Saying this, no one would disagree that Tom Bennett has been consistently giving his all for the Saints and his efforts have regularly been reflected in the statistics.
In a game that saw non-stop attack from Shepparton, the midfielder held his own and clocked up the most disposals for his side.
Bennett was crucial in defence and transition into attack as he looked to move the ball forward with 10 clearances and six inside-50s.
Coaches Will Martiniello and Mark McKenzie have highlighted on several occasions that inconsistent performances have led to the side’s position on the table.
Tom Bennett vs. Shepparton
Disposals — 28
Kicks — 16
Contested Possessions — 15
Groundball gets — 10
Looseball gets — 8
Clearances — 10
Inside-50s — 6
Bennett has proved to be the exception, especially when it comes to contested possessions as he managed 15 on Saturday, only behind Shepparton’s Bryce Stephenson.
As well as leading the Saints contested possession statistics, Bennett is knocking on the door of top-10 leaders in the Goulburn Valley League, sitting at 13th with an average of 10.4 per game.
As his data describes, the Saints’ man is an all-rounder who is not afraid to get his hands on the ball and move forward.
Bennett finished off his stellar performance in an otherwise disappointing loss with 132 ranking points, the second most for any player in the match.
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