The numbers that matter

[swansrob]

Some interesting numbers here. One that stood out to me was Harry Cunningham being the most effective kicker inside 50 in the league
The numbers that matter - sydneyswans.com.au

[liz]

Harry's problem is that he doesn't do it enough. Better to have someone who kicks at 75% but does it twice as often, I would have thought.

I think the selection (or at least, the interpretation) of the numbers that matter was a bit odd. We're sitting second on the table, yet none of the numbers that matter really focus on things that the Swans are much good at, especially the run and carry indicators. And while I don't dispute that the team needs a bit more run and carry, it's a bit hard to do when it's pissing down with rain. Has any other club played in four wet games this year (including two absolute drenchers)?

[ScottH]

I'm surprised Laidler is not on the list of intercept marks.
He must be next on the list. Maybe he just seems to take the more critical ones.

[ugg]

I think the selection (or at least, the interpretation) of the numbers that matter was a bit odd.

It's part of a AFL-wide article that has the same metrics for every club, rather than focusing (despite what the title would lead you to believe) on the numbers that have contributed each team's success and style of play.

The numbers that really matter for your club - AFL.com.au

[liz]

It's part of a AFL-wide article that has the same metrics for every club, rather than focusing (despite what the title would lead you to believe) on the numbers that have contributed each team's success and style of play.

The numbers that really matter for your club - AFL.com.au

Yeah, I read it on the main AFL website before I saw the Swans excerpt. Still wonder how they decide what numbers matter, given the Swans are clearly doing a fair few things right (and things that contribute to actually winning games).

[stellation]

It's a good point, liz- I'd be more interested in someone honing in on whether there are any stats that the top 4/8 excel in as a group and providing some commentary on where teams that aren't doing so well in those areas can either improve (or counteract with their own strengths).

[kilroy]

Harry's problem is that he doesn't do it enough. Better to have someone who kicks at 75% but does it twice as often, I would have thought.

I think the selection (or at least, the interpretation) of the numbers that matter was a bit odd. We're sitting second on the table, yet none of the numbers that matter really focus on things that the Swans are much good at, especially the run and carry indicators. And while I don't dispute that the team needs a bit more run and carry, it's a bit hard to do when it's pissing down with rain. Has any other club played in four wet games this year (including two absolute drenchers)?

Jetta mk 2.

[Mug Punter]

Jetta mk 2.

One thing that has really surprised me is how little we miss Jetta. He had good outside run but in hindsight he was a luxury we're better off without and WCE seem to be finding that out, and I really get no joy from that because I wanted it to work out for him there.

For all his weaknesses though, that run in the 2012 GF and the way he stood up to the Subiaco morons last year will always have him as one of my favourites

[goswannies]

For all his weaknesses though, that run in the 2012 GF and the way he stood up to the Subiaco morons last year will always have him as one of my favourites

+1

I just loved the cheeky smile he had for the first few years.

[dimelb]

One thing that has really surprised me is how little we miss Jetta. He had good outside run but in hindsight he was a luxury we're better off without and WCE seem to be finding that out, and I really get no joy from that because I wanted it to work out for him there.

For all his weaknesses though, that run in the 2012 GF and the way he stood up to the Subiaco morons last year will always have him as one of my favourites

The length of the field run to goal against Collingwood is my favourite. Still wish him well.