Goal Accuracy Percentage

The amount of goals a team scores divided by the number of shots they had on goal.

This is a statistic that like effective disposal percentage, has become popular in recent years. And deservedly so, as a team's and player's accuracy in front of goal often proves the difference in close games, as well as providing a key indicator for coaches on which forwards may need some time in reserves to work on their kicking.

Example: “The West Coast Eagles’ recent success has come from their accuracy in front of goal, with a goal accuracy percentage of 78% this season.”

Another crucial AFL stat for punters to get their head around, goal accuracy percentage provides an insight into how clinical or wasteful a team is in front of goal. Not necessarily always equating to wins, goal accuracy percent indicates how well a team's forward line is functioning.

Backing a team to win, only for them to squander easy chances in front of the posts is a bane of AFL punters, and why it's worth having a look at the goal accuracy percentages of teams in past outings.

Benchmark: Above 50% Goal Accuracy Percentage is considered above average.