The Central Coast club host Cessnock on Saturday, Central (May 15) and Macquarie (May 21) at Morry Breen Oval in consecutive rounds with all teams sharing second spot on the Newcastle Rugby League ladder.

Wyong, the Goannas, Butcher Boys and Scorpions each have six competition points so far in 2022. Souths are also the same while unbeaten leaders Maitland are well clear on 12.

"These are important games for us," Williams said.

"Even though it's only early in the season, any wins here are beneficial because we're all sitting together on six points."

Playing consecutive fixtures in Wyong is also a consideration for Williams despite the Roos having recorded away wins against both Souths (38-24) and Wests (22-2) last month.

"All three games are at home as well so we want to try and make the most out of that," he said.

"In saying that, we've probably played our best footy away from home but we don't want to keep relying on that."

Blake Andrews misses round seven, handed a one-match suspension this week after entering an early guilty plea for a grade-two, dangerous-contact charge.

Liam Teaupa likely takes the second-rower's place in Wyong's starting side. Tarnae Mahon is expected back after a long injury lay-off. Roos centre Henry Penn (ribs) remains sidelined.

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