But sixth-placed Port Fairy is itching to host the Blues today at Gardens Oval.

Seagulls coach Brett Evans and his players are using the match as a test. 

The Seagulls have three wins and three losses from their six games but a round four hammering at the hands of reigning premier Koroit was their worst effort, kicking just one goal to three-quarter-time.

“The last time we came up against a top-two side we really let ourselves down,” Evans said.

“We are aware of what went wrong so this is a great test for us.”

He said the 80-point loss to Koroit was a “wake-up call” for his players.

“We’ve come out of it in a better spot and guys are starting to enjoy their footy,” he said.

“Everything has been positive since that round. We know we are up against a great side. We know we have to work on what works for us best.”

Evans said he and his players were keen to make a statement after the Koroit loss as they looked to make a run at the five.

The Seagulls will have to come up with a different forward set-up as their leading goalkicker Sam McCartney is out with a hamstring complaint.

Warrnambool named an unchanged line-up, with Blues coach Scott Carter declaring gun recruit Tim McIntyre a certain starter next week against Terang Mortlake after hurting a hamstring in round five.

Half-back Liam Hoy resumes after an ankle injury in the reserves today,  while fellow defender Sam Wilson should return next week.

“I think Port Fairy can be a pretty dangerous opposition at home, especially if you let them get into the game early,” Carter said.

“We will be looking for a quick start.”