The reigning premier has enjoyed a dominant start, leading the league in a number of key statistics.
No team has won more contested possessions or clearances than Echuca, who has also won the most hard-ball gets and intercept possessions.
Shepparton United, on the other hand, ranks seventh for clearances, averaging six less per game than Echuca, while they are the fifth best contested possession team in the competition, winning 15 less than the Murray Bombers on average.
The Demons also trail Echuca in the average total disposal count, which they rank ninth in the league for. The Murray Bombers rank second, nearly 50 disposals a game better than their round seven opponents.
Shepparton United’s Jayden Magro is leading the league for goals, however he will have less opportunity than the Echuca forwards on Saturday if the statistics are anything to go by, with Echuca launching the ball inside 50 a league-best 54 times a game this season, as opposed to Shepparton United’s 39 entries.
The Demons lead the league in chases and pressure acts, which Echuca ranks fifth and eighth in respectively, although the Murray Bombers are the best side in the GVL for effective tackles per game with 46, while Shepparton United ranks fourth with 40.
Echuca vs Shepparton United
2023 averages per game
Echuca: 133 contested possessions, 39 clearances, 342 disposals, 38 hard-ball gets, 64 intercept possessions, 54 inside-50s, 13 chases, 38 pressure acts, 46 effective tackles
Shepparton United: 118 contested possessions, 33 clearances, 295 disposals, 31 hard-ball gets, 53 intercept possessions, 39 inside-50s, 18 chases, 47 pressure acts, 40 effective tackles
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