QAFL’s top tacklers: The players with the biggest hits

With only two weeks until new QAFL premiers are crowned, we take a look at whose stats put them in the best stead to get the chocolates. See the competition’s best tacklers.

The QAFL is just two weeks away from crowning its new premiers for season 2022.

Until then, we’ve dived deep into the official AFLQ statistics to see who came out best on paper.

The competition’s best tackler was Palm Beach-Currumbin’s Tyler Cornish with an average 7.1 tackles from 106 total, while in the W, Southport’s Madeleine Watt dominated with 7.1 from 100 total.

Here are the top ten tackle kings and queens:

Top 10 tacklers: QAFL

10. Joel Leahy (Mt Gravatt) – 5.6 from 78 total

9. Brock Aston (Redland-Victoria Point) – 5.7 from 102 total

8. Will Fletcher (Sherwood) – 5.7 from 68 total

7. Jay Foon (Labrador) – 5.8 from 58 total

6. Joshua Deacon (Labrador) – 6 from 60 total

5. O’Neill Moncrieff (O’Neill Moncrieff) – 6.1 from 110 total

4. Bailey Tome (Mt Gravatt) – 6.3 from 94 total

3. Cam Ellis-Yolmen (Labrador) – 6.5 from 72 total

2. Hugh Fidler (Wilston Grange) – 6.7 from 100 total

1. Tyler Cornish (Palm Beach-Currumbin) – 7.1 from 106 total

Tyler Cornish playing for Palm Beach Currumbin in the QAFL. Photo: Supplied.

EACH CLUB’S TOP TWO

Aspley

1. Reece Toye – 5.1 from 76 total

2. Jordan Hayden – 3.2 from 58 total

Broadbeach

1. Brandon Chadwick – 4.6 from 83 total

2. Max Lower – 4.5 from 72 total

Labrador

1. Cam Ellis-Yolmen – 6.5 from 72 total

2. Joshua Deacon – 6 from 60 total

Maroochydore

1. Joshua Govan – 4.6 from 83 total

2. Hamish Govan – 3.7 from 56 total

Morningside

1. O’Neill Moncrieff – 6.1 from 110 total

2. Wilson Barry – 4.6 from 65 total

Mt Gravatt

1. Bailey Tome – 6.3 from 94 total

2. Luke O’Sullivan – 5.1 from 76 total

Noosa

1. Aaron Laskey – 5.5 from 99 total

2. Tom Templeton – 4.8 from 81 total

Palm Beach-Currumbin

1. Tyler Cornish – 7.1 from 106 total

2. Jed Harrison – 4.1 from 73 total

Redland-Victoria Point

1. Brock Aston – 5.7 from 102 total

2. Campbell Aston – 4.8 from 87 total

Sherwood

1. Will Fletcher – 5.7 from 68 total

2. Bruce Reville – 4.8 from 53 total

Surfers Paradise

1. Jack Yelland – 4.3 from 68 total

2. Samuel Scott – 3.5 from 38 total

Wilston Grange

1. Hugh Fidler – 6.7 from 100 total

2. Daniel Lanthois – 4.5 from 76 total

Top 10 tacklers: QAFLW

10. Poppy Boltz (Southport) – 5.5 from 71 total

9. Ruby Sargent-Wilson (Bond) – 5.6 from 39 total

8. Courtney Sexton (Bond) – 5.6 from 78 total

7. Jessee Sills (Maroochydore) – 5.8 from 76 total

6. Jo Miller (Coorparoo) – 6.2 from 68 total

5. Mikayla Martin (Maroochydore) – 6.2 from 68

4. Ava Seton (UQ) – 6.4 from 83 total

3. Rachel Crack (Maroochydore) – 6.9 from 90 total

2. Hannah McLaughlin (Coorparoo) – 7 from 84 total

1. Madeleine Watt (Southport) – 7.1 from 100 total

Southport Sharks QFAW Division One player Madeleine Watt with the ball. Photo: Supplied.

