On paper, the second-placed Burras and fourth-placed Roos are evenly matched.

Both teams have only lost one match; however, the Burras probably go in favourites because of their status as minor premiers and their superior percentage (220.23%) compared with the Roos (158.68%).

Minyip-Murtoa's last round 66-point win against Stawell Warriors is also something that will no doubt be in the back of the Dimboola players' minds.

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There is one area that the Roos have quite an edge over their higher-ranked opponents, and it isn't noticeable at first glance.

After calculating the number of quarters won by each team over the first six rounds, Dimboola has emerged as the league's second-quarter specialists.

The club has not lost a second-quarter in 2021.

While the Roos' second-quarter points average of 23.4 might not seem overly impressive, it is their defence in this quarter that stands out.

Across its five matches, the Roos only concede on average 13 points in the second quarter.

On the other hand, the Burras' second-quarter record is decent but not quite good compared with their other quarter performances.

The reigning premiers have scored on average 17.6 points in their five second terms, which is their lowest per quarter and significantly less than their overall average of 29 points a quarter.

Minyip-Murtoa's highest scoring quarter comes in the third term, where they average a massive 42.4 points after the main break.

The Burras' second-quarter defence is tight, only conceding on average 15.8 points per game; however, this is their second-worst quarter for points scored against, conceding more in fourth quarters (19.8 points on average).

The Burras have also only lost four quarters for the year, with 50% coming in the second quarter.

Those second-quarter losses came in round three against the Giants and five against the Saints, which were also their two lowest quarter scores for the year (1.4 and 0.5).

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It is too early to classify this as a particular weakness for the Burras.

While both team's second-quarter records may not affect Saturday's game, it is still something worth keeping your eye on.

Looking at the remaining teams' second quarter records, the Horsham Saints' second-quarter statistics also stand out compared to their other quarters.

The Saints average 13 points per second quarter and is by far their worst quarter, while their best quarter is the fourth when they average 23.4 points.

Warrack and Nhill have not won a second quarter in 2021.

*Statistics not available for round three Ararat vs Horsham Demons.

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