DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

Score From Opposition Turnovers Score Conceded From Turnovers

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

Defensive 50 Rebound To Inside 50

u Rozee has turned the ball over 41 times this season – the equal fourth-most of any player in the AFL. His turnovers have proven costly – conceding nine goals straight and 54 points in total, the most in the AFL.

Tackles In Forward 50

Uncontested Possessions Differential

Possessions gained whilst under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

Contested Possessions Differential

Jordan Ridley

u Ridley has taken 43 uncontested marks this year – the most at Essendon, five more than Kyle Langford and Jake Kelly. Ridley has won 77.4 per cent of his possessions in an uncontested manner – the second-highest percentage of his career.