Dimboola and Ararat have firmed as top-five teams in the Wimmera league’s A Grade competition, following crucial wins on Saturday.

The Roos are in third position on the ladder after a five-goal win over Southern Mallee Thunder, while Ararat scored a solid win against Nhill.

Dimboola was forced to mount a sizeable comeback against the Thunder, giving up a 19-10 lead in the first quarter.

But the Roos slowly clawed their way back into the game, trailing by six at half-time before just two goals by the last change.

The fourth quarter delivered an intriguing battle, as the home side piled on 19 goals to the Thunder’s 12.

Maddison Marra, who went from centre in the first half to goal-attack in the second half, was named the Roos’ best, along with wing-attack Billie Barber. The Thunders’ leaders Steph Thomson, a dominant goal-attack, and Codie Robins, in wing-attack, were best for the visitors.

Ararat made the long-trek to Nhill and was not disappointed – scoring a 62-43 win.

After an even first quarter, the Rats started to accelerate to skip out to a seven-goal lead by half-time. 

Goal-defence Paige Biddle and goal-shooter Laney McLoughlan were key players for Ararat, as it continued to build on its lead in the second half.

For the Tigers, goaler Charlotte Foulds and wing-defence Ashleigh Batson were standouts.

Warrack Eagles scored an impressive 47-27 victory over Stawell, bumping the Eagles up to sixth place.

Playing at Central Park, the visitors led from the beginning, with goaler Amber O’Connor shooting 27 goals, and defender Jess Kelly both named in the best.

For the Warriors, goal-keeper Sophie Dyer came on to combine well with fellow defender Meg Walker.

Horsham Demons exerted dominance against Minyip-Murtoa, taking an 81-30 win at city oval.

Keely Pope and Sienna Manserra led the way for the Demons, as they built on strong leads each quarter to score a percentage-boosting win.

The Demons will play Ararat at Horsham City Oval on Saturday, while Nhill will also have another home game, this time taking on Horsham Saints.

Stawell will be hoping for a better performance when it takes on the Thunder, while Dimboola will host Minyip-Murtoa.

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