Stawell has played just three games in 57 days, an issue which has reflected in their last two games. 

The Warriors gave away big leads against both Nhill and Horsham Saints in their last two contests, holding on to beat the Tigers by one-point and going down in a final-quarter blitz at the hands of the Saints.

Stawell co-coach Damian Joiner said his side has been working hard on ways to prevent being overrun late in any more games.

“We have played some good footy but have slacked off a bit at points in games which have cost us,” he said.

“Not being able to string a run of games together has stopped us from getting any continuity so we have been doing more match simulation type stuff at training to try and get more consistency into our game.

“In the end nothing can replace match experience.”

Dimboola travels to Central Park without a win so far in 2018. Joiner said despite the Roos’ record he is not taking them lightly.

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"There are no easy games in the Wimmera league,” he said.

“Whether you are playing first on the ladder or last you have to be at your best because if you aren’t every team has the ability to beat you on any given day.”

Off-season recruit John McIntyre will make his way back into Stawell’s lineup, missing the Horsham Saints clash two weeks ago after “pulling up sore” from the Nhill game the week before.

Although this weekend is only round five of the Wimmera League season, victory is crucial for Stawell to keep in touch with the top five. 

The Warriors have just one win from three games and with a percentage of just 59 (league’s second worst), winning games against lower teams on the ladder are vital.

Joiner said his team will look to bring intensity early on, trying to get back into the game quickly after the interleague break last weekend.

“We will have to be at it and switched on from the first bounce,” he said.