MISSING some key players proved no barrier for Neerim-Neerim South's under 18s, who proved their wares as the dominant team in the competition to deliver a premiership.
Led by captain Ayden Ramm, who would finish with the best on ground medal, the Cats withstood a first half challenge from Longwarry to kick away in the second half to win 12-11 (83) to 6-3 (39).

The first insight into the make-up of the Cats' senior side came as 10