The Rebels are preparing to dig deep against minor premier Dandenong Stingrays in a TAC Cup elimination final at Visy Park tomorrow.

Dandenong disposed of the Oakleigh Chargers by 64-points in last week's qualifying final.

But the Rebels can take confidence from a 100-point win against Murray Bushrangers.

North Ballarat Rebels coach Glenn Wilkins said his team was not fearful of the Stingrays.

The Rebels were focused on improving their own game.

"The most pleasing thing about last week was everyone played their role," Wilkins said.

"We must continue to get better. We cannot sit back and take last week for granted, we must improve again."

The Rebels and Stingrays have met twice this season and Wilkins said neither meeting was a blow out for his team.

Personnel has changed through school and state duties but the Rebels should be close to full strength.

Small forward Jarryd Hill booted eight goals in last week's elimination final and proved a live-wire alongside key goal kickers Jeremy Cameron and Lucas Cook.

Redan midfielder Darcy Watchorn has been called into the line-up with Beaufort's Scott Spriggs and Ballarat Clarendon College's Bill Barry.

Chris McMahon (ankle) and Richard Bamblett (knee) each failed fitness testing last night, while Matt Sully has elected to return to club football.

The Stingrays are known for their bigger bodies and long kicking.

Depth offers them the luxury of strong midfield rotations.

Wilkins said Visy Park and its deep pockets suited his team's running style.

He encouraged his players to take the game on, open leads and make the most of their chances - last week's final was proof it worked.

"We need to take our opportunities early and get on top," Wilkins said.

"Finals is a different ball game altogether ... as long as we're on top at quarter-time, we can re-load from there."