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.

09:03

Mid-season review: How Roos become a contender, the teams under pressure

Sarah Black and Nat Edwards take a look at the 2022 NAB AFLW season so far

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.

2022 FIXTURE Every match, every round

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

Richmond's Monique Conti kicks the ball against Melbourne in R2, 2022. Picture: Getty Images

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

Brisbane's Emily Bates in action against Carlton in R3, 2022. Picture: AFL Photos

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

Fremantle's Gabby O'Sullivan and Kiara Bowers tackle West Coast's Isabella Lewis in R1, 2022. Picture: Getty Images

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

Carlton's Breann Moody and North Melbourne's Kim Rennie contest the ruck in R4, 2022. Picture: AFL Photos

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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Woodland slams home four in super start

Ashleigh Woodland's four-goal haul has ensured her side would get their revenge in the Grand Final rematch

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