In a new feature to collingwoodfc.com.au, “Stat Attack” will feature an in-depth look into the recently played Collingwood match.

After a resounding 62 point win against West Coast at Subiaco Oval on Saturday 7 February, Collingwood’s statistics were as equally as impressive as the final margin.

The Magpies dominated in almost every single key statistical category.

On disposals

Collingwood used the ball 120 times more often than its opponent to account for 410 total disposals.

Scott Pendlebury and Tarkyn Lockyer led the way for the Magpies with 31 possessions each.  Pendlebury was outstanding in his use of the ball delivering it with a disposal efficiency percentage of 94%.

On marks

Cameron Wood and Nick Maxwell were strong in the air, each tallying three contested marks for the game.  The team finished the match with 13 total contested marks compared to West Coast’s single contribution by Darren Glass.

On handballs

After averaging a 2:1 ratio from kicks to handballs last season, Collingwood tallied 219 kicks to 191 handballs.  The handball total on Saturday was not reached by the team in the 2008 season.

Pendlebury delivered 15 handballs at 100% efficiency.

On scoring

The Magpies were 100% accurate between 0 to 15 metres, kicking six goals from six attempts.  From distances outside 50 metres, the team kicked one goal from six attempts.

Time of scores

The Magpies were dangerous during the 5 – 10 minute span of the quarters kicking four goals and four behinds.  They also started the quarters strongly scoring 3.3 in the first five minutes.

Type of scoring shot

The team was prolific when kicking the ball on the run, scoring 5.6.  From a set-shot the team kicked with 50% accuracy (5.5).  Snap shots were the least accurate kicking 3.4.

Kick-ins

Collingwood started the play from a kick-in on nine occasions.  From the nine plays, the team moved the ball down the ground to the forward 50 four times.  The team kicked 1.1 from the nine kick-ins (play was through an unbroken chain).


Click HERE for a complete statistical rundown from the round one NAB Cup match.