Sport
17 July, 2026
Roos determined to flip previous result
Back in the fourth round, the Demons convincingly had the Roos' measure, but fast forward to round 13 and Dimboola coach Andrew Moore says it's a completely different side running out onto their recreation reserve this Saturday.
The sides last lined up against each other on May 9, with the Horsham outfit victorious by more than 60 points.
In that game Ashley Clugston and Ben Miller led the way for the Roos, while captain Darcy Dubois was the side's only multiple-goal scorer.
Oakley Farr and Zac Miller were brilliant for the Horsham side and Gibson Perry found the big sticks three times.
Moore said in their first hit-out Dimboola played poorly.
"They got the ball on the outside and were able to beat us in all facets of the game," he said.
"We're a completely different side this time in terms of our ball movement, how we are defensively structured – we're in a much better spot.
"I'm a positive person and we'll go in with an open mind and challenge them the best we can."
Adding the side was looking forward to another chance to compete, Moore said they would hopefully match their opposition both inside and outside on the day.
"The Demons are a side that's young, probably like us a bit, and they have some key players who we'll keep an eye on, whether that be a bit more attention before or during the day," Moore said.
"It'll be a one-on-one-type mentality, which it has been over the last couple of weeks and it's working defensively so that won't change at all."
Neither Dimboola or Horsham has had the best season, with both sides at or towards the bottom of the ladder.
Despite this, Moore is having a brilliant season and is leading the PlayHQ votes with 10, in front of Hamish McRae (Minyip Murtoa), Josh Fowkes (Stawell) and Reid Kuller (Horsham Saints), all on nine points.
Ashley Clugston (with seven points) features eighth in the votes, while Billy Carberry (also seven) is ninth.