EACH CLUB’S TOP TWO

Aspley

1. Abbey Hewett – 4.4 from 48 total

2. Courtney Daniec – 3.8 from 45 total

Bond University

1. Courtney Sexton – 5.6 from 78 total

2. Ruby Sargent-Wilson – 5.6 from 39 total

Coorparoo

1. Hannah McLaughlin – 7 from 84 total

2. Jo Miller – 6.2 from 68 total

Maroochydore

1. Rachel Crack – 6.9 from 90 total

2. Mikayla Martin – 6.2 from 68

Southport

1. Madeleine Watt – 7.1 from 100 total

2. Poppy Boltz – 5.5 from 71 total

University of Queensland

1. Ava Seton – 6.4 from 83 total

2. Jacqui Russell – 5.1 from 56 total

Wilston Grange

1. Mackenzie Findlay – 4.9 from 59 total

2. Ruby Ker – 4.8 from 43

Yeronga

1. Charlotte Taylor – 4.2 from 55 total

2. Christine Okensene – 4.1 from 37 total

QAFL/W’s most accurate players

Touches and tackles may be important, but who is using the ball the best?

Our disposal efficiency statistics reveal whose disposals are making the most impact.

Leading the pack was Sherwood’s Aaron Maricic on 90.2% efficiency, while in the QAFLW, Coorparoo’s Ariana Reilley led the group at 79.5% from 76 disposals.

To see where you rank overall in the 2022 season, view the full stats here.

Top 10 football users: QAFL

10. Jordan Daniel (Maroochydore) – 83.6% from 210 disposals

9. Daniel Joseph (Aspley) – 84% from 313 disposals

8. Mitch Stallard (Redland-Victoria Point) – 84.1% from 259 disposals

7. Jack James (Sherwood) – 84.7% from 167 disposals

6. Matthew Hambleton (Redland-Victoria Point) – 85.3% from 261 disposals

5. Jackson Allen (Aspley) – 85.7% from 261 disposals

4. Lachlan Niland-Rowe (Morningside) – 86.2% from 202 disposals

3. Max Nelson (Morningside) – 86.5% from 239 disposals

2. James Nelis (Aspley) – 87.8% from 181 disposals

1. Aaron Maricic (Sherwood) – 90.2% from 178 disposals

EACH CLUB’S TOP TWO

Aspley

1. James Nelis – 90.2% from 178 disposals

2. Jackson Allen – 85.7% from 261 disposals

Broadbeach

1. Bradley Lynch – 82.7% from 222 disposals

2. James Gledhill – 82.6% from 106 disposals

Labrador

1. Lachlan Henderson – 78.7% from 376 disposals

2. Jayden Young – 77.6% from 242 disposals

Maroochydore

1. Jordan Daniel – 83.6% from 210 disposals

2. Jackson Bury – 77.4% from 536 disposals

Morningside

1. Max Nelson – 86.5% from 239 disposals

2. Lachlan Niland-Rowe – 86.2% from 202 disposals

Mt Gravatt

1. Todd Carbone – 77.6% from 231 disposals

2. Jackson Griffiths – 72.70% from 192 disposals

Noosa

1. Ben Guthrie 82.9% from 156 disposals

2. Ryley Buntain – 66.9% from 219 disposals

Palm Beach-Currumbin

1. Jack Granville – 82.8% from 204 disposals

2. Ethan Sekac – 80.3% from 103 disposals

Redland-Victoria Point

1. Matthew Hambleton – 85.3% from 220 disposals

2. Mitch Stallard – 84.1% from 259 disposals

Sherwood

1. Aaron Maricic – 90.2% from 178 disposals

2. Jack James – 84.7% from 167 disposals

Surfers Paradise

1. Jack Taylor – 74.9% from 130 disposals

2. Daniel Van De Werken – 70.9% from 126 disposals

Wilston Grange

1. Max Hewett – 78.4% from 232 disposals

2. Harry Wilson – 75.7% from 133 disposals

Aspley player James Nelis. Photo: John Gass.

