A HOST of top talent features atop the statistical leaderboards at the close of the Coates Talent League home-and-away season. Among the most impressive feats was Murray Bushrangers having three players feature in the top five goalkickers, including competition leader Joshua Murphy.

The power forward booted a high of 30 goals from 10 games, averaging an even three per outing. Teammates Joe Berry (27) and Matt Whitlock (26) joined him in an even top five, though mid-season draftee Will McLachlan had the best goal average with 4.3 (26 total) from six appearances.

Western Jets were also well represented atop the charts. Bottom-age Collingwood father-son prospect Thomas McGuane led the league for total disposals and handballs, while Xavier Kardachi was the top tackler. He also finished second for total disposals, kicks, and inside 50s from 15 consistent games.

It was no surprise to see pick one contender Jagga Smith average the most touches of anyone, going at a rate of 35.3. He also had the most handballs per game (16.4). Smith’s lowest disposal tally in nine games was 28, while he got as high as 50 in Round 9, and over 40 twice more.

Among the others to feature across multiple categories was Bendigo Pioneers utility Lachlan Hogan. Most often posted down back with stints in midfield, he landed in the top fives for total disposals, kicks, and rebound 50s having given everything across his 13 outings.

The minimum games requirement of three allowed some Northern Academy players to land in the top fives on averages. Bottom-age Lions Academy star Daniel Annable was the standout with high marks for disposals, handballs, and tackles. He’s one to watch for next year.

2024 CTL STATS LEADERS

DISPOSALS (TOTAL):

Thomas McGuane (Western Jets) – 383
Xavier Kardachi (Western Jets) – 348
Jagga Smith (Oakleigh Chargers) – 318
Zak Johnson (Northern Knights) – 310
Lachlan Hogan (Bendigo Pioneers) – 307

DISPOSALS (AVERAGE)*:

Jagga Smith (Oakleigh Chargers) – 35.3
Levi Ashcroft (Sandringham Dragons) – 29.0
Taj Hotton (Sandringham Dragons) – 28.7
Daniel Annable (Lions Academy) – 27.7
Ned Hawkins (Swans Academy) – 27.7

KICKS (TOTAL):

Lachie Jaques (Geelong Falcons) – 224
Xavier Kardachi (Western Jets) – 219
Lachlan Hogan (Bendigo Pioneers) – 203
Damon Hollow (Calder Cannons) – 196
Thomas McGuane (Western Jets) – 196

KICKS (AVERAGE)*:

Nelson Beikoff-Smart (Suns Academy) – 19.0
Jagga Smith (Oakleigh Chargers) – 18.9
Zeke Uwland (Suns Academy) – 18.3
Lachie Jaques (Geelong Falcons) – 17.2
Sam Lalor (GWV Rebels) – 17.0
Luke Trainor (Sandringham Dragons) – 17.0

HANDBALLS (TOTAL):

Thomas McGuane (Western Jets) – 187
Luke Kennedy (Sandringham Dragons) – 151
Tobie Travaglia (Bendigo Pioneers) – 149
Jagga Smith (Oakleigh Chargers) – 148
Nash King (Calder Cannons) – 143
Massimo Raso (Western Jets) – 143

HANDBALLS (AVERAGE)*:

Jagga Smith (Oakleigh Chargers) – 16.4
Daniel Annable (Lions Academy) – 15.7
Levi Ashcroft (Sandringham Dragons) – 15.2
Nash King (Calder Cannons) – 14.3
Murphy Reid (Sandringham Dragons) – 14.0
Taj Hotton (Sandringham Dragons) – 14.0

MARKS (TOTAL):

James Barrat (Bendigo Pioneers) – 87
Mitchell Lloyd (GWV Rebels) – 82
Lachie Jaques (Geelong Falcons) – 81
Asher Eastham (Gippsland Power) – 79
Lucas McInerney (Northern Knights) – 79

MARKS (AVERAGE)*:

James Barrat (Bendigo Pioneers) – 7.3
Taj Hotton (Sandringham Dragons) – 7.3
Sam Lalor (GWV Rebels) – 7.0
Samuel Marshall (Sandringham Dragons) – 7.0
Luke Trainor (Sandringham Dragons) – 7.0

TACKLES (TOTAL)

Xavier Kardachi (Western Jets) – 81
Brodie Atkins (Gippsland Power) – 80
Connor Ling (Tasmania Devils) – 80
Max Mahoney (Murray Bushrangers) – 71
Dom Pitt (Tasmania Devils) – 71

TACKLES (AVERAGE)*:

Declan Fitzpatrick (Swans Academy) – 8.3
Isaiah Markovsky (Oakleigh Chargers) – 7.3
Oscar Van Dam (Tasmania Devils) – 7.0
Daniel Annable (Lions Academy) – 6.3
Cody Anderson (Eastern Ranges) – 6.1

INSIDE 50s (TOTAL):

Max Mahoney (Murray Bushrangers) – 71
Xavier Kardachi (Western Jets) – 69
Damon Hollow (Calder Cannons) – 67
Lucca Grego (Western Jets) – 65
Cooper Ward (Geelong Falcons) – 63

INSIDE 50s (AVERAGE)*:

Sam Lalor (GWV Rebels) – 7.3
Oscar Van Dam (Tasmania Devils) – 6.5
Leo Lombard (Suns Academy) – 6.3
Ned Hawkins (Swans Academy) – 6.0
Cody Anderson (Eastern Ranges) – 5.7

REBOUND 50s (TOTAL):

Archie Taylor (GWV Rebels) – 83
Jack Baldwin (Eastern Ranges) – 80
Lachlan Hogan (Bendigo Pioneers) – 72
Mitchell Lloyd (GWV Rebels) – 70
Lachie Jaques (Geelong Falcons) – 67

REBOUND 50s (AVERAGE)*:

Nelson Beikoff-Smart (Suns Academy) – 7.3
Jake Matthews (Sandringham Dragons) – 6.0
Lachlan McArthur (Western Jets) – 5.8
Tom Wenzel (Oakleigh Chargers) – 5.7
Archie Taylor (GWV Rebels) – 5.5
Lachlan Hogan (Bendigo Pioneers) – 5.5

HITOUTS (TOTAL):

Lucas Impey (Western Jets) – 330
Joe Pike (Geelong Falcons) – 308
Indhi Kotzur (Murray Bushrangers) – 304
Brodie Findlay (Sandringham Dragons) – 297
Zac Harding (Murray Bushrangers) – 183

HITOUTS (AVERAGE)*:

Lucas Impey (Western Jets) – 30.0
Joe Pike (Geelong Falcons) – 28.0
Logan Smith (Giants Academy) – 26.7
Flynn Penry (GWV Rebels) – 23.5
Indhi Kotzur (Murray Bushrangers) – 23.4

GOALS (TOTAL):

Josh Murphy (Murray Bushrangers) – 30
Joe Berry (Murray Bushrangers) – 27
Jack Gerardi (Western Jets) – 26
Will McLachlan (Geelong Falcons) – 26
Matt Whitlock (Murray Bushrangers) – 26

GOALS (AVERAGE)*:

Will McLachlan (Geelong Falcons) – 4.3
Josh Murphy (Murray Bushrangers) – 3.0
Sam Toner (Dandenong Stingrays) – 2.8
Bailey McKenzie (Sandringham Dragons) – 2.7
Ty Gallop (Lions Academy) – 2.7

* – minimum three games