Close one at Koroit

THE Koroit Saints got within three points of defeating ladder leaders South Warrnambool last weekend.

The Saints, currently sitting fifth on the Hampden League ladder, adapted well in the wintery conditions during what was a low-scoring affair at Victoria Park on Saturday.

The home side got an early jump on the visitors in the opening term, kicking 2.4 to one behind.

The Roosters regrouped in the second quarter and managed to kick 1.5 to bridge the gap to five points by the main break.

Both sides struggled to make any real impact on the scoreboard in the second half, the Saints contained to just an additional behind for the half while the Roosters managed 1.3, sneaking home with a three-point victory.

Final scores South Warrnambool 2.8.20 to Koroit 2.5.17.

Other round 13 winners were Terang Mortlake by five points over North Warrnambool, the Blues defeated Camperdown, the Bombers were 43-point victors over Port Fairy while Hamilton defeated Portland by 63 points.

Round 14 this weekend will see North Warrnambool host Hamilton, Koroit will travel to Portland, Port Fairy will meet Terang Mortlake at Gardens Oval and Cobden will host Camperdown.