Roosters at junior development day

A Junior Rugby League Development Clinic, hosted by the Woy Woy Roosters, was held at Woy Woy Oval on Saturday, February 15, with over 200 players participating.

Participants, aged between six and 16 years, were put through a number of basic drills by development staff from Sydney Roosters as well as injured players Mitchell Pearce, Jared Warerea-Hargreaves, Shaun Kenny-Dowall and new signing Sonny Bill Williams.

At the completion of the clinic, the entire 36 player Sydney Roosters squad made themselves available for autographs and photographs.

"The entire squad were fantastic with all the children and were more than happy to chat and sign all sorts of gear on offer," said Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club president Tim McParlane.

"Sonny Bill Williams was a big hit for all, especially one of Woy Woy's Under-15 players, Lewis Laycock, who was not only celebrating his birthday but got the opportunity to meet his football hero and get a photo or two with him as well.

"Jared Warerea-Hargreaves, the Kiwi hard man, was fantastic with everyone especially the younger ones.

"During the drills he was having as much fun as the kids.

"His excitement and enthusiasm was infectious.

"It was great to see players from other clubs such as Umina, Toukley and Erina, as well as children who don't play the game having so much fun."

Media Release 19 Feb 2013

Tim McParlane, Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club