2016 to 2019 Ben Brown's contested mark totals were 49, 43, 36, 35, which were ranked 5th, 7th, 12th, 15th in the league. Not sure he is not renowned for it based on that. Would also argue North's decline are reflected in the slight drop off in numbers.
On one of the podcasts it was mentioned it can take up to 20-30 minutes to get a change to take effect.
With this one the commentators noticed it - surely the players could see it and bring another forward up to the stoppage, if we want to maintain having the extra back?.
We are 3 games clear of 6th. 5th is the worst possible scenario for a few weeks, and dropping further would require Sydney to beat the Bulldogs this week.
HQ are manipulating the ladder. One of Brisbane or Port will make top 2, as 2 Qualifying Finals and presumably 2 Prelims at the G does not optimise TV viewers in a national competition.