Top 10 football users: QAFLW

10. Teagan Tatlock (Bond) – 72.5% from 249 disposals

9. Ashanti Jackson (UQ) – 72.8% from 55 disposals

8. Isabella Iverach (Bond) – 73.1% from 134 disposals

7. Abbey Bevan (Bond) – 73.4% from 54 disposals

6. Charlie Mullins (Aspley) – 74.3% from 159 disposals

5. Holly Monaghan (Aspley) – 74.3% from 75 disposals

4. Georgia Hutton (Bond) – 75.6% from 180 disposals

3. Jess Maher (Bond) – 76% from 145 disposals

2. Piper Phelan (Bond) – 78.9% from 57 disposals

1. Ariana Reilley (Coorparoo) – 79.5% from 76 disposals

EACH CLUB’S TOP TWO

Aspley

1. Holly Monaghan – 74.3% from 75 disposals

2. Charlie Mullins – 74.3% from 159 disposals

Bond University

1. Piper Phelan – 78.9% from 57 disposals

2. Jess Maher – 76% from 145 disposals

Coorparoo

1. Ariana Reilley – 79.5% from 76 disposals

2. Taya Oliver – 71.5% from 96 disposals

Maroochydore

1. Jessee Sills – 70.1% from 133 disposals

2. Demi Norton – 68.4% from 147 disposals

Southport

1. Jessica Malouf – 72% from 88 disposals

2. Leigh Alder – 71.9% from 128 disposals

University of Queensland

1. Ashanti Jackson – 72.8% from 55 disposals

2. Laura Ernst – 71.5% from 102 disposals

Wilston Grange

1. Danielle Fenwick – 59.8% from 53 disposals

2. Ruby Ker – 56.3% from 107 disposals

Yeronga

1. Grace Moodie – 65.6% from 220 disposals

2. Lucy Bellinger – 64.8% from 157 disposals

Bond University Bull Sharks player Teagan Tatlock is tackled by Southport Player Rianna Schipp. Photo: Mike Batterham.

QAFL/W’s best rucks

The men's competition was dominated by Aspley’s Will Wolbers, who also took out our Team of the Year ruck after averaging 36.9 hitouts per game, a massive 16.9 more than his nearest competitor in Brad Hodge with 25.

The women's ruck was lead by UQ player and QAFLW Team of the Year ruck Jacqui Russell with an average 22.3 hitouts — not surprising for an ex Super Netball player.

Rucks Will Wolbers and Ethan Harris from Aspley and Sherwood. Photo: John Gass.

Here are the leading rucks, based on average hitouts.

Top 10 rucks: QAFL

10. Zach Westerberg (Wilston Grange) – 19.9

9. Matt Eagles (Wilston Grange) 20.3

8. Max McDonalds (Morningside) – 21.1

7. Riley Bowman (Broadbeach) – 21.8

6. Ryan Pickering (Broadbeach) – 23

5. Connor McDonald (Noosa) – 23.2

4. William Bella (Palm Beach-Currumbin) – 23.4

3. Ethan Harris (Sherwood) – 23.6

2. Brad Hodge (Morningside) – 25

1. Will Wolbers (Aspley) – 36.9

EACH CLUB’S TOP TWO

Aspley

1. Will Wolbers – 36.9

2. Finbar Delbridge – 15.5

Broadbeach

1. Ryan Pickering – 23

2. Riley Bowman – 21.8

Labrador

1. Joshua Deacon – 17.9

2. Christian Buykx-Smith – 9.9

Maroochydore

1. Brent Pearson – 14.9

2. Jordan Daniel – 2.7

Morningside

1. Brad Hodge – 25

2. Max McDonald – 21.1

Mt Gravatt

1. Marcus Khoo – 14

2. Harrison Gobbie – 1.8

Noosa

1. Connor McDonald – 23.2

2. Michael Bussy – 8.9

Palm Beach-Currumbin

1. William Bella – 23.4

2. Jed Harrison – 8

Redland-Victoria Point

1. Jarrod Huddy – 15.1

2. Matthew Waters – 3.4

Sherwood

1. Ethan Harris – 23.6

2. Josh Coombes – 5.8

Surfers Paradise

1. Harris Lee – 13.8

2. Matthew Green – 6.1

Wilston Grange

1. Matt Eagles – 20.3

2. Zach Westerberg – 19.9

Morningside ruckman Bradley Hodge (right) contests the ruck. Photo: John Gass.

Top 10 rucks: QAFLW

10. Angela Lingard (Aspley) – 9

9. Renee Teys (Coorparoo) – 9.5

8. Darcie Davies (Southport) – 9.7

7. Emma Lendrum (Aspley) – 10.4

6. Jasmine Fretwell (Coorparoo) – 10.5

5. Anais Kirvan (Aspley) – 16.6

4. Te aorangi Jordan (Maroochydore) – 16.9

3. Jasmyn Davidson (Bond) – 18.7

2. Elyse Glynn (Yeronga) – 21.3

1. Jacqui Russell (UQ) – 22.3

EACH CLUB’S TOP TWO

Aspley

1. Anais Kirvan – 16.6

2. Emma Lendrum – 10.4

Bond University

1. Jasmyn Davidson – 18.7

2. Lily Tarlinton – 8.8

Coorparoo

1. Jasmine Fretwell – 10.5

2. Renee Teys – 9.5

Maroochydore

1. Te aorangi Jordan – 16.9

2. Jazmin Tweddle-O’Donnell – 6.9

Southport

1. Darcie Davies – 9.7

2. Avalon Pearce – 7.3

University of Queensland

1. Jacqui Russell – 22.3

2. Steph O’Brien – 6.9

Wilston Grange

1. Courtney Doran – 6.3

2. Kate Horsham – 5.7

Yeronga

1. Elyse Glynn – 21.3

2. Peppa Poultney – 9

Bond uni player Jasmyn Davidson takes on Southport Player Lilly Pearce. Photo: Mike Batterham.

