1989 VFL GF > 2006 AFL GF

[Dirko]

For me 89 was the better of the two. I did however enjoy the G at 95 ! Fanatastic day that day, prick of a drive back home the next !!

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Did the 80s ever had keepings off during the middle of the match? Tempo footy? Flooding as a tactic with 5 extra numbers back? Every round has its dull matches, but at least they weren't ruined by these tactics.

Come on Spelly ... I have seen some terrific games this season most of which have included those tactics to varying levels. Apart from a couple of games such as the Hawthorn/St Kilda shocker I think it's been an entertaining season including and/or despite all the defensive tactics. Hawthorn v Collingwood today is a good case in point.

I still challenge you to dig up a normal minor round game from the VFL in the 80s (not a grand final) and really have a close look. I think you'll be able to pick at least 5 postive changes to go with the changes you hate.

I'll need to get a tape of a random match first.