STAWELL Warriors relied on their youngest players to get the job done when they took on Dimboola at Dimboola Recreation Reserve on Saturday.
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The Warriors extended their lead at every change to win 18.13 (121) to Dimboola’s 6.15 (51).
With a growing list of injuries, Stawell delved into its junior ranks to fill the void, and the youngsters did not disappoint.
Ethan Marrow starred in his first senior hit-out, with fellow young guns Koby Stewart, Jack Walker, Jesse Portelli, Jack Taurau and Ben Taylor also playing well.
All are under 18.
Marrow kicked two goals and was named third best on debut.
Ash DeClifford also made his senior debut and proved his mettle.
The Warriors had contributors all over the ground in their 70-point win.
Jack Musgrove was on target in the forward line with seven goals, helped by some classy deliveries from Stawell’s midfield.
Tom Eckel continued his good form with three goals from the midfield in a best-on-ground performance.
Jack Beaton was again able to give the Warriors first use of the football while also hitting the scoreboard with two majors.
Injured players Cam Kimber and James Delahunty still remain a couple of weeks away, while Jesse Poulton, Shane Field and Jono Pollock were also omitted for the weekend’s match.
Dimboola had its fair share of the football for the afternoon, but was unable to convert in front of goal.
Lachlan Watts was Dimboola’s best on ground, while Jayden Kuhne and Michael Pohlner also battled hard.
The Roos will hope they are more accurate at the weekend when they meet Horsham Demons.