The Jets, in the Group Seven Rugby League local derby against Berry Shoalhaven Heads at the Nowra Showground, let the ball zing and were told to back their ability.

This attacking ploy, particularly in the first have worked, and the home side ended up winning 38 to 12.

It was good to see some slick running footy on Saturday but it was also great to see to return of a legend.

Many people had to look twice when Ben Wellington ran out for the Jets.

The Jets' inaugural premiership-winning captain/coach had not played this season and made a sound return on Saturday in the forwards.

Wellington's time and impact on the field were limited, but his mere presence was huge.

Jets' current mentor Dyan Farrell said having Wellington in the squad was a huge advantage.

"Wello was back from injury and has been plugging along since January after a back operation and he was ready this week," Farrell said.

"Having Wello was a morale boost - 100 per cent. Ben is a senior top grade player and took the club to its first premiership.

'It takes a bit of the load off me and it helps us a lot to have him on-board."

Things, when they made a mistake from for kick-off, did not start well for the home side.

Berry was presented with the first attacking opportunity which they could not convert into points.

The Jets' willingness to run the ball then became apparent when flashy backs Tyson Simpson and Issac Mumberson scored tries in quick succession.

The Jets at one stage in the first half led 22-nil and were cruising.

Farrell enjoyed the team's attacking mentality.

"We have a quality team here with a lot of quality players and something I think we needed to step away from structured footy and play what is in front of us," he said.

"The last few weeks we have probably been caught out when there have been opportunities to play what is in front of us but we had that mentality to stick to our structure.

"So we agreed to put the structure aside and play a bit of footy."

The Jets' did give away a few penalties and made some mistakes in the second half but Farrell said, in general, his team was strong.

"I did not mind that we gave away a few penalties because we defended our line and only gave away 12 points," he said.

Farrell said it was good for his team to work on its goal-line defence.

One thing you get from Berry is a never say die attitude - summed up by hooker/come back rower Blake Dryden.

Dryden, unsurprisingly, crossed for a late try which gave the Magpies lift and the halftime score was 22-6.

The courageous Berry player was also smashed in a heavy but legal Zac Kershaw tackle.

Dryden had to be assisted from the field but before he left, in a show of respect, Kershaw shook his hand and the Berry player returned to the field after some treatment.

As mentioned the Magpies always show heart and their coach Jayson Smith agreed.

"I agree that my team never gives up," Smith said.

"I just want the team to compete and run out our sets."

Smith added line speed in defence was something his side worked on during the week.

"We just want to be better as a team," he said.

"They are all brave players and we all remain positive."

Fullback Blake Heron, five-eighth Josh Ingold, second rower Jack Windley, prop Luke Ryder and Dryden played well for Berry

Kershaw, hooker Nathan Deaves, five-eighth Dwayne Connors, centre Ryan James and Farrell were strong for the Jets.

It's easy to see why Farrell is rated as one of the top 20 influential Group 20 players - he is rarely out of the play.