Nambucca Heads Roosters off to a Strong Start in 2024 Season

The Nambucca Heads Roosters have kicked off their season in style, with a dominant round one performance that has the town buzzing with excitement. After a successful day out at Coronation Park, where they secured three wins from four matches against Woolgoolga, the Roosters are riding high on positivity and momentum.

In the top grade match, the Roosters made a serious statement by dismantling the defending champions 42-10. Club president Peter Bellden was impressed by the team’s performance, stating, “They looked really good. It was good to see that the months of work and preparation has paid off.”

One of the standout players of the match was lock Jay Melrose, who scored a double, including a length-of-the-field effort, and set up another try in the seven-tries-to-two rout. Melrose’s return to Nambucca this season symbolizes the club’s resurgence after a challenging period that saw them fold in 2018 due to financial reasons.

With a host of former Nambucca players returning to the club, including the likes of Willie Baker, Elijah Edwards, and Jacob Welsh, the Roosters are building a strong team under coach Warwick Jones. The sense of camaraderie and family vibe within the club is palpable, with Bellden noting, “If you’re a happy club, results will follow.”

The town of Nambucca is fully behind the Roosters, with a strong show of support at games and a general buzz of excitement in the community. As the team prepares to take on Macksville in the local derby this Sunday, the Roosters are looking to continue their winning ways and build on the positive start to the season.