Who is the best tackler in the AFL?

[KermitJagger]

Cyril

Mav Weller ain't bad either. Shame he's the second worst kick for goal in the comp.

 

[Rack Watts]

 

[HolyRioli]

Suprised no mention of Burgoyne

He tackles you, you stay tackled. Perfect technique and aggression

 

[Scary_Foot_9]

Cyril. No one is as clinical at pining the arm and body at a great speed as he is.

 

[seysearles]

As a Hawthorn supporter I've had the pleasure to watch Paul Puopolo and Cyril Rioli over premiership years, and for my money there aren't many better than those two. Rioli in particular is one of the few players I've seen who has consistently taken down Martin, Ablett and the like - his technique and reflexes are insane.

There are only 3 certainties in life.... death, taxes, and if you take on Cyril Rioli in a contest it isn't going to end well for you.

 

[detox]

Luke Hodge was always a fantastic tackler.

Sticks them, would bring down anyone and he was always trying to hurt you too

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[Engimal v3]

Swallow would have to up there. Averages almost 7 a game, higher than any other current player.

 

[popsikle99]

Swallow would have to up there. Averages almost 7 a game, higher than any other current player.

Title is ‘AFL’ not ‘VFL’ v3

 

[forlols]

Suprised no mention of Burgoyne

He tackles you, you stay tackled. Perfect technique and aggression

Just screaming for that Powell-Pepper gif

 

[Topkent]

In terms of impact, Jacob Townsend then daylight.

Anyone who was at Punt Road Oval a couple of months back and saw...heard...his tackle on Wylie Buzza... The noise was tremendous, Buzza, respect to him, eventually got up and limped to the bench.

Daylight? I reckon Mumford Cameron Viney Rioli Heeney etc can all have arguments against that. Townsend is up their with his rugby history.

For anyone who remembers him and crows fans specifically. Aidan Riley was an animal nicknamed the pig.

 

[Engimal v3]

Title is ‘AFL’ not ‘VFL’ v3

What the * are you talking about haha?

 

[Bombermania]

Walla

This highlight package starts with Walla stripping Martin

 

[mick500]

Sloane dog.

 

[mick500]

In the back.

 

[Thetrader15]

Prior opportunity: No
Ball in play: No
Push in the back:Yes
Decision: FreekickRichmond

 

[Thetrader15]

Kyle Hartigan - most of his stick

 

[Tasfut]

Matt Priddis has the all time most tackles in vfl/afl history

 

[aussierulesrules]

Koby Stevens and Sam Gilbert not as prolific as Steele, but all 3 tackle fantastically well. Gilbert of course coming from Qld and having the rugby tackle and also long arms that just wrap around.

 

[G Mus]

Has to be Cyril

Charlie Cameron lays some nice tackles too

 

[Aramis]

Matt Crouch's tackle that actually brought down Dusty + won a free. Pretty sure his the only bloke i've ever seen take down Dusty.
Seems pretty good on the tackle from watching a few Adelaide games.

Not many escape a Cyril Rioli tackle...

 

[Marmik]

Cotch has been ferocious this season

 

[Mningasimisonda]

I love watching Heeney's tackles. Smashes the opposition player. The umpire calls some of them dangerous though.

 

[nineteen eighty]

Would have to say....Rioli. Love them all!

 

[Racing line]

Wonder how he'd go tackling his brother? High tackle, selwood!

He actually tackles properly so no.

 

[JG22]

Jared Polec

Especially in big moments