Roosters start training
The Woy Woy Roosters Rugby League Football Club started training at the Brisbane Water Secondary College on November 17.
Under the watchful eye of new first grade coach Mr Les Lowe and reserve grade captain-coach Mr Shane Fields, 40 contracted senior players battled the warm conditions to complete the first session of a four-week pre-season program devised by new head conditioner Mr Warwick Faint.
"While the Woy Woy Roosters have made some new signings for the coming season, old faces included the legendary Jade Mason, Glenn McLellan, Troy McLellan, Ryan Varley, Scott Wilesmith, Cheyne Hall and Shane Wilson," marketing and promotions manager Mr Peter Read said.
"Mason and Wilesmith played their 200th and 100th first grade games for Woy Woy in 2009 and will be looking to add to their tallies in 2010.
"The club expects youngsters Drew Neist, Shay Neist, Ryan Maskill, Shawn Nelson, Jake Smith, Brent Bovis and Richard Walker to all make an impact in the seniors' grades having been outstanding for the Roosters in the Under-20s this year.
"After being welcomed to the Roosters at a recent informal meet and greet, the majority of new players to the club for 2010 were in attendance for their first training session, including Tim Bovis (Umina), Adam Tippett (Sydney Bulls), Ryan Briggs (Terrigal), Mick Maryska (Ourimbah), Matt Riddle (Erina), Jake Morris and Geoff Wilkin (Ourimbah) who will all strengthen the Roosters as they aim to move up the ladder.
"The club's most recent signing is former Roosters junior Aaron Hardman, who returns to Woy Woy having played first grade for Erina and Ourimbah.
"Hardman will also have the added responsibility of filling the assistant first grade coach role under Les Lowe."
Mr Read said Roosters supporters can get all the latest on the club at www.woywoyroosters.com.au
Press release, 22 Nov 2009
Peter Read, Woy Woy Rugby League Football Club