Waratah star Abe Ankers tops the stats in the first week of the 2020-21 NTFL finals
WARATAH star midfielder topped the stats of the first week of finals putting in an inspired display to gather 34 disposals helping see his side into the semi-finals
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WARATAH star midfielder topped the stats of the first week of finals putting in an inspired display and gathering 34 disposals to help see his side into the semi-finals.
Tahs stalwart Abe Ankers has been a consistent ball getter for his side all season and looked as fresh as ever in his side’s 13.6 (84) to 9.4 (58) elimination final win over the Darwin Buffaloes.
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His haul of 34 disposals, including 21 kicks and 13 handballs, was crucial in gifting his side plenty of time on the ball in their fight for finals survival.
Jack Landt from St Mary’s put in a strong showing in a losing cause in the qualifying final taking 30 disposals including 27 kicks and three handballs while also making 10 inside 50s.
Equalling the 30 touches was Muk Muk’s prime distributor Shaun Mannagh who managed 25 kicks and five handballs while also taking 10 marks and making 12 inside 50s.
Fellow Wanderers’ midfielder Dane McFarlane was once again a constant source of ball for his forwards contributing 29 disposals with 20 kicks and nine handballs.
And it was Eagles captain Braedon McLean who rounded out the top five with a 26 disposal showing undoing the St Mary’s attack with 23 kicks and three handballs.
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The Green Machine will rue their missed opportunities from the encounter only eight of their 26 scoring shots being goals, a stat that ultimately hurt them in the result.
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