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Leigh Montagna

Defender
2011 - 2017
St Kilda Saints
Leigh "Joey" Montagna, a former professional Australian rules footballer, left a lasting legacy during his time at the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Known for his skills as a defender, Montagna's career spanned from 2002 to 2017, accumulating an impressive total of 287 games with St Kilda. Throughout his career, Montagna's exceptional performance earned him the prestigious title of All-Australian twice. Additionally, his consistent excellence on the field was recognized by his team, as he secured a top-three position in St Kilda's best and fairest, the Trevor Barker Award, on five separate occasions. Standing at 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) and weighing 78 kg (172 lb), Montagna brought a formidable presence to the field. His draft selection at No. 37 in the 2001 national draft proved to be a pivotal moment, leading to a successful and enduring career in Australian football. With his dedication, talent, and unwavering commitment to the sport, Leigh "Joey" Montagna remains a celebrated figure in the realm of Australian football, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire fans and aspiring players alike.

Season Stats:

2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Saints
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
16
-
306
25
64%
20
22
73%
-
-
Goals
5
0.3
285
73
7%
15
38
13%
271
2%
Behinds
1
0.1
428
60
2%
24
36
3%
250
0%
Assists
6
0.4
232
33
18%
12
22
27%
191
3%
Disposals
400
25
132
825
48%
7
657
61%
8755
5%
Kicks
235
14.7
111
479
49%
6
385
61%
4620
5%
Handballs
165
10.3
144
482
34%
11
339
49%
4135
4%
Marks
96
6
129
199
48%
8
137
70%
2050
5%
Tackles
59
3.7
170
186
32%
11
158
37%
1523
4%
Hitouts
0
-
-
996
-
-
656
0%
848
0%
Clearances
13
0.8
258
172
8%
18
112
12%
788
2%
Frees For
11
0.7
293
70
16%
21
31
35%
392
3%
Frees Against
13
0.8
249
59
22%
13
24
54%
374
3%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Saints

All Season Stats (2011-2017)

Games Played
Total 139
Goals
Total 68
Avg 0.5
Behinds
Total 45
Avg 0.3
Assists
Total 83
Avg 0.6
Disposals
Total 3596
Avg 25.9
Kicks
Total 2217
Avg 15.9
Handballs
Total 1379
Avg 9.9
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 62% - 38%
Marks
Total 685
Avg 4.9
Tackles
Total 561
Avg 4
Hitouts
Total 6
Avg 0
Clearances
Total 443
Avg 3.2
Frees For
Total 87
Avg 0.6
Frees Against
Total 122
Avg 0.9

Leigh Montagna - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Leigh Montagna - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Leigh Montagna - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Leigh Montagna' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Leigh Montagna - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Leigh Montagna' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Leigh Montagna - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Leigh Montagna - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Leigh Montagna in the context of their team and the league as a whole.