West Coast & Wayne Bennett's Wild Weekend

Last updated: May 29, 2018, 5:30AM | Published: May 28, 2018, 3:24AM

Data Road Trip looks back on the week, investigating the key data points and numbers that formed what we saw in the week that was in sports. This week we take a look at the weekend of AFL and NRL action, digging out some of the extraordinary numbers that made up what we saw. Let's get into it!

800 Games

Broncos coach Wayne Bennett coached his 800th premiership game, the first coach in history to reach that milestone.

The Year 2006

West Coast won their first game against Hawthorn in Melbourne since 2006. Later that same year? The Eagles would also go on to win the AFL Premiership.

61 Point Turnaround

The Western Bulldogs jumped out of the gates fast against Collingwood on Friday but to no avail. Despite an early 26 point advantage, the Magpies would hold the Dogs goalless in the second half, cruising to a 35 point win.

28 Unanswered Points

The Sydney Roosters produced a Jekyll and Hyde display against the Gold Coast Titans, trailing 14-6 at halftime before rattling off 28 straight points, including 22 in 13 minutes as they trounced the Titans 34-14.

9 Years

Sydney extended their winning streak over Brisbane at the weekend, making it nine years since the Lions have tasted sweet victory over the Swans.

Back-To-Back Wins

With their win over Canterbury, the Wests Tigers secured consecutive wins against the Bulldogs for the first time since 2005.

Melbourne Dominance

Sunday became the first time Melbourne has won back-to-back games by more than 90 points in the club's history. Additionally, it was the first time since 1993 that the Demons have won two games in the same season by more than 90 points. It was also their third victory in a row by more than 10 goals.

166 Fantasy Points

On an individual level, Angus Brayshaw was utterly dominant for Melbourne in their destruction of the Adelaide Crows. He tallied 37 disposals, 14 marks and 3 goals in a stunning display.

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Adam Joseph

Manchester United diehard, Oklahoma City Thunder tragic, New England Patriots fanboy and Carlton Blues sufferer. I like last minute goals, three pointers in transition, unlikely comebacks and underdog stories. Tweet way too much at @AdamJosephSport.