Roosters show good trial form

The Woy Woy Roosters First Grade team has started its season campaign in style with solid wins over Toukley and Terrigal in the first two rounds of the Country Rugby League pre-season tournament, according to head coach Mr Les Lowe.

The club's new signing of Adam Tippett stepped out in Woy Woy colours for the first time against the Hawks and led the Roosters around the park in their 36 to nil win.

Former Premiership winning player Chris Hyde continued his good form from the Manly trial, scoring two tries and generally causing Toukley some headaches, while Jade Mason, Aaron Hardman and Scott Wilesmith headed up a dominant forward pack.

In the round two match against Terrigal, the Roosters battled difficult conditions to prevail 54 to four against the Sharks.

"Again Chris Hyde was the star, however the re-emergence of the legendary Dave Maryska continues to be the talking point around the Roosters camp," club marketing and promotions manager Mr Peter Read said.

"Maryska, who has played in excess of 70 First Grade games, returned from rugby this season with the hope of playing with his brother Mick.

"This dream may well play out, with Dave among Woy Woy's best in its three trials thus far."

Mr Read said first grade coach Mr Les Lowe was happy with the squad's progress but knew only too well that trial form could be quickly forgotten.

"I'm pretty happy with the way our new guys are coming together," Mr Lowe said.

"Our defence has been great, only letting in one try - but it doesn't count for much when we face Berkley Vale in round one."

The Woy Woy Roosters lower grades also recorded wins against Toukley and Terrigal, with youngsters Alex Baxter, Adam Howe, Brent Bovis, DJ Markham and Brendan Neal showing the benefits of their pre-season training with the first grade squad.

Woy Woy play its first competition game against Berkeley Vale on Sunday, April 11, at Berkeley Vale Oval.

Press release, 14 Mar 2010 Peter Read, Woy Woy Rugby League Football Club