Singleton 12.8-80 defeated by Warners Bay 13.3-81.

Publicity officer Richard Wilkes says the team feels like it was a win that got away.

“They out hustled Warners Bay early but their fitness was the critical difference in the end with the Roosters failing to stop a seven goal final quarter by Warners Bay,” he says.

The Roosters had the score board pressure for majority of the game and had a small lead at half time which they extended to 15 points at the end of the third. 

It looked likely for the Roosters to score their first win of the season with the final quarter going goal for goal early. In the final five minutes the boys began to tire and they surrendered the lead.

Warners Bay scored four unanswered goals late in the game to put their nose in front at the final siren.

However, they did take some confidence out of the game and believe a win is imminent after matching it with one of the top sides.

An important inclusion to the team was Joel Deacon who returned from injury. His presence was heavily felt by dominating the ruck. He provided plenty of ball to the play makers.

“Skipper” Matthew Tull and Jordan Jeffries-Tapper worked at his feet, winning the ball for a Roosters attack.

Daine Cowburn, Paul Tapper and Donald Hornby Waring were key defenders holding a good line of defence.

Up forward the crowd became very familiar with the Kolatchew family. The father/sons trio having a field day, scoring eight of the Roosters goals.

Goal Kickers: J. Kolatchew 4, P. Kolatchew 3, O. Moody 2, C. Faulder, E. Kolatchew, L. Foote.

Best Players: J. Deacon, C. Capell, D. Cowburn, M. Tull, E. Kolatchew, J. Jeffriess-Tapper.

All thee grades are back at home this coming Saturday. The Roosters are hosting Wyong Magpies. Make plans to cheer, cheer the red and the white. First game set to kick off at 10am.