Eagles continue to soar

MID-way through the 2025 Hampden League season, the North Warrnambool Eagles sit undefeated on top of the ladder.

By Staff Writer

Having lost last year’s grand final by just one point to the Roosters, the Eagles will have their sights set on September and will be looking to consolidate their position in the back half of the season.

Round nine last weekend saw the Eagles account for Hamilton by a comfortable 57 points in front of their home crowd at Bushfield.

Thomas Batten was a force in front of goals, booting home four for the Eagles, while team-mate Lachlan Wines added two in a best on ground performance.

Also among the best for the Eagles were Jye O’Brien, Luke Wines, Samuel McKinnon, Liam Anders and Charlie Jellie.

In what some have described as one of the upsets of the round, the seventh-placed Port Fairy defeated the reigning premiers (South) by 38 points.

In front of an enthusiastic crowd at Gardens Oval on Saturday, the Seagulls posted 13.11.89 while containing the visitors to 7.9.51.

For the victors, James Edmonds was solid with three goals while Lucas Edmonds, Strahan Robinson and Jason Rowan each contributed two.

Other winners last weekend were Portland by 58 points over Cobden, Terang Mortlake over the Blues and Koroit celebrated a three-point margin over Camperdown.

Round 10 this weekend will see Cobden at home to the Roosters, Koroit and Portland will clash at Victoria Park, the Eagles will host Port Fairy, the Blues and Hamilton will meet at Reid Oval while Camperdown will host the Bloods.