A blistering first quarter set up a crucial win for the Warriors as they ran away to a 67-point victory.
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Stawell was clinical in front of goal, recording a 22.6.138 to 9.17.71 victory.
The Warriors booted 11 first quarter goals to remove any hope of Dimboola recording its first victory of the season.
Stawell continued to press in the second quarter, kicking five goals straight and keeping Dimboola goalless to lead by 83 points at the main break.
The Roos came out to prove a point in after half time, eventually winning the second half.
Inaccuracy in front of goal plagued Dimboola, managing to kick 7.11 in the second half.
The Roos ended up with only two less scoring shots than the Warriors despite the large deficit on the scoreboard.
David Andrivon continued his strong form up forward booting five goals, with James Delahunty joining in the action to slot five as well.
Travis Graham finished with four goals to his name after returning to the side following a week off with illness.
Graham joins Andrivon in the top five goal kickers in the league, with 65 goals between the two of them.
The Warriors had 10 goal kickers in the win over Dimboola.
Stawell’s playing stocks were bolstered for the game with the return of Jackson Taurau and Naish McRoberts to the team due to a TAC Cup competition bye.
Both players were influential once again, with Taurau claiming best on ground honours and McRoberts kicking one-goal as Stawell’s third best player.
Taurau and McRoberts are likely to be recalled to the Greater Western Victoria Rebels side this weekend to take on the Geelong Falcons at Ballarat.
Sean Mantell, Andrivon, Tom Eckel and Todd Matthews were also among Stawell’s best.
The win sees Stawell move four games clear of Horsham Saints into fourth place and just one win behind Warrack in third.
Dimboola are languishing at the bottom of the table, yet to record a win in 2017.
The Warriors have won four of their last five games, with a big test against Minyip-Murtoa at Saturday.
The Burras are undefeated so far this season, but were tested in their round five encounter with Stawell.
The Warriors jumped out of the blocks strongly in that game, but failed to capitalise on their early dominance.
It will be a big day for Stawell on and off the field next weekend, as the club celebrates its 30 years since its 1987 senior football premiership victory.