’s team of 12 players all accepting their spots back into the squad while past team members Linda Warburton and Denise Kelly have been added.
Also coming into the squad is Perth & Tatts member Lisa Smith. Lisa has previously won a state fours and has been working hard in the Bowls WA Academy over the past six months under the coaching of Linda Warburton. Lisa is sure to put pressure on the more established stars in the squad.
The Men’s State Squad has also been selected with 16 players being named with two of last year’s team of 12 players choosing not to continue.
The heartbeat of many Western Australian campaigns, John Slavich has made the brave decision to not continue. Only Chevy can convey what playing for WA has meant to him.
“It’s been an awesome ride my and an honor to have represented Western Australia, but I have thought about this for a while, and I’m done. Thanks for everything and everyone who has helped me to be a better player and person. I may have not been the best player, but I always gave my best for WA”
While John will not be pushing for selection he has certainly not been lost to WA’s push for a National Title and has offered his services to play against the squad during the season.
The second player who will not be pushing for selection this year is Glenn Pauling. Glenn was selected in the team for the first-time last year but is unable to commit to selection this year. Glenn plans to spend a number of months visiting family and friends back in New Zealand while the selection process is taking place. We wish Glenn all the best and look forward to having him back in contention next season.
Recent WA State Singles Champion David Downey was approached but unfortunately due to limited availability at this time he was unable to take up a position.
Five players from last year’s squad have retained their position with Blake Butler, Jack East, Shane Knott, Shane Loftus and Scott Walker all pushing for selection. Also added to the squad for the first time is Doubleview’s Brad White. Brad has been playing Premier League for many years and has shown he is a natural sportsman with high level talent in other sports.
Squad members will come together for the first time on Sunday 27th February as they begin the campaign for the National Side Series in October.
Women’s State Squad
Chris Ace Watson Mosman Park
Donna Blackwell Melville
Lisa Brannan Melville
Lisa Featherby Mosman Park
Denise Kelly Mosman Park
Kristina Krstic Manning
Laura Merz Manning
Robyn O’Brien Manning
Hailey Packer Manning
Jenny Parker Mosman Park
Shari Solly North Beach
Lisa Smith Perth & Tatts
Kaitlin Tyrrell Osborne Park
Shaan Saunders Osborne Park
Linda Warburton Mosman Park
Men’s State Squad
Clive Adams Cambridge
Russell Bates Doubleview
Bill Brandsma Kalamunda
Blake Butler Manning
Jack East Osborne Park
Cameron Harris Cambridge
Warren Holt Wagin
Shane Knott Manning
Shane Loftus Osborne Park
Dale Marsland Mosman Park
Blake Nairn Cambridge
Cody Packer Osborne Park
Dave Rankin Kardinya
Scott Walker South Perth
Brad White Doubleview
Anthony Williams Doubleview
