The Dandenong Stingrays defied the stats to assure themselves a top-two finish with a thrilling one-point triumph over the Murray Bushrangers in Round 16.
The Stingrays have relied on their heart in big moments before in 2016 – think of the Round 13 win from 40 points down at three-quarter time against Oakleigh – and Saturday’s encounter was another example of why they’re in a position to win the minor premiership this week.
Dandenong lost every major statistical category recorded by Champion Data to the Bushrangers – except one. The winners lagged Murray in kicks, handballs, disposals, marks (contested and uncontested), contested and uncontested possessions, hitouts, clearances, tackles and free kicks won. However, the Stingrays still generated eight more inside-50s than their opponents.
The last of those entries resulted in a goal from bottom-age hero Hunter Clark to snatch victory with just seconds left. So much for the stats, hey?
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Last Modified on 18/08/2016 13:04
