Sport
15 May, 2026
Demons, Rats headline round five clashes
Ararat hosts Horsham in what is the Game of the Round in A Grade Wimmera Football Netball League netball.
The Demons are second, with a current record of 3-1, while their opposition this week is fourth, with one draw, one loss and one win.
The Horsham side is led by the accuracy in goals of Imogen Worthy, who has 164 goals from 197 this season across four hit-outs.
Ararat coach Faith Biddle said she will look to her attacking end to lead the way for the team on Saturday.
"Leadership down the attacking end from Maggie Astbury and Jess Taylor will be crucial for us this weekend, keeping everyone composed and focusing on aspects of our game that we can control," Biddle said.
"We're feeling good heading into the game.
“We know it's going to be a tough match until the final whistle, but I think we can give them a good push and hopefully get the win."
Biddle said she thinks the hit out will be decided by who can execute under pressure, with the potential for a close game.
"It could come down to those one percenters and capitalising on all opportunities presented," she said.
"Regardless, I think they're going to come out hard from the first whistle; it'll be a physical and quick game from them."
In other contests, Dimboola welcomes the Thunder to their home, Nhill travels to Central Park to play Stawell, and the Burras face the daunting task of Horsham Saints at Coughlin Park.