In a special off-season series, Richmond Media is dissecting the key 2020 season statistics of the 22 members of the Tigers’ triumphant premiership team (in guernsey number order). And Richmond great Matthew Richardson also is providing comments on each premiership player. Our focus today is on No. 11, Jason Castagna.
Overall statistics
Games: 21
Kicks average: 6.8
Handballs average: 4.6
Disposals average: 11.4
Contested possessions average: 3.2
Uncontested possessions average: 8.0
Inside-50s average: 2.2
Marks average: 3.4
Marks inside 50 average: 1.2
Score involvements average: 3.4
Intercepts average: 1.1
Tackles average: 2.2
Metres gained average: 194.3
Season statistical highs
Kicks: 13 v North Melbourne, Round 7, Metricon Stadium.
Handballs: 10 v Melbourne, Round 5, MCG.
Disposals: 18 v North Melbourne, Round 7, Metricon Stadium.
Contested possessions: 8 v Fremantle, Round 15, Metricon Stadium.
Uncontested possessions: 14 v North Melbourne, Round 7, Metricon Stadium.
Inside-50s: 5 v North Melbourne, Round 7, Metricon Stadium.
Goals: 3 v Carlton, Round 1, MCG.
Score involvements: 8 v North Melbourne, Round 7, Metricon Stadium.
Marks: 7 v Western Bulldogs, Round 9, Metricon Stadium.
Marks inside 50: 4 v Western Bulldogs, Round 9, Metricon Stadium.
Intercepts: 6 v North Melbourne, Round 7, Metricon Stadium.
Tackles: 5 v Adelaide, Round 18, Adelaide Oval.
Metres gained: 386 v North Melbourne, Round 7, Metricon Stadium.
Richmond rankings
No. 2 for tackles inside 50.
No. 3 for marks inside 50.
No. 4 for goals.
“A consistent presence in the Tigers’ unique style of play throughout the past four years. Provides pressure and two-way gut running that is crucial to the team’s front half. Again averaged nearly a goal a game in a tough position to play at times. Is a threat in the air as well as at ground level. Should get more credit outside the Richmond bubble. Never misses a game.”
