Hey gang, I've compiled a few interesting statistics(thanks to the prospectus) on the 2007 season and some very interesting stats on the list in general heading in to 2008. I hope it does show some insight into where we can improve.
Experience and Age
- 7th most 'experienced' team with an average of 68.4 games per player.
- 7th oldest average team with an average of 23.5 years.
Height and Weight
- 9th tallest average team with an average of 188.0cm. (Interesting to note that in 2005 we were the average tallest team in the league at 189.1cm)
- 16th heaviest team at an average of 84.kg. A Massive 3.4kg on average lighter then Geelong who are number 1. That's nearly 75kg lighter over the ground on match day. (should also note here that 8 out of 11 draftees in 2006/2007 have been under 80kgs)
Bulldogs Vs Oppositions Statistics Round by Round 2007
- 0.9% less efficient kicking.
- 2.5% less efficient handballing.
- The Bulldogs gave away the most free kicks in the defensive 50 in the AFL - 23 more then the AFL average. Ryan Hargrave was the main culprit with 23 in total.
- The Bulldogs conceded 108 'score launches' from their attacking 50. The worst in the league.
- The Bulldogs committed 205 clangers in their defensive 50. The 2nd most in the AFL. Lake committing 26 of them.
- In 2006-2007(the last 46 games) the Dogs had minus 578 uncontested possessions then their opposition. To put this in perspective, Hawthorn are the 2nd worst offenders and they have only conceded 295 more uncontested possessions. This statistic is an abomination.
Team Leaders
Contested Possession Average
- West = 9.8
- Cross = 8.1
- Cooney = 6.9
Uncontested Possession Average
- Boyd = 18.0
- West = 17.3
- Cross = 16.7
Clearances Average
- Cooney = 4.1
- Boyd = 3.9
- West = 3.7
Goals
- Johnson = 59
- Cooney = 28
- Higgins = 26
Score Assists
- Giansiracusa = 35
- Johnson = 25
- Higgins = 24
Free Kicks For Minus Free Kicks Against
Best
- West = +21
- Cross = +17
- Gilbee = +9
Worst
- Hargrave = -19
- Akermanis = - 15
- McMahon = -11