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Michael Talia

Defender
2016
Sydney Swans
2012 - 2015
Western Bulldogs
Michael Talia, a skilled Australian rules footballer, has left a mark in the Australian Football League (AFL) through his time with the Western Bulldogs and Sydney Swans. Born on February 11, 1993, Talia ventured into the AFL after being recruited by the Western Bulldogs in the 2011 national draft as the 39th pick. His debut match in round 19 of 2012 showcased his talent against North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium. Talia's prowess on the field was acknowledged in 2013 when he received the round 15 nomination for the AFL Rising Star following a stellar 32-possession game against Greater Western Sydney. Despite facing challenges, such as a Lisfranc ligament injury in his first game for the Swans in round 1, Talia's determination and resilience shone through. Off the field, Talia's journey faced turbulence when he was embroiled in legal issues, including charges of possession of cocaine in July 2016. However, he accepted responsibility for his actions, pleaded guilty, and was placed on a twelve-month good behaviour bond. After his tenure with the Swans, Talia was delisted at the conclusion of the 2017 season. Standing tall at 194 cm and weighing 94 kg, Talia's legacy in the AFL is a blend of accomplishments on the field and the resilience to overcome off-field challenges.

Season Stats:

2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Swans
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
1
-
626
26
4%
32
26
4%
-
-
Goals
0
-
-
82
-
-
81
0%
376
0%
Behinds
0
-
-
54
-
-
54
0%
250
0%
Assists
0
-
-
28
-
-
23
0%
259
0%
Disposals
10
10
634
802
1%
32
802
1%
10285
0%
Kicks
7
7
623
503
1%
32
390
2%
5516
0%
Handballs
3
3
640
472
1%
33
472
1%
4769
0%
Marks
3
3
619
222
1%
33
155
2%
2128
0%
Tackles
1
1
636
188
1%
33
170
1%
2048
0%
Hitouts
0
-
-
928
-
-
419
0%
1084
0%
Clearances
0
-
-
191
-
-
191
0%
1014
0%
Frees For
1
1
580
71
1%
32
37
3%
468
0%
Frees Against
0
-
-
53
-
-
45
0%
519
0%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Swans

All Season Stats (2012-2015, 2016)

Games Played
Total 31
Goals
Total 3
Avg 0.1
Behinds
Total 1
Avg 0
Assists
Total 2
Avg 0.1
Disposals
Total 509
Avg 16.4
Kicks
Total 273
Avg 8.8
Handballs
Total 236
Avg 7.6
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 54% - 46%
Marks
Total 153
Avg 4.9
Tackles
Total 36
Avg 1.2
Hitouts
Total 3
Avg 0.1
Clearances
Total 7
Avg 0.2
Frees For
Total 16
Avg 0.5
Frees Against
Total 25
Avg 0.8

Michael Talia - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Michael Talia - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Michael Talia - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Michael Talia' 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.

Michael Talia - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Michael Talia' 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.

Michael Talia - 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.

Michael Talia - 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 Michael Talia in the context of their team and the league as a whole.