Roosters have something to crow about

At last the Roosters have something to crow about with the new infrastructure at Woy Woy Oval.

At this time, I can report that the two buildings are nearing completion.

The 600-seat grandstand includes a large broadcasting box, a cafe and a lift for the disabled.

The playing surface was a swamp-area and three-feet of soil have been dug out to make way for the new surface.

The ground has been moved very close to the tennis courts and has been watered and mowed for the past eight weeks.

It really looks terrific.

As school boys during the Second World War, we were taken to the oval to play teams from Gosford Primary and Kincumber Orphanage (for example).

I remember the priest who accompanied these boys and some readers may recall him."

His name was Father Croke and he was a wonderful man.

It brings me no joy at all to learn that we are going from a 12-team competition to a 10-team one with the loss of Central Wyong and the probable loss of the Umina Bunnies.

The volunteers and committees for these clubs worked hard to keep the game alive.

Can you imagine going to the football without the local derby between the Roosters and the Bunnies?

I know one thing.

We double our takings when these two teams meet and I wish Umina well in their appeal against their suspension.

We'll probably hear more about the official opening of the new ground over the next few weeks.

I feel Peninsula residents will be proud to have this new facility and it should bring visitors to our town, which we badly need.

Email, 8 Feb 2016

Bruce Richards, Woy Woy