Who will be our leading goal kicker in 2023?

[MrMahatma]

Taking into account total shots at goal our main forwards ran like this last season:

Naughton 51.34 from 97 shots @ 53%
Weighman 36.10 from 57 shots @ 63%
Jamarra 18.16 from 46 shots @ 39%
Lobb 36.24 from 74 shots @ 49%

Of course that doesn't break down set shots vs in play or the difficulty of the shots, but it does paint a picture.

As I have said before the idea that Naughton is a poor set shot these days is a fallacy. His figures are fairly standard for most key forwards in the league. Weightman we know is a fantastic set shot, Lobb maybe not quite as good as we thought but perhaps playing more games on his favourite ground in Marvel will help. Jamarra looks good kicking at goal but the reality is he has plenty of work to do to improve his accuracy. 11 fewer shots than Flea for 18 fewer goals, needs to make more of his chances.

Does
Total Shots = Goals + Behinds + OOB + Short?

[Axe Man]

Does
Total Shots = Goals + Behinds + OOB + Short?

I would assume so. Anything where it appears the player was attempting to kick a goal is my guess.

There may be some grey area occasionally with kicks that fall short, I suppose those are up to the interpretation of the stats person.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

I went with Lobb purely as I think Naughton and JUH will play high and deliver into F50 a lot more than previous years. Also Lobb will not miss many shot at Goal

[Grantysghost]

I went Naughton. He’s still finding his feet really as a forward and is only going to get better.

We are really going to stretch defences in the air with Lobb now so I can see Naughty getting more ground balls/snaps too.

[Mofra]

Lobb.
We rarely have a leading goalkicker two years in a row, and I suspect Naughton plays a little higher up the ground at times.
Lobb will likely play closest to goal

[GVGjr]

Lobb.
We rarely have a leading goalkicker two years in a row, and I suspect Naughton plays a little higher up the ground at times.
Lobb will likely play closest to goal

Good point. Lobb plays closer to goal and probably gets the 2nd best defender. Given he probably got the best defender when playing at Fremantle that could be a good outcome plus a few more games at the pristine Marvel stadium might help as well.
Marra should hit the scoreboard more this year as well so perhaps a great spread across 4 or 5 players.

[Mofra]

Good point. Lobb plays closer to goal and probably gets the 2nd best defender. Given he probably got the best defender when playing at Fremantle that could be a good outcome plus a few more games at the pristine Marvel stadium might help as well.
Marra should hit the scoreboard more this year as well so perhaps a great spread across 4 or 5 players.

Marra just needs to concentrate on contributing and playing 22 games + finals - IF he can

[GVGjr]

Marra just needs to concentrate on contributing and playing 22 games + finals - IF he can

Got some concerns with him Mof?