MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Dale Thomas of the Blues is tackled by Andrew Swallow of the Kangaroos during the round nine AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Carlton Blues at Etihad Stadium on May 21, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Dale Thomas of the Blues is tackled by Andrew Swallow of the Kangaroos during the round nine AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Carlton Blues at Etihad Stadium on May 21, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

TACKLES:

Player Club Tackles
TOT AVG
Andrew Swallow NMFC 98 8.9
Liam Shiels HAW 85 9.4
Matt Priddis WCE 76 7.6
Rory Sloane ADEL 75 6.8
Tom Mitchell SYD 75 6.8
Ed Curnow CARL 75 6.8
Brad Ebert PORT 74 6.7
Mark Blicavs GEEL 73 6.6
Jack Viney MELB 72 7.2
Zach Merrett ESS 71 6.5

 

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