Pre-season games can be an indicator for the way teams want to transition the ball inside 50, while all teams aren’t at full capability or have full intent in the Marsh Community Series viewing Disposals per Inside 50 may indicate a change from the previous year.
WEEK 1
Gold Coast recorded a high of 405 Disposals in week 1 against Geelong recording 5.6 Disposals per Inside 50, the Cats weren’t at full strength and placed players in a variety of roles.
The Suns were ranked 14th in the 2019 H&A season for Disposals per Inside 50, an improvement looms likely in 2020 with the addition of experienced talent and highly rated players acquired through the draft.
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Windy conditions partly attributed to Brisbane overusing the ball at times, Lachie Neale made reference during the telecast that Lions coach Chris Fagan was overly happy with the negative metres gained at times during the game.
Brisbane were ranked No.1 in the 2019 H&A season for Disposals per Inside 50, expect more efficient ball use in their second Marsh Community Series game.
AFL Stats: Inside 50 Differentials 2017-19
Disposals Per Inside 50
| TEAM | MARSH SERIES | 2019 H&A SEASON | DIFFERENTIAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD COAST | 5.6 | 7.7 | -2.1 |
| HAWTHORN | 6.2 | 7.0 | -0.8 |
| MELBOURNE | 6.8 | 6.9 | -0.1 |
| PORT ADELAIDE | 6.9 | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| NTH MELBOURNE | 7.0 | 7.4 | -0.4 |
| ST. KILDA | 7.3 | 7.1 | 0.2 |
| WESTERN BULLDOGS | 7.6 | 7.1 | 0.5 |
| ADELAIDE | 8.7 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| BRISBANE | 8.8 | 6.4 | 2.4 |
| GEELONG | 9.0 | 7.1 | 1.9 |
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