Roosters hold season launch

More than 120 players, sponsors and supporters have joined together for the season launch of the Woy Woy Roosters Rugby League Football Club.

Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW and Australian rugby league "legend" Steve Mortimer, Bears great Greg Florimo and "larrikin" jockey Allan "Robbo" Robinson were also on hand to help the Woy Woy Roosters kick off its season in style.

Club marketing and promotions manager Mr Peter Read thanked the club committee and all players and supporters who made the night a great success.

"Mortimer assisted with the MC duties after entertaining everyone with some great anecdotes of his years in rugby league," Mr Read said.

"Central Coast Bears CEO Greg Florimo gave a great insight into the Bears prospects for inclusion in the NRL before Robbo brought the house down in his usual irreverent manner, with some great yarns of the mischief he is known for.

"Plenty of Roosters greats were also on hand including John Monie, Steve McKenzie, Brad Berry, Greg Hillard, Dave Warwick, Hayden Berry, Garry Nissen and Harry Overton along with current stars Jade Mason, Dave Maryska, Troy McLellan, Glenn McLellan and Scott

Wilesmith.

"Following the unveiling of Woy Woys Sponsors for 2010, new coach Les Lowe had the opportunity to talk about his hopes for the season, while new signings Matt Riddle, Aaron Hardman and Adam Tippett were introduced to the gathering and all gave their thoughts on the season ahead.

"The night was capped off with an impressive memorabilia auction which was well supported, with guests leaving with items such as a signed and framed Micheal Hussey jumper, signed Danny Green and Roy Jones Jnr boxing gloves and a framed Australian jumper."

Press release, 4 Apr 2010 Peter Read, Woy Woy Rugby League Club