STAWELL will enter Saturday's C Grade grand final against Horsham confident it can win back-to-back flags.
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The Warriors have been the competition’s top side this year – losing just one game – and enjoyed a 15-goal semi-final win against the same opponent a fortnight ago.
They have beaten the Demons in all three of their matches this season.
But coach Kristy Matthews said while the team was confident, it could not afford to underestimate the Demons.
“It’s always tough when you come up against Horsham, but I think we’ve prepared ourselves in the right way to hit it hard,” she said.
Demons coach Jaymi O’Connor said her side would be better prepared to face the Warriors than at any other stage this season.
“We’ve come close a couple of times, but this is the first time we’ll play them with a full side so that will probably be a factor,” she said.
O’Connor said limiting the impact of the Warriors’ shooting options would be pivotal.
Matthews said Mel Jardine – runner-up in the best and fairest count on Monday – would be crucial to her side, as would a full team effort.