Season 2022 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster for Seymour, with a poor 1-5 start being rectified with six straight wins leading into its round 13 bye.
With the Lions now sitting in sixth place with a fantastic opportunity to launch into the finals, here at GVL Data we thought it would be a great time to delve into the numbers and analyse which Lions have stood out over the first 12 weeks of the season.
When it comes to consistent performers, it is hard to go past the work of midfield maestro Jack Murphy.
At a glance
Jack Murphy in 2022
Disposals: 30.2
Marks: 7.7
Handball receives: 9.0
Kicking efficiency: 74%
Handball efficiency: 89%
Proving to be a constant in what has been an injury-ravaged Seymour side, Murphy has led from the front through the middle, collecting a competition high 362 disposals at an imposing average of 30.2.
Fronting up week in and week out, Murphy has only gone under 25 possessions on one occasion in a season that has him well and truly in Morrison medal contention.
His ball use has been a main feature of his game, making those high numbers of disposals count with an ultra impressive kicking efficiency of 74 per cent.
Around the goals, it is no surprise that Michael Hartley has been the main man for the Lions.
Playing as the deepest forward, Hartley currently sits equal fourth on the league’s goal-kicking leaderboard with 27 majors from seven games, sporting an average of 3.9 a game.
Along with his ability to kick goals, the former Bomber and Hawk has gotten his teammates involved with 15 score assists and has had an impact up the ground, averaging 8.2 marks and 14.9 disposals per game.
At a glance
Michael Hartley in 2022
Games: 7
Goals: 27
Score assists: 15
Disposals: 14.9
Marks: 8.2
In and around the contest it has been young gun Ben Rigoni who has shone.
Showcasing his strengths around stoppages, Rigoni currently sits fifth in the competition for total clearances and second for ground ball gets, all while averaging an impressive 25.8 disposals a game.
When it comes to marks, an area where Seymour thrives, it is fellow youngster Riley Mason who leads the way.
Enjoying a breakout season at Kings Park, in his 12 games this season Mason averages 8.8 marks per game to be sitting eighth in the league.
As an interceptor, Lachlan Waite has been crucial for Seymour in defence, sitting fourth in intercept marks with an average of 3.8 per game.
Key statistics
Lions’ young guns taking the next step
Ben Rigoni
Fifth in total clearances (74)
Second in total ground ball gets (154)
Riley Mason
Eighth in marks per game (8.8)
Lachlan Waite
Fourth in intercept marks per game (3.8)
These statistics show the exciting blend of experience and youth at Ben Davey’s disposal, with these players sure to have a major impact on the Lions’ hopes come September.