The Power take on proven finals performer Dennington, which has claimed the past two Warrnambool and District A grade flags, in what should be a scintillating match at Merrivale Recreation Reserve.

“It would’ve been better if we had’ve gone through last year, but it’s good experience and it probably will help us a bit this year,” Hoare said.

“This weekend we play Dennington and I reckon it’ll be really close.”

The teams have met just once this year, with the Dogs emerging four-goal victors, but Hoare – who has played finals in each of the five years she’s been at the club – was confident her team could flip the result.

“Finals are always a different situation – it honestly could go either way,” she said. “I reckon everyone has a different mindset going into finals; it’s make or break.”

The 18-year-old was pleased with how swiftly the new-look Power team had gelled this season.