TWO years ago a determined group of Nambucca Heads locals set about rebuilding their football club.

The Nambucca Roosters had folded in 2018, leaving the town without the team that had once boasted the highest number of premierships in Group 2.

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Two seasons back in the Group 2 competition and the Nambucca Roosters had all three grades, 1st Grade, Reserves Grade and U/18s, make it to the preliminary finals.

President of the Nambucca Roosters RLFC, Peter Bellden, told News Of The Area, “This season has been massive for the club, going from the wooden spoon to one win from a grand final has been very satisfying.

“Three teams playing finals footy is fantastic and we also boasted the inaugural women’s tackle team which has been an amazing achievement.”

The Roosters have been able to attract new talent to the club which has generated interest from players looking at joining the club for the 2024 season.

“We met all of our goals for this season and wish to set bigger goals for next season and aim to achieve them and more,” Peter added.

A group of former Nambucca Roosters have also banded together to attract other ex-members and their families to support the recently reformed football club.

Known as the Nambucca Old Boys, or NOBS for short, they have been able to stir up interest from hundreds of locals keen to get behind their team.

The Nambucca Roosters RLFC will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Sunday 24 September at 10 am at Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads, and would like all those interested in continuing to build on the success of the 2023 season to attend.

By Mick BIRTLES