1990 article in budget, “Coaches in profile” – Gerard Neesham. Many of the Claremont players have described the Claremont coach as ‘exceptional’.  They agree that his approach to the game is “revolutionary” but none are willing to pass on Neesham’s winning formula.  Since collecting the WAFL premiership in his debut season in 1987, Claremont have featured in the past 2 grand finals.

The ability to develop young players into confident league footballers has been the key to his success.