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GVL Data | Check out the numbers behind Rochester’s dominance over Dees

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Dominance: Rochester dominated the round 16 contest against Shepparton United. Photo: Bruce Povey

Rochester came out of the blocks with venom in Saturday’s victory over a depleted Shepparton United outfit.

Thanks to GVL Data, we can shed light on some of Rochester's dominance over the Dees in the 186-point win.

The young United outfit, which was hampered by player unavailability in the round 16 clash, was unable to stem the flow of goals kicked by the Tigers.

Rochester was able to assert its authority early on in the contest at Moon Oval with a blistering 6.5 (41) term.

The Tigers gathered 45 more disposals, along with 23 more contested possessions as they hit the ground running.

The home side collected 17 ground ball gets and laid 17 tackles as they controlled the contest.

Rochester notched up 16 inside-50 deliveries for the opening term, which was followed by 11 scoring shots.

VFL talent Hugh Hamilton chalked up three goals and seven disposals in the first quarter, with the classy talent finishing the match with 28 touches, seven inside-50s and seven goals.

Former AFL gun Shaun Atley topped the disposal count for the hosts with 31 to go along with his seven clearances and eight inside-50s.

Shepparton United star defender Kyle Clarke flew the flag for the Demons with a whopping 39 disposals and 10 rebound 50s.

Teammate Kaedyn Napier racked up 19 disposals and 17 hit-outs which complemented his 83 per cent kicking efficiency.

Key Stats Rochester v Shepparton United

Disposals

Rochester: 414

Shepparton United: 276

Contested possessions

Rochester: 144

Shepparton United: 97

Marks

Rochester: 129

Shepparton United: 66

Hit-outs

Rochester: 46

Shepparton United: 22

Tackles

Rochester: 57

Shepparton United: 48

Inside-50s

Rochester: 71

Shepparton United: 22