A composed and efficient performance saw the Bombers secure their second consecutive win to start 2023, defeating the Saints by 12 points at Windy Hill.

These are the stats that mattered from round two.

159

Controlling the footy became key in the late stages of Sunday’s contest, with the Saints attempting a late comeback.

Despite being relatively even in contested possession, the Dons won the uncontested count 159-101 in a clean showing of their inside and outside blend.

65%

They say ‘give it to your users’ and the Bombers abided by that on the weekend, going at 65% efficiency compared to the Saints’ 55%.

Winger Sophie Van De Heuvel was a standout by foot, accumulating 17 disposals at 76%, while also tallying six intercept possessions.

8

Having Bonnie Toogood and Brooke Brown bookending the field certainly doesn’t hurt.

The duo each took eight marks as the Bombers dominated in the air, taking 69 marks total to the Saints’ 38.

Among those for the Dons were 11 marks inside forward 50, with their ability to find targets on entry becoming a standout in this early period of the season.

338

Maddy Prespakis had the ball on a string on Sunday, racking up a game-high 29 disposals and 338 metres gained.

With six clearances and 15 contested possessions, Prespakis’ willingness to get her hands dirty in the centre was crucial for the Bombers as they withheld the Saints late in the piece.