Two rounds remain

A 24 POINT win by the third-placed Koroit Saints over ladder leaders North Warrnambool sets the scene for a close Hampden League finals series.

By Staff Writer

With just two rounds of the home and away season left to play, the Eagles were handed their third loss of the season last weekend.

Playing in front of a home crowd on Saturday, the Saints were quick out of the blocks, booting home four majors in the opening term while containing the ladder leaders to 3.2.

Their dominance continued in the second, giving them a handy 20-point lead going into the half-time break.

This was extended to 31 points by three-quarter time and despite a strong final term from the Eagles, the Saints celebrated a 13.9.87 to 9.9.63 win.

Connor Byrne, William Couch and Sam Dobson had a great day out for the Saints, kicking three goals each, while Thomas Batten, Charlie James, Lachlan Wines and Luke Wines kicked two each for the Eagles.

Despite the round 16 loss, the Eagles sit 10 points clear of nearest rivals South Warrnambool, with Koroit, Warrnambool and Terang Mortlake rounding out the top five.

Round 17 this weekend will see Portland at home to the Roosters, Camperdown will host Cobden, Koroit will travel to Reid Oval to face the Blues, North Warrnambool will host the Bloods and Port Fairy will be at home to Hamilton.