Second-placed South Warrnambool produces 'best' effort, says coach Mat Battistello

Roosters coach Mat Battistello said their 39-point win against Hamilton Kangaroos at Melville Oval on Saturday - their fifth in a row - highlighted what they're capable of achieving in 2021.

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"It was the best we've played, process-wise," he said.

"We left really happy. Thirty-nine points, you'd take that any day of the week, but I think if you look it was 31 shots on goal to 12.

"Bar absolutely dominating on the scoreboard, I felt we were in control most of the day and played the brand of footy we wanted to.

"Historically we don't have a great record up there either."

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South Warrnambool, which hasn't dropped a game since falling to six-time reigning premier Koroit in the season-opener, also saw the best of AFL recruit Ricky Henderson.

The former Adelaide and Hawthorn utility, who has overcome knee and hand injuries, set the tone for the Roosters in his fourth game for the club.

"When he's playing well the rest of the team are learning," Battistello said.

"His decision-making and kicking skills in that craft area certainly helped our side but also helped educate some of our players on taking different kicks at different times."

Battistello said Henderson would play against the Tigers at Friendly Societies' Park on Saturday before potentially being rested against Cobden the following week.

Teenager George Stevens and forward Shannon Beks were hurt against the Kangaroos.

"We think they're stingers with their shoulders," he said.

"They played out the game but those ones you don't know. You have to wait two or three days for them to settle and see what comes of it. We're hopeful they're be right."

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