While Seymour prepares for its all-important round 18 Goulburn Valley League clash against Shepparton United, it’s time to look back at when the two last battled it out.
The depleted Demons are coming off a recent drubbing to Echuca, while Seymour is on the charge for a spot in finals action.
Thanks to GVL Data, we can highlight the clash between the two outfits in round seven, a contest Seymour won by a rollicking 97 points.
Seymour owned territory in the Kings Park encounter and amassed a whopping 404 disposals, compared to United’s 320.
Ben Davey’s outfit starved the opposition of possession and racked up a remarkable 264 uncontested possessions.
The Lions tallied up an extraordinary 121 marks to finish +51 ahead of United.
Despite Seymour’s dominance with ball in hand, United was able to win multiple statistical categories.
The Dees won hitouts 45 to 25, along with clearances 41 to 29.
And it was no surprise to see United register a whopping 70 tackles, compared to Seymour’s 54.
Jack Murphy was again one of Seymour’s star performers with 34 disposals and six inside 50s.
Young gun Riley Mason was influential with 33 touches, 15 marks and nine inside 50s.
Star VFL forward Michael Hartley was sublime in attack and finished with four majors, four score assists and 19 disposals.
Seymour heads up the Goulburn Valley Highway to take on Shepparton United at Deakin Reserve on Saturday at 2pm.
Last time they met Round 7
Disposals
Seymour: 404
Shepparton United: 320
Kick efficiency
Seymour: 70%
Shepparton United: 55%
Clangers
Seymour: 25
Shepparton United: 44
Marks
Seymour: 121
Shepparton United: 70
Inside 50s
Seymour: 55
Shepparton United: 47
Clearances
Seymour: 29
Shepparton United: 41