Four tight contests for Roosters

The Woy Woy Roosters played The Entrance Tigers at Bateau Bay in what turned out to be four tight contests for round 13.

Woy Woy first grade got out to a 16 to six lead against the Tigers.

However the Roosters let the match slip from their grasp late in the contest, having to settle for a 22-all draw at fulltime, according to club president Mr Geoff Staunton.

"Despite taking a point from the match, Woy Woy sits three points outside the top five, with every match now becoming critical to their end of season hopes," Mr Staunton said.

"Adam Tippett once again guided the side around the park beautifully and got great support from Geoff Wilkin, who crossed for a four pointer, as did Matt Riddle, Drew Neist and Shaun O'Cass.

"Meanwhile with only minutes left it looked like our reserve graders were back on the winners list, however a late penalty saw the Tigers draw level, with the final result being a 20-all draw.

"Try scorers for Woy Woy were Peter Benham, Ryan Wallbank and Brent Bovis, who all played strongly.

"Dane Budd had the kicking boots on, with three goals adding to his usual quality performance."

Mr Staunton said Woy Woy open age grade were fighting for their semi final hopes needing to seal a win over the Tigers to stay in touch with the top five.

"Despite playing good football in patches, the Roosters couldn't get on top of the Tigers, who took the win 16 points to eight," Mr Staunton said.

"Andy Taylor and Michael Markham took the ball up strongly while Justin Maskill did some good things before being dispatched with eight minutes to go.

"Once again youngsters DJ Markham and Blake Harrington helped out by backing up from the Under-19s.

"Woy Woy Under-19s got things underway at 9am facing the high flying Tigers after Woy Woy had themselves won eight matches in a row up to this point.

"Things didn't go according to plan with the well-drilled Tigers taking the spoils with a 22 to nil win.

"Despite the score-line the Roosters never stopped competing with Mitchell Manson, Justin McDermott and Chad Walsh continuing their great form of late."

Website, 14 Jul 2010 Geoff Staunton, Woy Woy RLFC