SuperCoach AFL stats dossier: CBAs, kick-ins, time on ground numbers for Round 4
Jason Horne-Francis silenced the doubters with a SuperCoach masterclass, while GWS stacked the stats sheet in a fantasy feast. But not everyone cashed in with Kieren Briggs flopping as a popular captain pick in a ruck matchup that didn’t deliver.
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SuperCoaches who held the faith in Jason Horne-Francis were rewarded — big time.
After a sluggish start to the season (83, 61, 82), Horne-Francis exploded with a massive 153, fuelled by a 30 per cent spike in centre bounce attendances.
It was also a feast for GWS owners, with 10 Giants topping the ton.
Kieren Briggs saw a big lift in time on ground and CBAs, but could only manage a modest 107.
Up against the league’s most ruck-friendly side in West Coast, it was one of the few wins for the Eagles — and a blow for SuperCoaches who slapped the C on Briggs expecting him to go bananas.
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Originally published as SuperCoach AFL stats dossier: CBAs, kick-ins, time on ground numbers for Round 4
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