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Ryan Bastinac’s remarkable 44 possession haul against the Giants on Sunday was one of the most dominant performances by a youngster in recent times.
Consider the facts below if you need convincing.
Bastinac is the third-youngest player ever to reach 40 disposals.
Only team-mate Jack Ziebell’s 41 disposals in 2011 at the age of 20-years and 139 days, and Wayne Campbell’s 41 back in round 15 of 1992 at the age of 19-years and 278 days have eclipsed him. At 20-years, 291 days Bastinac wasn’t far behind.
No North Melbourne player has registered more disposals.
Bastinac is now tied with Brent Harvey (Round 3, 2010) and Phil Kelly (Round 3, 1983) as players who’ve tallied 44 possessions in a game.
Only eight Kangaroos have reached the magical 40 disposal mark.
Champions Adam Simpson and Brent Harvey both feature twice on the list.
Ryan Bastinac - 44 v Greater Western Sydney - Round 2, 2012
Brent Harvey - 44 v West Coast - Round 3, 2010
Phil Kelly - 44 v Sydney - Round 3, 1983
Bruce Abernethy - 43 v Sydney - Round 3, 1983
Jack Ziebell - 41 v Western Bulldogs - Round 17, 2011
Adam Simpson - 41 v Geelong - Round 5, 2007
Adam Simpson - 41 v Geelong - Round 19, 2001
Wayne Schimmelbusch - 41 v Geelong - Round 4, 1984
Russell Ebert - 41 v Melbourne - Round 20, 1979
Brent Harvey - 40 v Collingwood - Round 13, 2002
Darren Steele - 40 v Sydney - Round 10, 1987
Gary Dempsey - 40 v Essendon - Round 12, 1980
Bastinac’s previous highest disposal count was 29 in round 18 of 2011, a figure he smashed on Sunday.
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Stats and facts: Bastinac
Ryan Bastinac’s remarkable 44 possession haul against the Giants on Sunday was one of the most dominant performances by a youngster in recent times.
