Football
4 July, 2024
Demons and Saints renew rivalry
Horsham and the Horsham Saints battle in round eleven of the Wimmera Football Netball League in what could be the Grand Final preview on Sunday at Coughlin Park.
A close game is expected between the two teams as the Demons have become stronger as the season progresses. They are not the same team that lost by 17 goals on Anzac Day in round two.
Imogen Worthy and Georgia Batson combine well in attack, providing a potent combination. Worthy has scored 288 goals for the season and is second on the leaderboard, with Batson in fifth with 208 goals.
The Saints will look to start Elly Barnett on Batson, with the potential for rising star Maddison Bethune to play on her.
The Saints, likewise, may not have Jorja Clode, but their attack is still great, with Taya Quick stepping into her role and playing exceptionally well and Abby Hallam currently on fire.
Saints coach Jess Cannane said they look forward to seeing where they are currently.
"It's nice to play Horsham and get a good idea of how we are both tracking," Cannane said.
"It will be a battle of who can create the most opportunities, and that final piece is ensuring we turn those opportunities into goals."
Ararat hosts Warrack at Alexandra Oval in a great matchup of two young teams. The Eagles are going in with confidence following last week's thrilling two-goal win against the Southern Mallee Thunder.
On their home court, the Rats will be looking to secure their first win of the season. They would have learned a lot from last week's massive loss to the Demons, and they will be firing and ready to put on a show in front of their supporters.
At Minyip Recreation Reserve, the Burras host Stawell in an eight-point game. The Thunder are on the bye, and the Burras and Warriors are on equal points with them, so the winner will move a game clear of the other two teams in the top five.
The final match is a third-v-fourth battle, with Dimboola hosting Nhill at Dimboola Recreation Reserve. The Roos are fresh off a bye, and a close battle is anticipated.