The club has experienced many highs and lows that few other organisations could possibly fathom in a short period of time.

The Roosters won the first division flag in 2009 and 2010, before being promoted to the BDAFL in 2011.

They claimed four victories in their inaugural season in the Black Diamond Cup.

But, despite the club’s objections, the Roosters were relegated a year later, then promptly set about winning first division again in an undefeated campaign.

In 2013, Singleton returned to the BDAFL, picking up three scalps.

Twelve months down the track, the club finished seventh, winning one game for the season.

In 2015, a player exodus was difficult to overcome, with the Roosters opting to go back to first division.

However, a successful start to 2016 has Bates confident the organisation has turned things around, on and off the park.

The full forward, who hails from South Australia, joined the senior outfit two years ago.

“I originally got involved with the juniors as my son Jesse, 13, was playing,” he said.

“Now, I’m running out in first division and I’m also part of a new executive that is making big strides in 2016.

“We’re looking forward to a bright future in the BDAFL.”

That’s a different story from when he arrived at the club.

“The Roosters were in a dire position financially, and also finding it difficult to attract players,” Bates said.

“Game one in 2015 saw 15 players turn up for two grades of football.

“It was a very difficult situation for all involved.

“We’ve stuck at it though, and started to turn things around in the second half of last season.

“The club had some wins on the back of high fitness levels gained through hard work and many players having to play two games each week.”

Building on this momentum, the Roosters were pro-active in the off-season.

A new executive appointed Stephan Nester as senior coach.

The mentor, who had previously overseen the under-17s, established a player leadership group and the committee worked hard to create effective and open communication lines with their players, officials, families, supporters and sponsors.

The Roosters also appointed Mark Roser to run their 2016 pre-season.

He based it on lessons learnt from the Sydney Swans Academy.

In November, 50 players hit the training paddock and that number has stayed relatively consistent into the season proper, enabling the club to field two full sides in first and second division, as well as a team in the expanded GE women’s competition.

“We’d like to be strong in all grades,” Bates said.

“Being successful in second division and the women’s format is a priority.

“The ‘firsts’ are in good form, having not dropped a match in 2016.”

When asked what the future holds for the Roosters and what the club’s ambitions were, Bates identified the following goals:

* Get back to the Black Diamond Cup

* Focus on recruitment of players at all age and skill levels

* Develop strategy to strengthen competitiveness of second division team

* Aim for finals in 2016 (definite goal for first division but ideally for as many grades as possible)

* Look to source more players at the under-13, 15 and 17 level, creating a pipeline for the senior grades

* Strengthen the club culture, an example of which is members of the leadership group attending junior training every week

* Being financially sound, allowing development of the club, its facilities and developing the club’s image on and off the field

* Having good functions and establishing a strong social environment with the help of their major sponsor, the Imperial Hotel

* Developing their Rose Point Park headquarters, the club has a grant application for an LED electronic scoreboard

“That would be an exciting addition if the application is successful,” Bates said.

“We’re very appreciative of the time that other clubs have given us in providing advice in how to build a club and its culture.

“That assistance has been invaluable and will go a long way in helping the Roosters now and into the future.”

After starting the season with three wins, the Roosters take on Killarney Vale at Rose Point Park on Saturday with second division starting at noon and the firsts at 2pm.