Booney wrote:dedja wrote:Hope you’re taking notes Boon.
Fancy picking out the bits worth reading for me?
The statement suggests that the absence of a dominant inside midfielder, often referred to as a "bull," may be a key factor preventing teams like Brisbane and Port Adelaide from winning AFL flags. The argument points out that recent premiership sides, including Richmond, Melbourne, Western Bulldogs, Collingwood, and Geelong, possessed such powerful midfielders who could also contribute in forward play. The author acknowledges that while Port Adelaide, under coach Hinkley, has become a strong team, they may lack the essential ingredient needed to secure a flag. The mention of Hinkley's acceptable job and the recognition that winning a flag isn't easy indicates a balanced perspective on the team's performance. The importance of having formidable inside midfielders over serviceable ruckmen is also highlighted, drawing comparisons to successful teams like Collingwood in the mentioned year and the Western Bulldogs in 2016.