The Roosters’ 11.9 (75) to 6.13 (49) win over Northern Blues followed 12 straight losses.

Koroit-aligned Hausler kicked a goal for the Marc Greig-coached side.

Portland-listed Huppatz also played but injury ruled Koroit tall Jarrod Korewha out of the contest.

North Warrnambool Eagles export Billie Smedts, in his first season with AFL club Carlton after crossing from Geelong, was among the Blues’ best.

Another Koroit talent, Koroit’s Sam Dobson, kicked two goals in Geelong’s loss to Sandringham.