By Abby Walter

Minyip-Murtoa and Ararat are set to battle it out in Wimmera Football Netball League’s match of the round in senior football, with only one game separating the two on the ladder.

The current top two teams will be sure to come out firing to secure a win.

The Rats remain the side to beat as they are undefeated after a strong win over Southern Mallee Giants in round six.

Ararat limited the Giants’ scoring to one goal each quarter and was more successful in transitioning the ball into its forward line.

Despite converting more opportunities into points than goals, the Rats established a strong lead that continued into the second half.

Ararat was too strong across the ground with Luke Spalding and Brody Griffin dominating throughout the game.

Minyip-Murtoa and Horsham played a close game, with the Burras early lead allowing them to take home the win.

The Burras had a four-goal buffer into the final term but were unable to convert scoring opportunities in the last quarter.

Demons Patrick Purcell and Ben Lakin were not about to allow the team to go down without a fight and Horsham reduced the margin to 11 points by the final whistle.

Burras’ Mitch Johns and Brylie Cameron were strong across the oval.

Stawell dominated against Warrack Eagles and came away with an 82-point win.

Jackson Dark and Sam Williams played strong games for the Warriors, while Matthew Jaensch and Ryan McKenzie worked hard for the Eagles. Dimboola was off to a flying start against Nhill as the clubs competed for the ‘Luv-A-Duck’ Cup.

It was an even second quarter, but the lead Dimboola made early on in the game gave the team the confidence to dominate the second half.

Nhill was unable to keep up with Dustin Inglis and Billy Hayes across the ground.

Once again, Liam Albrecht was key in keeping Nhill in the game and kicked four goals.

After three wins, Dimboola will be itching to get four points on the board when it faces Horsham Saints.

Coming out on fresh legs, the Saints will work hard in what is sure to be an interesting game.

Nhill and Warrack Eagles will likely be a close game but with one win under their belt, the Eagles might have enough confidence to get over the line.

With three wins under their belts each, Stawell and Southern Mallee Giants will both be looking forward to a tough contest in round seven.

This week: Dimboola v Horsham Saints, Ararat v Minyip-Murtoa, Warrack Eagles v Nhill, Stawell v Southern Mallee Giants. Horsham, bye. 

Last week: Minyip-Murtoa 10.13 (73) d Horsham 9.8 (62), Dimboola 19.12 (126) d Nhill 11.6 (72), Ararat 9.12 (66) d Southern Mallee Giants 4.4. (28), Stawell 16.15 (111) d Warrack Eagles 3.11 (29). 

Ladder: Ararat 24 points, 328.36 percent; Minyip-Murtoa 20, 143.63; Stawell 12, 135.62; Horsham Demons 12, 129.64; Southern Mallee Giants 8, 100.28; Horsham Saints 4, 53.67; Warrack Eagles 4, 45.01; Dimboola 0, 95.55; Nhill 0, 48.92. 

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