IF there is one thing the Murray Crays are big on it's stats.
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Danny Steel and his merry men have had them at their fingertips since the side joined the Victoria Country Masters Football League a decade ago.
What is the side's win-loss record? 57 wins/37 losses/1 draw
Who kicked the first goal? Mick Bourke
How many players have the Crays fielded? 179
Alcohol consumption? Approximately 8500 cans of beer, bundy and bottles of water
Representative honours? Andrew Reid made the All- Australian team at the 2012 Townsville National Carnival
How many father-and-sons? 10
First 50-metre penalty? Danny Steel for swearing
The stats are endless.
It's little wonder why the Murray Crays recently announced their Team of the Decade with players needing 15 games to qualify.
There were hard-luck stories including former Wodonga Raiders veteran Nic Conway who fell just short of the cut-off.
Adrian Williams was named captain, not surprisingly given he's won six best and fairests in the 35 division.
Paul Hore grabbed the prized full-forward position after kicking 82 goals in 27 matches.
Strong-marking Brad Golding, the super-fit Dale McFaull and footballer turned umpire Craig Eastick were also part of the forward line.
Games record-holder Steve Teunon was picked in the ruck following a best and fairest and 25 goals in 64 matches.
Jason Dowell, Tim Mooney, David Coleman and Mark Young also made the grade with 50-plus matches under their belts.
"We aren't the most serious blokes in the world getting around, but we took the side pretty seriously," Steel said.
"There are some good players in there.
"A few players were a bit stiff as they didn't quite fit the criteria."
Tim Mooney was selected as coach after being at the helm since 2011.
He took over from inaugural leader Phil Summerfield.
"Even though I'd heard of 'Moons' through footy circles I'd never actually met him until he rocked up for training in 2010," Steel said.
"We had about five or six local coppers playing then and it was like we had our own police force at the Crays.
"We probably needed it to keep us blokes in line.
"Everyone at the club respects him and that's why he has been coach for all these years.
"'Moons' enjoys a good time but he's straight to the point when it's needed."
For the record, the Crays will start pre-season training before any Ovens and Murray clubs on October 9 at Wodonga Senior Secondary College.