I started an insanely detailed statistical analysis of Super League back in 2008 based on the opta style stats the RFL site had. Something similar to the Sabermetrics style of VORP etc used in the NFL. It was getting dangerously close to a full time job after 6 months of data input and I was still no nearer to learning anything.

I'd love to kick that off again.

Bring back the Margin Meter.

A bit of both, stats are good for analysis, if they were good at predicting sport there would no Intrigue and so there wouldn't be any point watching it. Phil Clark in general is a decent pundit but too many things he says/ does make him borderline unbearable.

Only 2 and 4 points off for the respective sides...

The one stat that I thought highlighted the fact that stats can be hugely misleading, was the fact we have the least missed tackles in the league.

this was in evidence today because Matty Russell didn't miss a single tackle, he was however, rinsed every time wigan went down that side.

There simply isn't a stat for being a defensive liability and largely having not a single clue where you should stand on a rugby Paddock.....

but hey top of the league for least missed tackles...!!!

Surely line breaks conceded, or, in the modern game, quick PTB conceded (or even something simple like metres conceded, or heaven forbid, tries or points) is a better measure of defensive prowess though? If a player's running sideways and you miss him half a dozen times, it doesn't really matter.

As with any stats, you use with caution: clearly missed tackles cannot measure a player's positioning ability (or lack of!). Russell's a strong lad-I imagine he doesn't 'miss' many as when he gets hold it will usually stick. Shame the can't be said about the ball when it comes his way...