GVL Data | What to expect? Mansfield and Mooroopna meet in semi-final clash

Thanks to GVL Data, we can gain insight into how the two teams performed and highlight what areas they will try to target.

Mansfield had plenty of possession in the first half of the contest, but it was the Cats who led at the main break.

Mooroopna’s second term was one where it took 20 marks, compared to Mansfield’s nine.

The Cats won the disposal count and the tackle count in a powerful second term where they booted six goals.

The home side also coughed up eight clangers and finished with 27 for the match.

In the third term, Mansfield got on top around the contest and won the contested possession count by 10.

Mansfield was able to record more tackles than the Cats after half-time and finished with 31, despite also winning the disposal count by 20.

The ruck duel will be fascinating with the Eagles’ Tom McDonagh and Mooroopna’s Liam Betson sharing the spoils in round 16 with standout games.

VFL talent Corey Rich starred in the round 16 win for Mansfield.

The 25-year-old recorded 20 disposals, eight inside 50s, five clearances and booted three goals in an impressive outing at Mansfield Recreation Reserve.

It was his third quarter that really stood out to onlookers.

With the Eagles down by 10 points at the main break, Rich was one player for the hosts who stepped up a gear with eight disposals, five marks, three clearances and four inside 50 deliveries.