2026 NRL player comparison

Jaeman SalmonvsLindsay Smith

Bulldogs · Lock versus Panthers · Lock

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The verdict

Lindsay Smith has the edge

Across 16 rate and efficiency measures, Lindsay Smith leads by 25%. The comparison uses per-game and efficiency performance first, so games played do not overpower a stronger rate.

6measures wonJaeman Salmon25%of decided measures10measures wonLindsay Smith

Games played: 24 for Jaeman Salmon, 24 for Lindsay Smith. Compared positions: Lock.

Side-by-side stats

Each percentage point reflects one decided measure. For example, a 67% advantage means the leader won two-thirds of the measures with enough shared data. The table includes attacking, running, playmaking, defensive and kicking context, while unavailable or small-sample measures are left undecided.

MetricBulldogs logoJaeman SalmonPanthers logoLindsay Smith
Tries per Game0.130.13
Try Assists per Game0.130.13
Line Break Assists per Game0.130.25Better
Points per Game0.50.5
Line Breaks per Game0.25Better0.08
Tackle Breaks per Game1.04Better1.00
Offloads per Game0.170.71Better
Possessions per Game19.320.4Better
Passes per Game9.9Better9.5
Run Metres per Game82.087.2Better
Metres Gained per Game83.588.0Better
Post-Contact Metres per Game30.9Better29.2
Runs per Game9.511.2Better
Metres per Run8.63Better7.81
Metres per Hit-Up8.77Better7.60
Tackles per Game32.734.3Better
Tackle Efficiency91.094.2Better
Missed Tackles per Tacklelower is better0.070.03Better
Conversion Accuracy
Penalty Goal Accuracy
Errors per Possessionlower is better0.020.01Better
Games played2424