IT'S FLOWN somewhat under the radar, but Melbourne recruit Tayla Harris is quietly having her best season yet in front of goals.
Harris has kicked nine goals to sit second behind Adelaide's Ash Woodland in the leading goalkicker race, her highest season tally ever despite having played just five games thus far.
Her best return prior to 2022 came in 2020, kicking eight goals from seven games for an average of 1.1, and is leaps and bounds ahead of her poor 2021, where she kicked just four majors.
She's not the only big improver when looking at the mid-season stats leaders, with unheralded Roo Ash Riddell leading all-comers in average disposals.
The 25-year-old is averaging 27.8 touches from her five matches this year, up from 21.8 last year and 21.3 in her All-Australian season of 2020.
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Unsurprisingly, Adelaide and Melbourne are leading the way when it comes to scoring statistics, while Orla O'Dwyer's breakout season has seen the Brisbane winger lead the way for average metres gained.
Fremantle superstar Kiara Bowers is yet to relinquish her crown in contested possessions, clearances or tackles.
Average Disposals
Ash Riddell (NM) 27.8
Mimi Hill (Carl) 26.0 one game, returned from injury last round
Anne Hatchard (Adel) 24.2
Monique Conti (Rich) 24.0
Ebony Marinoff (Adel) 23.8
Average Metres Gained
Orla O'Dwyer (Bris) 407.1m
Ash Riddell (NM) 388.9m
Ebony Marinoff (Adel) 382.1m
Brit Bonnici (Coll) 360.1m
Emma Swanson (WC) 354.5m
Average Contested Possessions
Kiara Bowers (Frem) 15.0
Monique Conti (Rich) 14.6
Emma Swanson (WC) 13.0
Mimi Hill (Carl) 13.0 one game
Ash Riddell (NM), Amy McDonald (Geel) 12.6
Average Clearances
Kiara Bowers (Frem) 6.8
Monique Conti (Rich) 6.0
Emily Bates (Bris) 5.3
Alyce Parker (GWS) 5.3
Emma Swanson (WC) 5.3
Average Marks
Anne Hatchard (Adel) 7.6
Katie Lynch (WB) 5.7
Kaitlyn Ashmore (NM) 5.5
Erin Phillips (Adel) 5.4
Mimi Hill (Carl) 5.0 one game
Average Tackles
Kiara Bowers (Frem) 12.4
Tarni White (StK) 8.8
Amy McDonald (Geel) 8.6
Gabby O'Sullivan (Frem) 8.0
Brianna Davey (Coll) 8.0
Average Intercept Possessions
Mimi Hill (Carl) 8.0 one game
Libby Birch (Melb) 7.4
Hannah Priest (StK) 7.3
Marijana Rajcic (Adel) 7.0
Maddy McMahon (Geel) 7.0
Average Hitouts
Lauren Bella (GC) 21.5
Breann Moody (Carl) 20.0
Tahlia Hickie (Bris) 18.3
Erin McKinnon (GWS) 16.3
Mim Strom (Frem), Lauren Pearce (Melb) 16.0
Average Score Involvements
Kate Hore (Melb) 4.6
Lisa Whiteley (Adel) 4.5
Erin Phillips (Adel) 4.4
Daisy Pearce (Melb) 4.4
Tyla Hanks (Melb) 4.3
Total Goals
Ashleigh Woodland (Adel) 10
Tayla Harris (Melb) 9
Katie Brennan (Rich) 8
Ebony Antonio (Frem) 8
Gemma Houghton (Frem), Hayley Miller (Frem), Cora Staunton (GWS), Tara Bohanna (GC) 6
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