Their ball movement was in another class compared to their opponents and the statistics on disposals backs this up.
When it came to disposals in general, Seymour was a step above, racking up 54 more offloads than the Demons.
Shepparton United vs Seymour
Disposals
United: 287
Seymour: 341
Handballs
United: 101
Seymour: 141
Contested possessions
United: 115
Seymour: 137
Intercept possessions
United: 42
Seymour: 59
Total disposal percentage
United: 64%
Seymour: 75%
Seymour was clinical when handing off the ball and Shepparton United was unable to keep up with the quick movement of the ball.
Ninety-one per cent of the Lions’ handballs hit their intended target, meaning it was not a case of quantity over quality, it was both, making for a near-perfect progression forward.
As shown last week against Echuca, Seymour lives for the contest and has the knack of winning more than its fair share of 50-50s.
The Lions won 22 more contested possessions than the Demons and were able to break many of the opposition’s spells on the ball as they accumulated 59 intercept possessions.
Seymour continues to show that it is just as dangerous on the ball as it is off it.
While large numbers speak volumes for the Lions’ good form, it is its efficiency that allows it to soak up pressure and be ruthless in transition.
Seventy-five per cent of the away side’s disposals were effective, 11 per cent more than its opponents. It is a stark difference that sums up Seymour’s prolific form at the moment.
If the Lions are able to maintain this form, they will no doubt be in contention for the premiership.
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