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Who are our 'Stat Leaders'?
4/08/2011 9:00:00 AM
The Good
Despite some injury problems in their backline, the Tigers still haven’t lost their attacking flair, making 89 line-breaks so far in 2011 to have them ranked third in the competition. If they continue to create this many chances, they are too good a team to not pile on the points.
The Bad
The Tigers kicking game has long been criticised, but while they lead the competition for efficiency of kicks, they also have the second-lowest amount of kicks in play (324) and the second least kick metres (9875m).
The Gun
Benji Marshall was awarded the Golden Boot award last year, and from his stats in 2011 it’s no surprise why. Marshall currently leads the Tigers try-scoring tally (8), their line-break tally (11), and their try-assist tally (20).
The Bad Boy
While his game has grown significantly in the halfback role in 2011, Rob Lui has struggled in defence so far, leading the club for missed tackles, along with making 20 errors. If his work in defence improves, he could be the Tigers halfback for some time to come.
The Surprise
After making his debut in 2009, Blake Ayshford has grown into an important cog in the Tigers line-up in 2011\. He is third on the Tigers metres gained list, averaging 97.1m per game, tops their try-scoring list with eight and is third on the line-break list with 10.
The Verdict
The Tigers have welcomed back some important players recently, and with Lote Tuqiri due back in round 24, they will soon be at full-strength.
If they can improve their kicking game as well as maintaining strengths, like their ability to make a line break they will have the top four sides looking over their shoulder come finals time.
Stats Leaders
Top tryscorer – Benji Marshall and Blake Ayshford (8)
Top tackler – Robbie Farah (656 & 34.5 per game)
Most missed tackles – Robert Lui (68 & 4.2 per game)
Top line breaks – Benji Marshall & Robert Lui (11)
Top offloads – Chris Heighington (31)
Penalties conceded – Chris Heighington (14)
Top try assists – Benji Marshall (20)
Most metres – Chris Heighington (2066) & Wade McKinnon (126.5 per game)
Tackle busts – Andrew Fifita (75)
Errors made – Benji Marshall (34)
* All statistics are current as of the completion of Round 20, 2011.
Who are our 'Stat Leaders'?
4/08/2011 9:00:00 AM
The Good
Despite some injury problems in their backline, the Tigers still haven’t lost their attacking flair, making 89 line-breaks so far in 2011 to have them ranked third in the competition. If they continue to create this many chances, they are too good a team to not pile on the points.
The Bad
The Tigers kicking game has long been criticised, but while they lead the competition for efficiency of kicks, they also have the second-lowest amount of kicks in play (324) and the second least kick metres (9875m).
The Gun
Benji Marshall was awarded the Golden Boot award last year, and from his stats in 2011 it’s no surprise why. Marshall currently leads the Tigers try-scoring tally (8), their line-break tally (11), and their try-assist tally (20).
The Bad Boy
While his game has grown significantly in the halfback role in 2011, Rob Lui has struggled in defence so far, leading the club for missed tackles, along with making 20 errors. If his work in defence improves, he could be the Tigers halfback for some time to come.
The Surprise
After making his debut in 2009, Blake Ayshford has grown into an important cog in the Tigers line-up in 2011\. He is third on the Tigers metres gained list, averaging 97.1m per game, tops their try-scoring list with eight and is third on the line-break list with 10.
The Verdict
The Tigers have welcomed back some important players recently, and with Lote Tuqiri due back in round 24, they will soon be at full-strength.
If they can improve their kicking game as well as maintaining strengths, like their ability to make a line break they will have the top four sides looking over their shoulder come finals time.
Stats Leaders
Top tryscorer – Benji Marshall and Blake Ayshford (8)
Top tackler – Robbie Farah (656 & 34.5 per game)
Most missed tackles – Robert Lui (68 & 4.2 per game)
Top line breaks – Benji Marshall & Robert Lui (11)
Top offloads – Chris Heighington (31)
Penalties conceded – Chris Heighington (14)
Top try assists – Benji Marshall (20)
Most metres – Chris Heighington (2066) & Wade McKinnon (126.5 per game)
Tackle busts – Andrew Fifita (75)
Errors made – Benji Marshall (34)
* All statistics are current as of the completion of Round 20, 2011.