Junior Roosters' season ends
The Woy Woy Junior Roosters has held its end of season presentation night, with president Mr Tim McParlane summarising the year's activities.
He said the events which helped celebrate the club's 50 year anniversary were all well supported.
"The 50th reunion in June was a great night with a large crowd in attendance to see the Hall of Fame announced.
"Our Development Day held in July with assistance from ARL Development had over 130 participants not only from Woy Woy but also from neighbouring clubs and some boys and girls who don't play rugby league," said Mr McParlane.
"We held the Rite of Passage Night for both our Under-13 teams and our Under-14 team.
"The night included a presentation on social media and illicit drugs in society with the Under-13 boys also being presented with club bags on the night.
"Both Under-13 teams and their coaching staff attended a trip to the State of Origin game in Sydney and the Woy Woy Cup again had good representation from local schools, with a fantastic display of footy all day.
"Our building project of the new barbecue area was also finally completed, our fundraising and social events were both successful and fun for all who attended and our Rooster Round-Ups continue to be enjoyed by all who attend them."
The club had 266 registered players and fielded 19 teams representing the club in every age group in the CCDJRL competition: one in the Under-7s, 14s and 16s and two in each of the Under-6s, 8s, 9s, 10s, 11s, 12s, 13s and 15s.
A ones team was also fielded in all age groups except for the Under-16s.
Of the 12 teams playing competitive football, five made the semi-finals 10-3s, 11-3s, 12-3s, 13-1s and 15's with the12-1s narrowly missing out on semi-final berth, finishing in fifth spot on points.
The 10-3s were beaten in the minor semi-finals with the other four teams making the finals.
The 11-3s and 13-1s won their games and the 12-3s and 15-1s were beaten.
The 11-3s and 13-1s were both up against undefeated teams in the grand final and were both successful in winning the premiership.
The club had 16 players chosen in development squads for this year and of those, seven were chosen for representative teams: Max Bovis in the Under-13s; Ryan Donnelly in the Under-14s; Loughlin Kirwan, James Methven, Guy Pearson, Joe Williams and Liam Swan in the Under-15s.
"Two of our players received awards at the CCDJRL presentation night in September."
Max Bovis from the Under-13s was awarded the Best Forward for the Under-13s representative team and was also named Best Player on grand final day for all International Grand Finals.
Kurt Burrell was named Under-16-2s Best and Fairest.
Mr McParlane said: "For our club to function as well and smoothly as it does the contribution of funds and time from a number of organisations and individuals is required and very much appreciated."
He thanked sponsors, committee members, ground managers, First Aid officers, coaches, managers, trainers, parents, guardians, carers, supporters and players.
Mr McParlane said: "The 2013 season ahead looks to be a promising one for the Roosters."
He said the club would be fielding competitive teams in all age groups.
There was the possibility of a larger number of players being chosen in representative squads and more teams reaching grand finals.
The year would also the start of a relationship with the Easts Group and in particular the Sydney Roosters "which is very exciting", said Mr McParlane.
Major award winners were: 6 Gold: Bailey Chislett, 6 Green: Eden Wolfe, 7 Green: Beau Phillips, 8 White: Brayden Purcell, 8 Green: Toby Pymble, 9 Gold: Cooper Staunton, 9-1s: Scott Mateer and Nathan Redhead, 10-1s: Mino Polaia, 10-3s: Joel Saley, 11-1s: Jack Young, 11-3s: Issac Zadravic, 12-3s: Mitchell Wright, 13-1s: Luke Moore, 13-2s: Cooper Lovell, 14-1s: Matt Purcell and Max Edwards, 15-1s: Joe Williams, 15-2s: Harry Newcombe
16-2s: Kurt Burrell.
Under-15s Players' Player awards were won by: Dean Sullivan 15-2s, Sam Bovis15-1s
Under-16's Players' Player: Kurt Burrell
President's Award Most Improved International Player: Matt Purcell 14-1s
President's Award Most Improved Under-16s: Jordan Wynberg
Mini Player with Most Potential: Scott Mateer 9-1s
Mod Player with Most Potential: John Saley 12-1s
International Player with Most Potential: James Methven 15-1s
Club Person of the Year: Rachael Harrington
Coach Of The Year: John Faulkner 11-3s
100 Games: CJ Ellis, Ethan Church, Issac Jones, Luke Besley, Kyle Mclean, Michael Kirwan, Loughlin Kirwan, Mitch Richardson, Lewis Laycock, Mitch Morgan, Jarrod Lynch, Sam Bovis, Nathan Bawden, Josh Sharma, Pat Thompson, Josh Richardson
150 Games: Ryan Jewiss.
Dedicated Player Award - 10 Years of Service: Aaron Redhead (2011), Dean Sullivan (2011), Ryan Jewiss, Braidon Little, Josh Richardson
Dedicated Club Service Award - Junior Life Membership: Aaron Redhead
2013 Club Captain: Sean Downey
Media release, 16 Oct 2012
Tim McParlane, Woy Woy Junior Roosters Rugby League Club