Eagles continue to soar

NORTH Warrnambool Eagles now sit undefeated at the top of the Hampden League ladder – and a game clear of reigning premiers, South Warrnambool.

By Staff Writer

The Eagles continue to soar in season 2025, last weekend taking a 42-point win over bottom side, the Cobden Bombers.

But it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the top side, with the Bombers making an early impression to get within two points at the end of the opening term.

The second quarter saw the Eagles up the pressure all over the ground and convert well in front of goals to head into the main break with a handy 21-point lead.

The second half went all the visitors’ way, adding six majors to the scoreboard while inaccuracy in front of goals cost the Bombers, who kicked 2.9 for the half.

Final scores were North Warrnambool 11.10.76 to Cobden 4.10.34.

Best for the Eagles were Baillie Keast, Zac Everall, Matthew Wines, Reece Scoble, Harley Cobb and Luke Wines.

Everall slotted three majors for the day while team-mates Thomas Batten and Luke Wines added two each.

Other round six Hampden League winners were Warrnambool, South Warrnambool, Koroit and Terang Mortlake.

The league will this weekend hold ‘Indigenous Round’.

Hamilton will host South Warrnambool, North and Koroit will face off at Bushfield, Warrnambool will host Cobden, Portland will make the road trip to Camperdown while Port Fairy and the Bloods will meet at Gardens Oval.