Bring back John Fifita
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Hi Folks,
Lots of conjecture about this season, rule changes, sin bin/send-offs, injuries etc etc... and a lot to do with points scored / "blow-outs". We'll all have our own views on the quality of this season and why, but with a lot of talk around scoring, blowouts - I couldn't find any firm stats on this available so over a few cups of coffee I've trawled back through all the results of the season thus far in order to get some perspective here.
This is what I've found.
Up to the end of Round 15....
TOTAL GAMES = 116.
- So basically almost half of this seasons games have been decided by 18 or more points. 1 in every 2 games.
- 1 in every 5 games has been decided by 30 points or more...
- Further to margins - the number of times the half-time margin in games has been 18 or more points is 22. Or 19% of total games.
- So a quarter of all games this season have involved a side scoring 40 or more points. 1 in 4 games.
** - Note %'s are rounded to the nearest whole - for all you maths nerds out there. And for all you Simpsons nerds, yes you can quote the Homer Simpson Smartline Statistics gif if you wish.
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So what to make of this??
Up to you.
My personal view.... amongst others is...where a quarter of the games have a side scoring 40 points or more, and where almost half the games have a margin of 18 or more, makes a circus of this season, which is due in part (IMO) with constant rule changes, sin bins, and other factors that are the responsibility of the NRL.
Very keen on anyone posting other relevant stats here for a look - yes the Homer Smartline one too if you feel compelled..
Lots of conjecture about this season, rule changes, sin bin/send-offs, injuries etc etc... and a lot to do with points scored / "blow-outs". We'll all have our own views on the quality of this season and why, but with a lot of talk around scoring, blowouts - I couldn't find any firm stats on this available so over a few cups of coffee I've trawled back through all the results of the season thus far in order to get some perspective here.
This is what I've found.
Up to the end of Round 15....
TOTAL GAMES = 116.
WINNING MARGIN | GAMES | % OF TOTAL GAMES |
18-23 | 13 | 11% |
24-29 | 22 | 19% |
30+ | 22 | 19% |
TOTALS (ie Games with winning margin of 18 or more) | 57 | 49% |
- So basically almost half of this seasons games have been decided by 18 or more points. 1 in every 2 games.
- 1 in every 5 games has been decided by 30 points or more...
- Further to margins - the number of times the half-time margin in games has been 18 or more points is 22. Or 19% of total games.
TEAM SCORES (HIGH) | GAMES | % of TOTAL GAMES |
40+ | 21 | 18% |
50+ | 8 | 7% |
TOTAL (ie games with a team scoring 40 points or more) | 29 | 25% |
- So a quarter of all games this season have involved a side scoring 40 or more points. 1 in 4 games.
TEAM SCORES (LOW) | GAMES | % of TOTAL GAMES |
1-9 (single figures) | 29 | 25% |
Zero | 8 | 7% |
TOTAL (ie games with a team scoring less than 10) | 37 | 32% |
** - Note %'s are rounded to the nearest whole - for all you maths nerds out there. And for all you Simpsons nerds, yes you can quote the Homer Simpson Smartline Statistics gif if you wish.
____
So what to make of this??
Up to you.
My personal view.... amongst others is...where a quarter of the games have a side scoring 40 points or more, and where almost half the games have a margin of 18 or more, makes a circus of this season, which is due in part (IMO) with constant rule changes, sin bins, and other factors that are the responsibility of the NRL.
Very keen on anyone posting other relevant stats here for a look - yes the Homer Smartline one too if you feel compelled..
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