Club History
The great history of the Roos is characterised by a continued focus on sustainable success both on and off the field. Our core philosophy is one of innovation and leadership. This has seen the club achieve many successes.
1910 - 1919
- The Wyong District Rugby League Competition was formed by F.G (Gersh) Baker and S.A.McKinnon in 1910.
- Wyong joined the Newcastle Rugby League in 1912, competing in Second Grade that season,and again in 1913 and 1914. In 1915, the Wyong & District Association was formed and matches commenced between Wyong, Erina, Gosford, Ourimbah and Matcham.
1919 - 1947
- 1919 The Wyong and District Rugby League was formed, including teams from Jilliby, Kincumber, Nords Wharf, and Yarramalong. Wyong won their first officially recorded premiership in 1929, followed by victories in 1930, 1931, 1932, 1934, and 1936.
1947 - 1959
- The Central Coast Rugby League Association was created, and Wyong, coached by Ted Watts, won the premiership in all three grades in 1947.
1960 - 1980
- Wyong were premiers in 1968, 1969, 1971 and 1974.
- Wyong Roos dominated the '70s competition, including four consecutive club championships between 1973 and 1976.
- In 1976 The Roos became the first club to win four try scoring trophies.
- 1973 David Irwin became the first Central Coast Player to make the Country Firsts rep side.
- 1975 Bob Holloway was the first coach to take a Central Coast rep side overseas to New Zealand.
- 1977 The club had six teams in Grand Finals.
1980 - 1990
- Won premierships in 1982 and 1990.
- In 1984 the Roos became the first Central Coast club to provide Country Player of the Year, Ross Gibson.
- In 1987 the team became the first club on the Central Coast to promote a first-grade game under lights.
1990 - 2000
- The Wyong Roos continued to be a strong presence in the league, securing premierships in 1996 and 1997.
2000 - Present
- The club has won additional premierships in 2002, 2009, 2014, and 2016.
- The Roos competed in the NRL’s second tier New South Wales Cup from 2013 to 2018.
- In 2025 Wyong Roos featured in Rugby League Finals in six senior tackle grades across the Newcastle and Central Coast competitions, going on play in three grand finals and winning both the Open Age and Women’s tackle competitions.
The Legacy of Morry Breen
It’s impossible to refer to the history of our club without paying tribute to the late great Morry Breen. Regarded by many as the father of our Club, Morry was a footballer, coach, worker’s advocate, social activist, and a committed environmentalist. The invaluable role he played in the establishment of the Club makes it fair to say that if it were not for Morry, this Club might not exist. Some years ago, when he was told that the Club’s main playing ground was being named in his honour, he typically resisted, stating “There was no way I was going to let them single just one person out for what we achieved”. Thankfully he eventually was persuaded to accept the much-deserved honour.
20 Total 1st Grade Premierships
1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1934, 1936, 1947, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1974, 1982, 1990, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2009, 2014, 2016.
Life Members
- *George Glading
- Alfred Sales
- *Morry Breen OAM
- *Joe Bishop
- *Robert Holloway
- *John Clouten
- *Kevin Smith
- *Terry Wand OAM
- Hylton Robinson
- David Irwin
- *Pat Bridge
- Denis Smith
- Errol Mehmet
- Rodney Wicks
- William Scott
- Anthony Quinn
- Alan Cheal
- Richard Byles
- Graeme Kelly
- Les Hannah
- *Noel Anderson
- Robert Pettiford
- *Kevin Pearce OAM
- Darren Andrew
- Ray Wheway
- Michael Smith
- Rex Spiers
- Robert Wells
- Joseph Smith
*deceased
Junior Life Members
- *George Glading
- John Clouten
- *Ted Freeland
- *Stan Morris
- Bert Brady
- *Lil Harris
- *Jenny Breceljnik
- *Bob Taber
- Vicki Hodge
- Graham Smith
- Col Green
- Rod Cox
- *Terry (Harry) Butler
- Gavin Wand
- Mick Leaudais
- Phil Walsh
- Dean Taylor
- Gavin Hayman
*deceased