tackles

[Go Swannies]

Here are the stats from the AFL site. Over at the Bombers forum, they are complaining about their lack of tackling. Compared to us, I see what they mean.

Lots of good work all round - not surprised but gratified to see Schneiderman so high on the list. And funny how we now just take it for granted that the Captain will be at the top of the list.

Season Stats

TACKLES

1. Simon_Black Brisbane_Lions 27

2. Brett_Kirk Sydney_Swans 27

10. Damien_Peverill Essendon 21

30. Ben_Mathews Sydney_Swans 16

45. Stuart_Maxfield Sydney_Swans 15

46. Nic_Fosdike Sydney_Swans 15

78. Adam_Schneider Sydney_Swans 13

81. Jude_Bolton Sydney_Swans 12

82. Jared_Crouch Sydney_Swans 12

91. Dean_Solomon Essendon 12

96. James_Hird Essendon 11

97. Matthew_Lloyd Essendon 11

98. Mark_Mercuri Essendon 11

[Barry Schneider]

Tackling is a stat that needs more investigation in my opinion.A high tackle stat could mean the player is beaten to the ball quite often or it could mean he is placing alot of pressure on the opposition.

[Charlie]

For a player like Kirk, tackling is an essential, POSITIVE stat.

Kirky's job is a) restrict his opponent's opportunities through getting the ball himself, and b) if that fails, tackle him.

The fact that Kirky is leading the competition for tackling, whilst also racking up a consistent 20 possessions... is a sign that he's going to make it impossible for the AA selectors to ignore him this year.