The home team dominated from early in the match, netting 13 goals in the opening term to lead by nine at the first break.

The Rats continued their efficiency in goals, as Tahnee Walker scored 12 in the second quarter to extend her team’s lead to 17 at half time.

Ararat continued its dominance on the court during the third term, scoring 13 goals to five to lead 41-16 and all but put the result beyond doubt with the final quarter still to play.

The final quarter was again won by the home team, as Ararat went on to record a 55-26 win.

Walker finished with 37 goals at 87 per cent accuracy to be named Ararat’s best along with Krystal Fisher and captain Jess Williamson in the round eight win.

The Rats finish the round in fourth place, four points behind Horsham with a weekend off due to a scheduled bye