Looking at the statistics, you would be inclined to think the Lions were two feet taller than their opponents on Saturday afternoon as they dominated all areas of marking.
In a game that never looked out of reach for Tatura, the side was unable to get ahead of its opponents when it came to getting two hands on the ball.
Despite the Bulldogs winning the battle when the ball hit the turf — they were ahead in ground ball gets, loose ball gets and gathers come the final whistle — Seymour controlled the skies.
Seymour finished the game leading in all data concerned with marks, but it was its near doubling of Tatura’s intercept marks, seven to 13, that paints a picture of the side’s high-pressure playing style.
Mark statistics
Marks
Tatura: 90
Seymour: 109
Contested marks
Tatura: 14
Seymour: 17
Uncontested marks
Tatura: 76
Seymour: 92
Intercept marks
Tatura: 7
Seymour: 13
Marks inside 50
Tatura: 9
Seymour: 11
The intense level of physicality on display was reflected in Seymour coming out just on top in contested marks and marks inside 50.
The Lions were able to control the match and keep it on their own terms as they built up an excessive number of uncontested marks compared to their competitors.
A clash against Echuca this Saturday will no doubt reveal just how strong Seymour is in the air as the top-of-the-table side was unstoppable on and above ground level in its 43-point win over Mooroopna.
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