The inside bulls

Few players were able to match the might of the QAFL’s contested possessions leader Cam Ellis-Yolmen, who averaged 1.7 more than his nearest competition in Matthew Payne.

QAFL’s contested possessions leader Cam Ellis-Yolmen. Pic Mike Batterham

Top 10 contested possessions leaders: QAFL

10. Connor McDonald (Noosa) — 13.3

9. Joshua Wallis (Noosa) — 13.3

8. Brock Aston (Redland Victoria-Point) — 13.4

7. Tyler Cornish (Palm Beach-Currumbin) — 13.5

6. Will Fletcher (Sherwood) — 13.8

5. Andrew Boston (Labrador) — 13.8

4. Bailey Gordon (Wilston Grange) — 13.9

3. Caleb Franks (Redland-Victoria Point)— 15.1

2. Matthew Payne (Wilston Grange) — 15.6

1. Cam Ellis-Yolmen (Labrador) — 17.3

EACH CLUB’S TOP TWO

Aspley

1. Ryan Banks-Smith — 11.1

2. Reece Toy — 10.2

Broadbeach

1. Max Lower — 10.9

2. Brendan Chadwick — 10.6

Labrador

1. Cam Ellis-Yolmen — 17.3

2. Andrew Boston — 13.8

Maroochydore

1. Josh Govan — 11.4

2. Sam McLachlan — 10.9

Morningside

1. O’Neill Moncrieff — 10.6

2. Kelly Castle — 9.8

Mt Gravatt

1. Josh Leahy — 11.5

2. Bailey Tome — 9.1

Noosa

1. Connor McDonald — 13.3

1. Joshua Wallis — 13.3

Palm Beach-Currumbin

1. Tyler Cornish — 13.5

2. Ashton Crossley — 13

Redland-Victoria Point

1. Caleb Franks — 15.1

2. Brock Aston — 13.4

Sherwood

1. Will Fletcher — 13.8

2. Luke Mitchell — 8.8

Surfers Paradise

1. Matthew Green — 12.1

2. Samuel Scott – 10.4

Wilston Grange

1. Matthew Payne — 15.6

2. Bailey Gordon — 13.9

Wilston Grange QAFL player Matthew Payne Photo: Sharon Vella/Boundary Line Photography.

Top 10 contested possessions leaders: QAFLW

10. Sally Young (Coorparoo) – 12.6

9. Steph O’Brien (UQ) – 12.9

8. Mikayla Martin (Maroochydore) – 13.2

7. Rachel Crack (Maroochydore) – 13.2

6. Teagan Tatlock (Bond) – 13.3

5. Madeleine Watt (Southport) – 13.7

4. Georgia Breward (Southport) – 13.8

2. Ava Seton (UQ) – 14

2. Courtney Sexton (Bond) – 14

1. Poppy Boltz (Southport) – 15

EACH CLUB’S TOP TWO

Aspley

1. Ella Smith – 11.3

2. Courtney Daniec – 9.5

Bond University

1. Courtney Sexton – 14

2. Teagan Tatlock – 13.3

Coorparoo

1. Sally Young – 12.6

2. Megan Evans – 11

Maroochydore

1. Rachel Crack – 13.2

2. Mikayla Martin – 13.2

Southport

1. Poppy Boltz – 15

2. Georgia Breward – 13.8

University of Queensland

1. Ava Seton – 14

2. Steph O’Brien – 12.9

Wilston Grange

1. Annabel Pettigrew – 8.7

2. Chloe Litherland – 7.9

Yeronga

1. Christine Okesene – 9.3

2. Grace Moodie – 8.7

Bond University player Teagan Tatlock (far right, falling) and Southport Player Poppy Boltz (centre). Photo: Mike Batterham.

Note: Players had to play at least 10 men’s and seven women's games to be eligible for the list.