Weekly Advertiser | A must-win game for Dimboola has earnt them a double chance in this year’s Wimmera league A Grade finals series.

The Roos defeated Stawell 55-38 at Central Park on Saturday, cementing third spot and booking their place in this Saturday’s qualifying final against Horsham Demons.

Meanwhile for Stawell, it means it will play Ararat in an elimination final at Warracknabeal on Sunday.

The Warriors matched it with Dimboola in the first quarter in a game where the Roos were more determined for the win.

The Roos were led by its two key defenders, Bridget Dorrington and Stephanie Glover, who created many opportunities for their team to attack and score.

Dimboola coach Ant Toet said while the defenders led the way, the Roos’ midcourt players showed patience and persistence, while their goalers worked well together.

“We focused on making sure we’re trying to be consistent for the whole game without any fades and they did that well,” she said.

“It was a good one to get under our belt leading into finals – obviously third spot was up for grabs, and last time Stawell beat us, so it was a good mental game as well for our girls.”

Rachel Driscoll and Lisa Considine were consistent in defence for Stawell, who will need to dig deep to conjure up a win over Ararat.

The Rats will be keen to rebound after coming off a 65-45 loss to Horsham Saints.

Coach Faith Biddle, in goal defence, and wing attack Jess Taylor played well for Ararat, who could not contain the firepower of the Saints.

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