Ararat thrashes Stawell with dominant second half display

Ararat and Stawell met in a Good Friday showdown in the Wimmera league. See pictures of all the action.

Ararat’s pursuit of a premiership hat-trick in the Wimmera league for the first time in 70 years is off to an ominous start after disposing of one of its biggest dangers this season, Stawell, by 96 points in their Good Friday showdown.

Ararat’s Jack Ganley soars over Stawell’s Jake Buggy. Pictures: Yuri Kouzmin

Ararat’s Tom Williamson spoils Stawell’s Aiden Graveson.

Ararat’s Jack Ganley has the ball fisted away from him by Stawell’s Jake Buggy.

Ararat’s Henry Shea pulls in a mark.

Stawell’s James Sullivan marks on his chest.

Ararat’s Harry Ganley and Stawell’s Cody Driscoll tangle.

Ararat’s Naish McRoberts and Harry Ganley close in on Stawell’s Cody Driscoll.

Stawell’s Cody Driscoll splits the pack.

Ararat’s Harry Ganley takes possession as Stawell’s Akol Deng closes in.

Ararat’s Cody Lindsay is beaten in the ruck contest by Stawell’s Akol Deng.

Ararat’s Sonny Kettle tackles Stawell’s Koby Stewart.

Stawell’s Jacob Salmi soars for a mark over Ararat’s Jack Ganley.

Ararat’s Jake Robinson tackles Stawell’s Koby Stewart.