Senior players farewelled

Two-hundred first grade game stalwart Jade Mason and premiership winning second rower Daniel King were farewelled from Woy Woy Oval as the semi final bound Woy Woy Roosters claimed a 34-16 victory against Toukley on August 22.

In a gritty contest the Roosters led 18-nil at half time courtesy of tries to Brendan Neal, Tim Bovis and Shay Neist and three goals to Adam Tippett.

"The second half degenerated somewhat, but the Roosters managed two tries through Mick Maryska and Glenn McLellan," according to club president Mr Geoff Staunton.

"Tippett added two further goals to make it five from five for the day.

"Roosters first grade have finished in fourth place which will see them face Erina on August 28, at MacKillop Oval, Kincumber, in the elimination semi final.

"Our reserve grade needed a victory over the Hawks to maintain a top three spot, and looked to be well in control holding a 22-12 lead over the visitors, with Dane Budd and Shane Wilson leading the way.

"The Hawks however had other ideas scoring two late tries to snatch a 24-22 win from the stunned Roosters.

"The loss relegates Woy Woy to fifth place and another appointment with Toukley, also on August 28 at Kincumber.

"Our open age grade limped across the finish line with a 64-16 loss to the top three Hawks.

"Down 40-nil, the lads rallied in the second half but were outclassed by a good opposition.

"Meanwhile a 36-18 win to our Under-19s made no difference to the side finishing in third place on the ladder.

"Ryan Hughes, Blake Harrington and Chris 'Tookey' Norman had good games, and will need a repeat performance on August 29, when they face Terrigal in the qualifying semi at Sohier Park."

Website, 23 Aug 2010 Geoff Staunton, Woy Woy RLFC