THE CATS are back in form and will go into Sunday's clash with Melbourne as warm favourites. But if the Demons are looking for a quick win or two at Simonds Stadium, it might pay for them to stick close to Steven Motlop.

The talented forward has notched 11 straight games with at least three clangers, dating back to last year. While he can certainly deliver a trick shot, Motlop also hands the ball back to the opposition on a regular basis.

He's still five games short of catching Lance Franklin as this streak's leader. Buddy warmed up for his free agency move to the Sydney Swans by generously handing the ball over to his opponents at least three times a game for 16 straight matches over 2012 and 2013.

Still, it's fair to say that wasn't the stat the Swans looked at when they drew up his contract.

Check out who else is challenging history this weekend.

 
 Next in line
PlayerClub(s)Streak
Joe DaniherEssendon7 games
Dane SwanCollingwood7 games
Dom TysonMelbourne7 games
Ed CurnowCarlton6 games
Jack ZiebellNorth Melbourne6 games

 Next best
PlayerClubStreak
Luke HodgeHawthorn12 games
Travis ClokeCollingwood10 games
Josh GibsonHawthorn10 games
Jesse HoganMelbourne10 games
Marco PaproneBrisbane Lions8 games


 

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ClubConsecutive weeks in the top 8
Sydney Swans28 weeks
Fremantle25 weeks
Adelaide11 weeks
Greater Western Sydney11 weeks

- Statistics supplied by AFL statistician Cameron Sinclair