24th August: Ararat's Rats and Stawell Warriors meet in WFNL final round, winner claims minor premiership.

Ararat's Rats and Stawell Warriors meet in the final WFNL regular season round on August 24th, with the winner claiming the minor premiership. Ararat needs a win and a Thunder loss to secure a week off in finals. Both teams will analyze previous performances to identify key areas to focus on, with Rats' coach Tom Mills highlighting the importance of early control in the game.