Scott Gedge took charge of Warrnambool’s CBL side, which was used to help develop younger players.

Warrnambool was scheduled to take on Colac in the final round of CBL action tomorrow but forfeited because it clashed with this weekend’s Seaside Carnival.

“Two or three weeks ago we asked Colac to try and get the game switched but unfortunately, due to other commitments elsewhere, they couldn’t accommodate us, which was fair enough,” Gedge said.

Even if Warrnambool had played its last home-and-away match and sneaked into the CBL top four, Gedge said the finals series would have clashed with another Big V pre-season commitment for the Seahawks. Despite the early exit, he described the CBL season as beneficial.

“It was good for a few of our younger boys because it showed them what they need to work on,” he said.

“(Seahawks coach) Tim (Gainey) came and watched most home games, so he also knows what needs working on.”

Gedge said Gainey recognised that players who competed in the CBL needed to focus on quicker ball movement.

“I think we’re all right bringing the ball down, it’s more in our offence,” he said.

“We need to be moving the ball through hands more.”

The Seahawks will contest the men’s A grade at this weekend’s Seaside Carnival, fielding a team mostly made up of seasoned players due to several youngsters being unavailable.

The line-up will include guard Jackson Greene, who has committed to the Seahawks this year after taking last season off.

Warrnambool has a busy schedule at the tournament today, playing five matches.

Meanwhile, Terang Tornadoes takes on Horsham Hornets in CBL action tomorrow, needing a victory to give itself a chance of making finals.