Before Benalla makes the trip over to Tatura Park, let’s cast our eye back to the last contest between the Saints and Bulldogs.
The round two Good Friday encounter was an enthralling clash, one that saw the visitors escape with a nail-biting one-point triumph.
Thanks to GVL Data, we can glance back at the statistics from the match ahead of Saturday’s round 13 match at Tatura.
Benalla held ascendency for majority of the clash, with the Bulldogs able to storm home with a four goal to zip final quarter.
In the opening term, the Saints laid seven more tackles and chalked up four more clearances than Tatura as they booted six goals.
The hosts also managed 15 inside 50 deliveries, a statistic they won come the final siren.
Which coincidentally, was one of the most glaring stat line from the round two affair.
Benalla managed 38 inside 50 entries for the match, compared to Tatura’s 51.
The Saints could only manage seven marks in their forward 50.
Lacking a key target up forward, the mid-season inclusion of former junior and AFL star Jarrad Waite is set to benefit the Saints.
Sam Harris starred that day across half-back with 31 disposals and 11 rebound 50s.
Onballer Chris Welsh had the ball on a string with 30 disposals, 12 of those contested, along with seven clearances and nine inside 50s.
Former coach Jake Pallpratt showcased his class down back with 29 touches and 12 marks.
Big man Josh Marchbank also dominated in the ruck with 42 hitouts.
Key stats Benalla v Tatura, round two
Disposals
Benalla: 321
Tatura: 325
Contested possessions
Benalla: 118
Tatura: 117
Marks
Benalla: 99
Tatura: 78
Hitouts
Benalla: 50
Tatura: 34
Clearances
Benalla: 29
Tatura: 35
Inside 50
Benalla: 38
Tatura: 51