Table 5 Description of technical measurements as outlined by Champion Data [69]

Clearance

Credited to the player who has the first disposal that clears the stoppage area

Contested possession

Possession obtained during a contest or physically pressured situation

Disposal

Summation of kicks or handballs

Disposal efficiency

Summation of kicks and handballs that hit their target

Effective handball

A handball to a teammate that hits the intended target

Effective kick

A kick of more than 40 m to a 50/50 contest or better for the team or a kick of less than 40 m that results in the intended target retaining possession

Goal conversion

Shot that resulted in a goal

Goal conversion rate

Summation of shots that resulted in a goal

Handball

Disposing of the ball with a closed fist while it rests on the opposing hand

Hit-out

Knocking the ball out of a ruck contest following a stoppage with clear control

Inside 50 m count

Number of times the ball entered the attacking 50 m zone

Kick

Disposing of the ball with any part of the leg below the knee including kicking the ball off the ground

Mark

Attaining possession by catching the ball from a kick that has travelled minimum 15 m before it touches the ground or is impeded by an opposing player

Meters gained

Net distance a team moves the ball towards their goal by either running, kicking or handballing

Player rank

Scientifically derived, objective measure of player performance weighted in favour of effective ball use and winning the disputed ball

Rebound 50

Moving the ball from the defensive 50 m zone into the midfield or attacking 50 m zone

Tackle

Using physical contact to prevent an opposition player in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal

Time in possession

Total duration a team is in possession for the match

Turnover forced score

Scoring as a result of forcing a turnover from the opposition