Football
11 July, 2025
Stawell look forward to top-side test
Ararat might not have dropped a game all season but that doesn't faze the coach of Stawell, James Sullivan, or his side as they prepare to line up against them this Saturday.
The Warriors are in fourth heading into the clash, with a record of 6-4.
The pair last met in round three, with Ararat registering a 96-point win.
"It's always interesting the second time around," Sullivan said.
"You obviously have already had a bit of a look at them early on.
"They were pretty good against us on Good Friday – they touched us up pretty well.
"It's nice to look back on that game but obviously personnel on both sides are going to be different."
Sullivan said it was a good time for his side to have another look at their opponents – "and test ourselves against the best in the competition", he added.
"Then that gives us another few weeks afterwards to make any changes we need to."
Ararat's season has continued perfectly of late, accounting for the Demons in round 10 by 144 points and Dimboola last Saturday by 124.
The Warriors lost to the Thunder in round 10 by just nine points, but got back on the list of winners the following week, defeating Minyip Murtoa by 23.
Both side have their brilliant players: Jake Robinson has been leading the way for Ararat, along with Cody Lindsay, while Josh Fowkes and Paul Summers have been consistently good for the Warriors.