JMac going out with a bang.

This is not an in depth analysis, something I more stumbled on...

Also, I am not interested in debating what these numbers necessarily mean or whether they justify any particular stance over another. I just thought it was an interesting fact that (at the ripe old age of 33) JMac averages more disposals per game and tackles per game than ever before including 2006. Marks per game are around average and I don't have access to data such as hardball gets, handball receives, efficiency etc - in any case I'm not interested as that sort of stuff misses the point anyway, it's his work rate.

Obviously the game has changed with players racking up easier possesions in the modern game but given how hard JMac works I still think it is a significant fact that he is currently having his best year (so far) for getting the footy and laying tackles. Probably not the most silky smooth or dominant footy player getting around but there is no doubt that he is digging in for his club and assuming this is his last year at Melbourne he certainly can leave holding his head high as he helps lead and lay the foundations for our kids in this transition period.

Great effort I reckon.

Yr Disp/Game Tack/Game

2010 24.2 8.2

2009 19.3 4.8

2008 19.9 4.6

2007 23.3 6.2

2006 23.1 6.2

2005 15.7 6

2004 18.6 3.3

2003 20.9 4.2

2002 15 2.9

2001 17 2.7

2000 13.9 2.2

1999 11.9 1.5

1998 10.9 1

1997 9.5 1.5