Shepparton Swans may enter this weekend’s clash against Seymour as the underdog but the numbers highlight that the Princess Park encounter could end up in an upset.
Thanks to GVL Data, we can identify the key areas of both outfits’ games that will dictate this weekend’s clash.
Although sitting ninth on the ladder with just three wins to their name, the Swans have shown they can certainly bring the heat to the top sides.
In their last home game, the Swans gave ladder-leader Echuca a scare in the early stages of the contest.
Winning the contested possession count by eight, disposals by 24, tackles by 12 and breaking even in inside-50s, it was just inaccurate kicking that cost the young Swans, whose return of 1.7 wasn’t enough to put Echuca under pressure.
Across 12 games this season, Shepparton Swans have laid 748 tackles, enough to have them sitting third in the competition.
They also have had no trouble getting their hands on the footy, sitting fourth for disposals at 329.5 per game.
Key stats
Shepparton Swans, season stats
Tackles: 62.5 per game (third)
Disposals: 329.5 per game (fifth)
Contested possessions: 132.9 per game (fourth)
Total points for: 774 (eighth)
Inside-50s: 46.0 per game (seventh)
Marks: 75.1 (eighth)
Expect premier midfielder BJ Squire to lead the charge for the Swans.
A ball-winning machine, Squire averages a whopping 27.2 disposals per game this season, with his past month being particularly impressive, surpassing 30 touches in each of his past four matches.
Zac Banch is another on-baller who has stood out with 24.7 disposals and 5.9 clearances from his 11 matches, along with Bowen Calogero (21.8 disposals).
Young gun Max Clohesy is another the Lions will need to curtail as he returns to the Swans while the Murray Bushrangers enjoy a bye.
Featuring in their last match against Echuca, Clohesy was clinical across half-back, collecting 28 disposals while using the ball at an ultra-impressive 82 per cent efficiency.
Key stats
Seymour, season stats
Tackles: 56.3 per game (sixth)
Disposals: 330.3 per game (third)
Contested possessions: 121.7 (eighth)
Total points for: 999 (sixth)
Inside-50s: 45.8 per game (eighth)
Marks: 99.1 (second)