HAMILTON KANGAROOS Open netball team fell at the first hurdle of the Hampden Football Netball League finals, going down to Warrnambool in the elimination final at Hanlon Park on Sunday.

The Roos went into the match in strong form after a stirring 17-goal victory against Terang-Mortlake, while Warrnambool was defeated by Cobden, but that form counted for nothing as the Blues led at every break.