Which Tyler wrote:
BTW - my source was statbunker
Lovely stuff on the stats! The telegraph used to have a page that did this but they don't anymore. A lot fo the stats (as we'll see) just back up what you already know but it's nice to see it there
Some observations - forwards:
- The Vunipola brothers, blimey, they sure make some hefty yards and get through a lot of work
- for the amount of time he's been on the pitch, Hughes, given he's meant to be in dire form, is still an interesting prospect
- Clifford is getting through more defensive work than I gave him credit for, though Quins have needed to defend!
- some unflattering TC stats for two of our starting back row (BV, Robshaw) though!?
- top tackler Itoje, that's some going for a team that are top of the table. He remains a really viable option at 6, no doubt
- Lawes is carrying more than he used to
- LCD and George, as we knew, do noticeably more around the park than Hartley
Some observations - Backs:
- not really right to compare Slade with others 10s yet, as he's been playing further out, but he consistently racks up a few DBs. He's a cracking all rounder and feels like the right long term bet for 12
- Marchant, in a struggling side, appears to be doing fairly well all things considered
- a few too many missed tackles for Daly, but going forward I think he's arguably our most threatening all round attacker. He's a joy to watch (actual, rather than stats)
- Ford's tackle stats: it may be that he's being backed up by others, but 21 made, 0 missed. Have some of that
- Roko: what the actual f*ck is he on? As ever, topping the attacking stats in essentially all categories. Must get more of a chance