Geelong is setting the pace when it comes to marks inside 50 this season.
For the Cats, taking marks in attack is a key part of what makes them a premiership contender.
Yet, as the table below shows, being able to clunk big grabs in attack does not necessarily result in a team being successful.
* The teams in bold are in the top eight
| CLUB | AVERAGE MARKS INSIDE 50 |
| Geelong | 14.6 |
| West Coast | 13.9 |
| Adelaide | 13.7 |
| Richmond | 13.4 |
| St Kilda | 13.2 |
| Greater Western Sydney | 12.4 |
| Gold Coast | 12.3 |
| North Melbourne | 12.1 |
| Carlton | 12 |
| Melbourne | 11.9 |
| Hawthorn | 11.9 |
| Western Bulldogs | 11.4 |
| Sydney Swans | 11.3 |
| Port Adelaide | 10.8 |
| Collingwood | 10.8 |
| Brisbane Lions | 10.6 |
| Essendon | 10 |
| Fremantle | 9.3 |
When it comes to individuals, there are six Geelong players in the top 100 in the AFL for total marks inside 50.
Tom Hawkins, despite having an inconsistent season, is fourth in the competition.
Below is a table showing where the leading Cats players rank when it comes to marks inside 50.
| PLAYER | MARKS INSIDE 50 | RANK IN AFL |
| Tom Hawkins | 55 | 4th |
| Daniel Menzel | 31 | 20th |
| Shane Kersten | 24 | 38th |
| Rhys Stanley | 22 | 44th |
| Patrick Dangerfield | 13 | 84th |
| Zac Smith | 12 | 92nd |
The leader in the AFL for marks inside 50 is Gold Coast star Tom Lynch, who has taken 67 this season.
West Coast's Josh Kennedy is second-best with 62.
