GVL Data ǀ Echuca’s first-quarter blitz a catalyst for Euroa demolition

The Pies could not find an answer to Echuca’s slick and efficient ball movement early, with this clearly shown on the disposal count (97 to 57) and marks (26 to 10).

Echuca almost doubled the contested possession count (45 to 24), with similar figures also shown in the uncontested possession count (54-33).

The Murray Bombers went at 74 per cent efficiency by foot in the first term and of their 32 handballs, 84 per cent of them were on target.

Keeping speed on the ball was a clear focus, with Echuca’s on-ballers Andrew Walker, Matthew Lias and Mitchell Wales all collecting eight handball receives.

To top it off, Echuca was supreme going forward and doubled Euroa’s inside 50 count in the first term (16-8).

The grand finalist gathered seven marks inside the arc, while its opponents could not manage a mark inside 50 until the second quarter and, even then, only collected five for the entire game.