IS Chad Wingard headed for another All-Australian berth?
The stats say yes.
Wingard had a breakout season in 2013, winning the John Cahill Medal and earning his first All-Australian spot.
Not only was he miraculous, he was also very, very consistent. And despite a slow start to 2015 that was in part due to pre-season knee surgery, Wingard’s form is now on par with 2013.
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This is not to disregard his 43-goal 2014 season (where he also took Mark of the Year), but in 2015 Wingard has kicked at least three goals in each of his past six games, taking his season tally to 35 majors.
His average numbers for disposals, marks, clearances, contested, score involvements and tackles have all remained consistent or improved. Wingard’s metres gained are down, but he’s on track to kick 50+ goals – which would be his best return in any of his four years.
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Take a look at the stats below and have your say – is Chad headed for All-Australian honours in 2015?
Chad Wingard – 2013 v 2015
Disposals per game
2013: 21.2
2015: 20.7
Goals per game
2013: 1.8
2015: 2.3
Marks per game
2013: 4.3
2015: 4.2
Chad Wingard's 2014 Mark of the Year (Picture: AFL Media)
Tackles per game
2013: 2
2015: 2.7
Inside 50s per game
2013: 4.4
2015: 3.6
Clearances per game
2013: 2.5
2015: 2.8
Contested possessions per game
2013: 7.9
2015: 8.7
Metres gained per game:
2013: 454.2
2015: 377.7
Score Involvements per game:
2013: 8.0
2015: 7.8
Chad Wingard in 2015 (Picture: AFL Media)
Accuracy on goal:
2013: 67.8%
2015: 66%
20+ disposals in a game
2013: 17 out of 24 games
2015: 11 out of 15 games
Forward of Centre turnovers caused – pressure in the forward half
2013: 1.5
2015: 2.3
3+ goals in a game
2013: 6 times
2015: 6 times
25 games straight with at least one goal
