If you're an ingrained Collingwood supporter you'll know what the thread title implies.
You can go through any period in the history of the VFL/AFL and see the regular contending of or dominance of premiership seasons only to fall over in the big dance. Sine the start of this century alone we have figured in 5 grand finals out of 19 for only 1 win. That's better than a 25% strike rate to reach all grand finals since 2000. Only Hawthorn have equaled that
The above is a damning stat!
Given last year was largely unexpected it is evident that we should be contending this year as a result of a very difficult system to defeat coupled with an abundance of versatility of the list that suits the game style so well. So it is not out of the question that we'll contest the big dance again this year.
According to some in the media, our members on BF and even opposition supporters - we've already got the cup. Yeah seen that before too many times to have any confidence in anyone's opinion - regardless of credential.
15-2-27 When will the damn wall burst?
You can go through any period in the history of the VFL/AFL and see the regular contending of or dominance of premiership seasons only to fall over in the big dance. Sine the start of this century alone we have figured in 5 grand finals out of 19 for only 1 win. That's better than a 25% strike rate to reach all grand finals since 2000. Only Hawthorn have equaled that
The above is a damning stat!
- Played 44 grand finals out of 124 contested- that's 1 GF we play every 2.8 GF's. The nearest rivals Ess and Carlton have played 15 less each
- 15 wins including 4 in a row
- 2 draws (when favourites both times)
- 27 losses (when favourites I don't know how may times!)
Given last year was largely unexpected it is evident that we should be contending this year as a result of a very difficult system to defeat coupled with an abundance of versatility of the list that suits the game style so well. So it is not out of the question that we'll contest the big dance again this year.
According to some in the media, our members on BF and even opposition supporters - we've already got the cup. Yeah seen that before too many times to have any confidence in anyone's opinion - regardless of credential.
15-2-27 When will the damn wall burst?