Southern Districts star James Tsitas finds his way back on the stats throne following Round 13

SOUTHERN Districts star midfielder returned to the top of the stats with a 29 disposal showing against Wanderers in Round 13 of the 2020-21 NTFL season

Southern Districts midfielder James Tsitas topped the stats in Round 13 of the 2020-21 NTFL season. Picture: Glenn Campbell

SOUTHERN Districts star midfielder returned to the top of the stats with a 29 disposal showing against Wanderers in Round 13 of the 2020-21 NTFL season.

Croc James Tsitas previously topped the stats in Round 5 and Round 7 with the former seeing the Croc be the first to reach the joint season high of 41 disposals.

Against Wanderers he was once again around the ball more than anyone else with 21 kicks and eight handballs with his other stats including seven marks, five tackles and six clearances.

Next in line was fellow frequent ball getter Dane McFarlane of Wanderers with a showing of 27 touches, including 20 kicks and seven handballs who also took nine marks.

Equalling the 27 disposals was Jackson Geary playing his first game of the season for St Mary’s and looking right at home against Palmerston.

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The Chaney medallist hadn’t played for the Saints since December 14, 2019 but with 14 kicks and 13 handballs Geary is likely to play a massive part for the in-form side as they look ahead to finals.

A duo of Buffaloes also found their way into the top five putting in massive individual performances despite their side’s heavy 20.7 (127) to 5.10 (40) loss to Nightcliff Tigers.

Ryan Pendlebury pulled off a 26 disposal game with 12 kicks and 14 handballs with his efforts playing dividends in the second half to stem the Tiger tide of goals.

Putting in a strong display at his side was Lachlan McKenzie with 25 touches, including 20 kicks and five handballs, while also making eight marks.

Key to Nightcliff’s success over Buffs was the work of Jackson Bowen in the ruck with the man in the middle making 28 hit outs, more than anyone else in the round.

The Tigers were well in control at half time with 17 goals already to their name and 33 entries into the inside 50.

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However, a temporary twist of fortunes saw Nightcliff’s scoring come to a standstill through the third quarter with only four inside 50 entries compared to the 16 mustered by Buffs.