SJABC wrote: Geelong were that good, so good in fact I'd easily compare them to two other great premiership teams in the modern era Carlton (whom I support) 1995, and Essendon 2000.
In fact put those three sides together and it'd be mighty hard to see Geelong LOSING.
Cheers
Interesting that these teams are those that are commonly brought up when talking about the great teams of the 'modern era'. The Hawthorn side of 1988 is not mentioned in although their accomplishments speak for themselves
- Minor Premiers (19 wins 3 losses - 142%)
- 2 Finals played (2 wins)
- Day Premiers (96pt winning margin, a record that stood until 2007)
- Night Premiers (def Geelong by 7 pts)
- Coleman Medalist (Jason Dunstall 132 goals)
Obviously there are not the individual accolades that came with the Geelong side of 2007, but as a TEAM I would think that they truely deserve to be mentioned with the greatest of the 'modern era'