ARARAT coach David Hosking says his side hasn’t given up on its Wimmera Football League season, despite the Rats remaining winless after five rounds.
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The Rats have also endured a horror run with injuries, which has continued over the past fortnight.
Peter Thompson missed last weekend’s 46-point loss to Horsham Saints due to osteitis pubis, while James Stapleton sat out with an achilles injury.
James Hosking ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament against Stawell the week before and Jacob Bates is missing with a fractured hand.
Ruckman Andrew Pickles was a late omission from the Saints match last week with the flu, although it is expected he will return for Saturday’s clash with Warrack Eagles at Anzac Park.
“We’ve been smashed with injuries,” Hosking said this week.
“But we’ve got to remain positive and go into games with positive intent.”
The Rats head into the round six match at Anzac Park confident of securing their first win for 2016.
“I think it is a winnable game,” Hosking said.
Warrack Eagles also have a point to prove after falling to Horsham by 30 points last weekend. Ryan McKenzie, Harry Trezise and Matthew Rix will be out to continue their solid form for the sixth-placed side.
