Carlton has transformed into one of the AFL’s most attacking teams under interim coach David Teague

In the space of a month, David Teague has transformed the boring Blues into one of the AFL’s most lethal sides. Here are the stats to prove it.

Interim coach David Teague celebrates his first win as Carlton coach in Round 12. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images.

Caretaker coach David Teague has released the shackles and transformed Carlton into one of the AFL’s most attacking sides.

The Blues, who went more than 1000 days without kicking 100 points before their Round 5 victory against Western Bulldogs, were ranked 17th for points (67.1) to Round 12.

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Since Teague succeeded Brendon Bolton, Carlton has been a three-goal-per-game better side, averaging 85.7 points to rank third in the league from rounds 12-15.

The Blues kicked 11 goals in their wins over Brisbane Lions and Fremantle and 15 majors — of which Charlie Curnow bagged seven — in their Round 13 defeat to the Bulldogs.

Curnow has been one of the greatest beneficiaries of Teague’s attacking mindset, spending greater time inside-50 and booting a combined 10 goals against the Lions and Bulldogs.

“He’s been really good for my confidence and I know he’s been really good for the team’s confidence in the past couple of weeks,” Curnow said.

“The boys won obviously on the weekend and Teaguey just reminds us that you have got to play and enjoy the game.

“I think that’s the best thing about him. He has good relationships with all the boys and he’s getting the result.”

The Blues have gone from 17th (-12) for inside-50 differential to fifth (+6) and conceded 10 points less per game (90.3 to 80.3) since Teague took the reins.

Interim coach David Teague celebrates his first win as Carlton coach in Round 12. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images.

Champion Data statistics show the club’s disposal differential (-51.6 to +5.3) and contested possessions (-10.5 to +8) have also improved significantly.

Teague had a similar impact when he took over as playing coach at Northern Bullants, steering the VFL club to grand finals in 2009 and 2010.

“We always had that opinion that he was definitely a senior coach in the making,” said Garry O’Sullivan, who was Bullants general manager when Teague was appointed.

“We just thought he had a great understanding of the coaching requirements at VFL and he would have that ability to move into AFL.”

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O’Sullivan said Teague’s VFL team, which featured forwards including Cameron Cloke, Eddie Betts and Brad Fisher, was renowned for playing with “flair”.

“He got on well with everyone and was a real warrior for us whenever he played,” O’Sullivan said.

“When he took over the coaching, he continued on that terrific rapport with everyone.”

In contrast, North Melbourne’s resurgence under Rhyce Shaw has been built on a steely defence.

The Roos were ranked 18th defensively under Brad Scott, conceding 93.1 points per game, but have been second (65.5 points) in the past five rounds.

Rhyce Shaw has transformed North Melbourne into the best defence in the league since taking over as coach. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images.