JUNIOR powerhouse South Warrnambool enters the Hampden league under 16 football season final round on the back of its first loss of 2016.
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The top-placed Roosters fell to fifth-ranked North Warrnambool Eagles on Sunday, ending a 12-game winning streak in the process.
They will play third-placed Camperdown in the final round before enjoying a week off for winning the minor premiership.
New under 16 outfit Hamilton Kangaroos (second) and Warrnambool (fourth) will also play finals.
The Roos opted to entered a team in the Sunday competition to help fast-track the development of their junior players.
They have won 10 of their 13 matches with Noah Uebergang leading the goalkicking with 44 majors from nine appearances.
The junior finals – for under 16 and under 14 football and 16 and under and 14 and under netball – start on August 6.
Justine McCullagh-Beasy
Sports journalist with an interest in feature reporting. Email: justine.mc@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Sports journalist with an interest in feature reporting. Email: justine.mc@austcommunitymedia.com.au
