Tackles

He’s really pulling away now! A game high eight tackles for Zach Merrett against the Swans showcased the youngster’s trademark pressure.

1. Zach Merrett – 43

2. David Zaharakis –  31

3. James Kelly – 27

4. Darcy Parish/Orazio Fantasia – 25

5. Brendon Goddard – 23

Effective disposals

Michael Hartley shoots to the top of the list as Essendon’s most efficient. The defender continues to improve week by week and is proving to be a handy pick-up.

1. Michael Hartley - 85.5%

2. Matt Dea - 81.8%

3. James Kelly - 80.8%

4. Courtenay Dempsey - 80%

5. James Gwilt – 79.4% 

Marks

The veteran sits the top of the list as the man with the safe hands. However, it is Mitch Brown who has been the biggest mover over the last two rounds, adding another 9 marks to his season tally against the Swans.

1. James Kelly - 46

2. James Gwilt- 45

3. Joe Daniher - 44

4. Mitch Brown - 41

4. Brendon Goddard - 41

Rebound 50’s

This week we see James Gwilt shoot to the top of the Rebound 50 list, while Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has snuck into the top 5 after collecting a team high six R50s.

1. James Gwilt - 31

2.James Kelly – 28

3. Martin Gleeson – 26

4. Mark Baguley – 18

5. Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti – 18

Inside 50’s

Zacka proved crucial in sending the ball inside 50 this week, with Adam Cooney sneaking into the top 5.

1. Zach Merrett – 30

1. David Zaharakis – 30

3. Brendon Goddard – 23

4. Joe Daniher – 19

5. Adam Cooney/Kyle Langford – 18

Goals 

Mitch Brown’s goal on the weekend sees him hit equal first with Joey for the most goals so far this season.

1. Joe Daniher – 7

1. Mitch Brown – 7

3. Mitch Brown – 6

4. Orazio Fantasia – 5

4. David Zaharakis – 4