Roosters run out of luck

After scraping home against Berkeley Vale in round one, the Woy Woy Roosters first grade side's luck ran out suffering a 32 to 28 defeat against Kincumber at Woy Woy Oval on April 18.

The Roosters problems of the previous week surfaced again, with poor ball control and discipline contributing to the loss.

Even so, midway through the second half it looked like Woy Woy would prevail when Adam Tippett scored to give the home side a lead of 28 to 16.

The Colts were not to be denied with their enthusiasm and commitment allowing them to claw back the lead and gain two valuable competition points.

Once again for the Roosters, back rower Tim Bovis was outstanding, gaining both the three points and players player award in consecutive weeks.

Reserve grade turned up to play, blowing the Colts away by the tune of 44 to nil and in doing so sit on top of the reserve grade ladder.

The Neist brothers were brilliant scoring three tries between them, and generally creating havoc, but it was Dane Budd who was named man of the match, scoring a try and kicking four goals in a solid all-around game.

Captain-coach Ian Willis returned from injury for the open age side, and with 15 minutes remaining it look like back to back wins for the Roosters.

However some ill discipline cost dearly, allowing Central Wyong to cross for two late tries to record a 32 to 28 win.

Woy Woy halfback Joel Weeks continued his great form, cutting the Bulldogs apart with a haul of 14 points from two tries and three goals.

The Under-19s got the day underway, mixing some solid football with some scrappy play to record their first win for the season with a 24 to 18 win over the Colts.

Fullback Brendan Neal scored right on half-time to give Woy Woy the advantage, with second half three pointers to Danny Leslie and young halfback Mitchell Manson sealing the deal.

Newcomer James Murphy made his debut for Woy Woy in style being named man of the match and players player for a great all around effort.

Website, 20 Apr 2010 Woy Woy Rugby League Football Club