However, the mark differential explains only 13 percent of the variation in margins, and the contested mark differential appears no more important than the uncontested mark differential, with each explaining just 10 percent of the variation in margins. Dylan Burns/Getty Images. It's very well deserved. Dylan Burns/Getty Images. Not too shabby, by any means. 33-8-8. Heeney averaged two goals and 16 disposals (with an even split between contested and uncontested ball) per game as well as ranking second in the league for tackles inside 50, numbers which led to him being awarded a maiden All-Australian blazer. 2 last year in direct goal assists, highlighting just how selfless he is. De Goey has the enviable quality of being as effective forward as he is in the middle and is capable of winning any game off his own boot. It holds him in good stead if he is to play exclusively as a forward in 2023, and I have no doubt he can still provide valuable midfield support to the younger brigade, when required. Using accumulated stats from across the four home and away seasons of the competition (excluding finals), 21 players have made the cut, including the recently retired Jess Foley, with a minimum 10-game . Dylan Burns/Getty Images. From lock-down midfielder to one of the game's ultra elite, it's been an incredible rise for Miller over the last two years. Dustin Fletcher completes the quintet of players to make the 400-Club, but there is another version of this elite company that no one really speaks about perhaps for good reason, but I will let you be the judge. Completing a disastrous night for the Kangaroos, Tom Powell needed help from trainers as he went off with a leg injury in the last term. At times he looks like a man vs. boys; good luck bringing him down as he charges forward from a contest. And what's even more unfortunate is that it's one of my favourites (yes, we're allowed to have our favourites!) Julian Edelman (118), 4. He defended the most leads in the competition (80) yet conceded a mark just 56% of the time, the third lowest rate of anyone. When he pushes forward, he hits the scoreboard and sets up scoring chances better than literally any other midfielder (he ranked No. He's never afraid to take on the game with his pace, run-and-carry and dare, and with more time in the midfield last year was able to enjoy career-highs in most statistical categories. His previous career best was a seven-goal haul against the Western Bulldogs in 2019. I mentioned Warner in my introduction and that no forecasting was taking place when devising this list. Bailey is definitely someone to keep an eye on in 2023 as the Lions look for a deep September run. As one of the great runners and line-breakers in the league, Crisp offers a totally different package to the average AFL midfielder. Great goalkicking midfielders and/or productive high half-forwards are like gold dust and the Lions have one of the best in the business with Bailey. Chargers RB Keith Lincoln vs. Patriots, 1963 AFL championship game. Of the others, Patrick Cripps is probably the unluckiest to have missed out on a spot in the 400-club. Top 30? Unsurprisingly, winning the rebound 50 count is not a good omen. AFL Home Fixtures Scores Ladder Podcast Tipping Champions Brownlow A short history of the lowest-scoring matches in rugby league history, 'I don't buy that one bit': Next AFL CEO denies claims of a boys' club after promotion from general counsel, NRL concedes error on crucial golden point call, Doja Cat, Margot Robbie and Nicole Kidman attend Met Gala for fashion's biggest night, Clare desperately wanted to stop drinking but she couldn't make it stick. Players With The Most 100 Reception Seasons In NFL History - StatMuse That's not prime LeBron James' per-game averages, but Laird's numbers from an ultra impressive, yet totally underrated 2022 -- the story of his career, right? Approximately two thirds of matches are won by the team that records more rebound 50s per opposition inside 50 than its opponent. Sub Rhett Bazzo was then sent to Curnow, but it was Hurn's brief cameo on the spearhead that created the biggest highlight. Bontempelli continues to be one of the best goal-kicking midfielders in the AFL, booting 55 majors over the past two seasons. Curnow missed a shot on the run in the final quarter that would have given him 10 goals. The Bulldogs owned the scoreboard for most of the second half but struggled to shake off the gallant Hawks. Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver impressed with 37 disposals, while Christian Petracca and Angus Brayshaw in his 150th match also shone. The loss comes ahead of a difficult month that includes away games to Geelong and the Western Bulldogs and the visits of St Kilda and Brisbane, but there were plenty of positives for the Crows which shouldnt be lost in the final result. Even Luke Davies-Uniacke may eventually give it a shake, but as of right now, we are witnessing something special from Clayton Oliver, and anyone who criticises what he doesnt do, or what he could do, should take a bit of gander at what he does do. The 10 best AFL players at quarter time of the 2023 season - ESPN Ruby Schleicher, Collingwood - intercept possessions. 25. WATCH: Will Warner be a top three player in 18 months' time? In fact, no non-key forward has kicked more than Fritsch's 114 over the last two years. Riewoldt has also moved into second place all-time behind Matthew Richardson for most games with at least four contested marks. Darrian Traynor/Getty Images. It's no surprise he ranked No. My slight knock on 'the Bont' is that he's prone to having too many quiet quarters (at least compared to those ranked above him on this list), but enough with the negatives, a top seven rank should be celebrated. Jerry Rice (151), 2. But the Brownlow Medal fancy finished with a match-high four goal assists to make his presence felt as the Bulldogs kicked seven goals to two after half-time. NAME. Since the beginning of 2021, 163 of his 400 kicks (or 41%) resulted in a score. Some might even go so far as to say he's one of the most underrated players going around (yep, I'm one of them). Its clear that kicks, inside 50s, marks inside 50 and contested possessions have a significant bearing on the result, while intercepts and uncontested possessions are also meaningful and even tackles and rebound 50s can be useful metrics when displayed in the right context. In AFLW history, there have only been ten games in which a team has won both the inside 50 count and the rebound 50 count. NFL Passes Completed Single-Season Leaders - Pro-Football-Reference.com It is the Kangaroos' biggest losing margin under new coach Alastair Clarkson, after they won their first two matches, and also Melbourne's fourth 100-plus score this season. Top 20? The highest number of contested touches ever recorded comes from Patrick Dangerfield, who crashed and bashed his way to 430 from 24 games back in 2017. At his best, Fyfe is still a top 20 player in the game, but there's just so many unanswered questions surrounding the former Dockers skipper that it would be unfair to stick him there purely on legacy and his resume. If you're still not convinced, go back and watch his efforts between rounds 16 and 20 last season where he polled a staggering 14 of a possible 15 Brownlow votes with some truly exceptional performances. Daniel Pockett/Getty Images. He also rates higher than most forwards in the finishing department, having kicked 85.49 over the last two seasons. Scary stuff. There are at least four others who play a very similar role and have stronger numbers over a greater period of time (keep reading, I'll prove it), they just don't get a fraction of the credit. Last year, he earned All-Australian selection for a season in which he tallied 43 goals, 41 behinds and averaged over 17 disposals and four inside 50s per game -- just outrageous numbers. No other player in recent history has come close to this type of production so early into their career. Warner is already averaging 23 disposals and nearly a goal per game as well as over four clearances, tackles and inside 50s, playing a brand of football that's drawing comparisons to the likes of prime Dustin Martin and Patrick Dangerfield. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images. 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It should be no surprise that forward 50 entries are one of the competitions most important metrics. Marcus Bontempelli celebrates with fans after a win. Impressive Kangaroos youngster Harry Sheezel and Aaron Hall each had 30-disposal matches. Michael Willson/Getty Images. Greene still finished with four goals and had just as much impact further afield to gather 22 disposals. He's such a valuable asset for the Swans, given his ability to control games in the midfield and then seamlessly drop back into defence when required. 1 ruck in the AFL. As a midfielder, he ranks elite in a host of categories, including disposals, contested possessions, ground ball gets, clearances, tackles, pressure acts and goals.