The Warriors fought hard in the 59-49 defeat at Coughlin Park.

After going into quarter-time with scores level at 15-15, the Warriors gave themselves a great chance to claim their first win. 

However the Saints blew the game away in the second term, scoring 18 goals to seven, a deficit too large for Stawell to return from.

The Warriors reduced the margin to five by three-quarter-time, but the Saints were too good in the end.

Maggie Caris scored 42-goals from 66 attempts for the Saints,

Caris’ goal circle partner Megan O’Connor finished with 17-goals as one of Horsham’s best.

Tarnee Oar continued her good form, while Maggie Clough shot 21-goals in an impressive performance for Stawell. 

Stawell’s B Grade side drew with the Saints, while the under-13 team came away with a 40-17 win.