Tatura star Billy Cooper was one of the most influential performers on the ground but it wasn’t enough to get his side over the line on Saturday.
The Bulldogs suffered a 22-point defeat at the hands of Benalla following the Saints’ stunning six-goal effort in the fourth quarter.
Cooper’s exploits were among the key reasons for Tatura’s 11-point buffer at the final break of the round 13 Goulburn Valley League encounter.
Thanks to GVL Data, we can shine a spotlight on Cooper’s sublime day out for the Bulldogs.
The silky mover collected a whopping 37 disposals and was the highest possession-getter on the ground.
It really was a case of leather poisoning for the class talent.
Cooper tallied 27 kicks and nine handballs in the loss, while he had 11 contested and 27 uncontested possessions.
The on-baller racked up seven tackles and five clearances in the loss.
Cooper’s ability to find the ball in defence, followed by his work up the ground to deliver the ball inside forward-50 stood out.
The speedster had an impressive nine rebound-50s, to go along with his eight inside-50 deliveries.
At a glance Billy Cooper, round 13
Disposals: 37
Marks: 11
Tackles: 7
Clearances: 5
Rebound-50s: 9
Inside-50s: 8
Handball receives: 11
Ground ball gets: 10