Is it just me or is this the most boring AFL season ever? Collingwood's dominance is one reason why this might be true. I'm sure fans of the mighty black and white may not agree but even they must miss the anxiety that comes from thinking your team might actually lose?
As a Richmond supporter I have been disenchanted (again) by early season promise , mid season slump and late season surge. It's an all too familiar pattern. Has Dimma got it? I think so. But compare Richmond's progress with that of the Eagles. They are in the top 4 after finishing last last year. That is progress.
Even the Swans have had a pretty tedious year. They are making up the numbers.
Essendon has been exciting at times. Popping up here and there with a surprise win. But can they go far in the finals?
Port have had a miserable year and it is boring to see their losses continue.
Fremantle have struggled. The Saints too. Where is the exciting progress of any team. The cats just continue on.
Has the AFL achieved homeostasis? We need upsets, surprises and change. We haven't got much.
The main problem though has been the bye. A week without your team playing breaks the link with the competition. thoughts turn elsewhere
- perhaps gardening?
What this competition needs is Greater Western Sydney. Bring on Issy and Sheedy, I suspect they will stir things up.
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Well I'm very happy that the Swans showed they can do more than make up the numbers. Port Adelaide almost got there but that's what is good about Essendon this year - they can just do it.
Still bring on Issy and Sheedy.
Can wait till March!
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