Third loss in a row for Woy Woy

Central Coast premiers The Entrance Tigers consigned the injury-ravaged Woy Woy to their third defeat in as many weeks, scoring a 26-8 victory in a scrappy round 17 rugby league game at Bateau Bay on August 14.

Two tries in five minutes, scored by rookie left winger Ryan Donnelly, saw the visitors' lead 8-6 midway through the opening half however the Tigers were gifted a four pointer shortly thereafter.

A Woy Woy dropped ball landed right in the lap of an appreciative Nathan Cooper and the Tigers centre strolled over to score the simplest of tries.

The premiers struck again in the shadows of half time when Logan Granger linked with Tim Nawaqatabu; the giant prop crashing over from close range to extend the Tigers advantage to 10 at the break.

A lamentable second half saw both sides stumble and bumble their way toward an appropriately wailing fulltime siren.

The Entrance and Woy Woy currently sit second and third on the First Grade competition ladder with just a single round remaining to be completed.

There is every likelihood that the two teams will resume hostilities in the Qualifying Semi Final to be played at Sohier Park on August 28.

The Elimination Semi Final, to be played at Erina Oval on the preceding day, is shaping as a clash between neighbours, Erina and Kincumber, although Northern Lakes still maintain hopes of leapfrogging the Colts during the final round.

Minor premiers Wyong remain red hot favourites to claim this year's title having dominated throughout the season.

Media release, Aug 15, 2016

Andrew Stark, Central Coast rugby league