Except when both are up and about as in 2022 and we had an electrifying epic. It's simple. When both teams are finals contenders the rivalry is fierce and the atmosphere unmatched. In the 60's, 70's, 80's and parts of the 90's it was the best rivalry. Name two other rivalries where the same doesn't apply. The Derbies are awesome, but they too have their share of duds, especially in Perth.This is one of the great mythical rivalries
It's pedestrian and antiseptic






