You're stating the obvious really. But finishing #1 usually denotes you've beaten most of the good teams and are capable of going deep into it, or at least playing a good game.Finals footy is when it truly matters. Not Home & Away. The minor Premiership is just a glorified acknowledgement for finishing on top of the AFL ladder.
Premierships are won during Finals footy....4 weeks/1 month.....thats when it matters most.
Arguably missing their two best players has cost them, along with poor skills and choices.
Annoying 3/3 Vic teams in the prelims.





