Roosters plan presentation night
The Woy Woy Roosters Rugby League Football Club will hold its annual Presentation Dinner on Saturday, October 24.
Despite finishing out of the semi finals for the second year running, the club had some positive moments in this year's season, which will receive attention on the night, according to club secretary Mr Peter Read.
"The highlight for 2009 was veteran captain coach Jade Mason playing his 200th first grade game for the club against Ourimbah on August 16," Mr Read said.
"Mason joined the Roosters in 1999 and has played in grand finals in 2001, 2006, and 2007 winning all three and captaining the team in 2006.
"In front of his family and a host of former team mates and friends, Mason was presented with a commemorative jumper and will be afforded life membership of the club in acknowledgement of his record breaking achievement."
Mr Read said another long-serving Rooster and premiership winning player Scott Wilesmith joined the prestigious 100 Club when he played his 100th first grade match against Umina.
"Scott was joined on the day by Roosters greats Brad Berry, Steve McKenzie, Noel Annand and Jade Mason who have all played 100 top grade games for Woy Woy," Mr Read said.
"Many young Roosters made the step up to the top grade in 2009.
"Under-18 players Brendan Neal, Alex Baxter, Daniel Markham and Danny Leslie all made their first grade debut for Woy Woy and showed that they all have a long career ahead of them.
"Danny Leslie in particular was a revelation in 2009.
"While still eligible for Under-17s, he and his brother Rhys were nothing short of brilliant in the Under-18s and Under-20s when required, having represented the victorious Central Coast-Hunter in the Country Championships.
"Being the only Roosters team to make the Semi Finals, the Under-20s, coached by Geoff Staunton, were eliminated by the Umina Bunnies in the second week but showed plenty of potential throughout 2009.
"Drew and Shay Neist, Ryan Wallbank, Blake McLean played first grade while most of the squad at some time or another supported the senior grades by playing reserve grade.
"Hardworking lock Shawn Nelson scored in excess of 100 points while Blake McLean scored 23 tries playing at hooker.
"The Under-17s squad played on a Friday night at Mingara and while not a perfect situation, 22 players gamely faced up each week doing the club and their coaches Scott and Michael Markham proud."
Press release, 10 Sep 2009
Peter Read, Woy Woy Rugby League Football Club