Roosters ready for first round clash

The Woy Woy Roosters are set to start their 2011 Premiership campaign with a highly anticipated first round clash with the Umina Bunnies at Woy Woy Oval on Sunday, March 27.

After a disappointing finish to the 2010 season with a semi-final loss to Erina, the Roosters First Grade team is keen to get the season off to a winning start against the Bunnies.

Once again the Roosters will be coached by Les Lowe and will field a team with experienced players such as Adam Tippett, Aaron Hardman, Geoff Wilkin and Tim Bovis.

Under-19s players James Murphy (five-eighth) and Zane Rickert (wing) will make their first grade debuts for the Roosters, and join another Roosters junior Alex Baxter as the rising stars of the Woy Woy squad.

New signing,19-year-old Boydie-Lee Symes has impressed, playing in the front row during the trials and has secured his place in the pack alongside the experienced Wilkin.

The Roosters lower grades are also chock full of talent, with Bob Gordon (Reserve) Aaron McLean (Open) and Frank "Junior" Johnson heading the coaching staff for each side.

Media Release, 18 Mar 2011 Peter Read, Woy Woy RLFC