Gerald Celarc joined Canterbury in 1978 as a centre.

Gerald was a regular member of the Under 23 team and after a three-year break, Gerald returned to the club in 1982 and started the season in the Under 23 team.

Gerald became a regular member of the reserve grade team by the end of the season.

In 1983, Gerald was a regular member of the reserve grade team and received the opportunity to play first grade as a replacement.

In 1984, Gerald joined Western Suburbs to play 32 games from 1984 to 1985.