The Great Ruck Debate.

[kruddler]

Any stat presented in isolation is not worthless but it often has less worth, tackles stats are the prime example.

Tackles can be up because you team is second to the footy, or it can be a deliberate tactic like the Dogs against us last weekend that produces the same number.

Hitout stats are THE prime example.
They do not take into account in any fashion if they help or hurt the team. But they are included in any basic stat sheet and have done so for decades.

Tackle stats do not tell a complete story, but it is still a benefit to your team if you get a tackle (overall).