Ollie Smith and Cooper Miller form part of the Roosters' dominant under 16 team chasing Hampden league premiership success.

A state government-imposed COVID-19 lockdown implemented a day before their original grand final date in August pushed them to the sidelines.

Training is now permitted but it is unknown if and when the decider will take place.

Hampden league wants to finish its Sunday junior competition, which only has one match left, but opted to cancel its Saturday final series due to the uncertainty surrounding restrictions.

Smith and Miller, who are also classmates at Emmanuel College, are happy to be given short notice to take on Hamilton Kangaroos in a rescheduled grand final and will play night or day.

They remain hopeful but unsure.

In the meantime they're hitting the training track at Friendly Societies' Park, grateful to be around their mates again.

"It is good to get around more than just one person, have more fun and do some different stuff," Miller said. "We are pushing each other to, not just have a few shots at goal but really do something as a group."

Smith too is enjoying being back in a team environment.

"Being in and out (with lockdowns) it's hard to keep motivation up and getting back out with everyone gets you excited again and keen to play," he said.

Miller, 16, and Smith, 16 next month, play alongside each other in the midfield.

They are similar, eager to play a role in contested situations and on the outside.

"I just like being able to go everywhere and help out all around the ground," Miller said. "We complement each other pretty well."

Smith relishes the freedom the position allows.

"Being leaders of the team as well, you have a good opportunity to help out around the ground," he said.

South Warrnambool will play Hamilton Kangaroos in the grand final.

Smith is confident in his teammates' ability.

"They are a really good team but we're a good team too so we back ourselves. It will be a good game actually. I can't wait," he said.

"Everyone has played their part well and when we need certain people to step up they do. In certain games our defenders might need to step up more and our forwards in others."

Both players praised coach Ben van de Camp, who will leave the club in the off-season for a senior coaching opportunity at Old Collegians.

"He's been good, a different eye, someone that doesn't know who we are from a young age so he sees something different and pushes us a bit more because of it," Miller said.

Smith said he had the right balance to be a coach.

"He's been really good, he gets around us and has a bit of fun with us but makes sure we're always showing up and giving our best," he said.

"If we're not, he'll let us know which is important."

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