Close game at Woy Woy

Woy Woy Oval hosted round 15 of the Central Coast Rugby Union match between Woy Woy and Northlakes on Saturday, July 19.

It was the closest game of the round, according to Central Coast Rugby Union president Mr Larry Thomson.

He said: "Northlakes scored right on fulltime to win the game by 21 points to 20 over Woy Woy.

"Woy Woy probably deserved to win this game and did everything to do it.

"Woy Woy jumped to a handy lead of 20 points to 7, midway through the second half, and looked home.

"But a break in play through injury and some concerted play by Northlakes saw them score two converted tries in the final minutes to win the game.

"Down 20-14, it was right on the ball that Northlakes dived over under the posts to allow the conversion to get Northlakes out of jail."

Mr Thomson said Woy Woy played its best rugby of the year and would be most disappointed with the loss.

"However, Northlake through the win remain in fifth position and still maintain their outside chance of a semi final spot," Mr Thomson said.

"Best players for Northlakes were prop Matt Lanzini who was tireless all day, second rower Glen Stone who was strong as usual, and winger Wade Dignam who scored yet another try in the match.

"Woy Woy had several excellent players including flanker Dean Burkwood and number eight Danny May who were strong right across the paddock.

"Second rower Dave Plunkett led from the front and was an inspiration for his team mates for the entire 80 minutes."

Following round 15, Woy Woy first grade were placed eighth on the ladder with 16 points.

In second grade, Woy Woy defeated Northlakes 26-8, while third grade were defeated 19-0.

The Woy Woy Under-19s were defeated by Terrigal 19-17.

Due to a general bye, no games were played on July 26.

Press release, 26 Jul 2008 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union