Football
17 April, 2025
Good Friday blockbuster in WFNL
Ararat and Stawell football sides are going to the Good Friday match in form, having both banked a win in the operning round of the season.
Ararat recorded a big win over last Saturday's opposition in Horsham, 32.12 (204) to 8.8 (56) while Stawell got the points over the Thunder 16.12 (108) to 13.9 (87).
In Ararat's win, their coach, Tom Mills, booted nine goals, while Jack Ganley kicked seven and Tom WIlliamson five.
Ganley and Cody Lindsay were named as best on field.
Coach of Stawell, James Sullivan, said his side gained a lot of belief from last Saturday, which they will look to build on this week.
"We feel grateful to be a part of the Good Friday game," the coach said.
"The whole Easter period is an exciting time to be in Stawell and the region, and it's a privilege to be a part of the footy to kick start the weekend."
With the team being finalised after Wimmera Mallee News goes to print, Sullivan said it was looking as though there would be changes made to the side from last week.
"I would always love to not be able to change a winning side, however, it's looking likely we'll have some changes forced," he added.
"Ararat are a class outfit, they've obviously won the last two flags for a reason and have started the season strongly so we are going to have to bring our best.
"But I'm excited for the challenge to come up against the league's best on a big occasion."
Sullivan said like last week, getting a win this week will come from an effort from the entire team.
"I was really happy with how we came out last week and we're going to need to go to another level this week," he concluded.