I just find it odd, if most of us dislike these things in football, why was Gary Ablett the most entertaining player of all time?
From the viewpoint of those that don't understand the game I guess.
There was a quote by Woody Harrelson in White Men Can't Jump along the lines of:
"A black guy would rather look good and lose while a white man would rather look bad and win"
For the black guy read Ablett, for the White Guy read Matthews, Carey, Voss, Hird.
All far superior players of the modern era, and all have premiership medallions at which they were at the forefront to prove it. Was Ablett ever a captain.
Those that don't appreciate the nuances of football, of the thrill of winning, of sharing, of competing and winning premierships would probably agree that Ablett was the best.
But the best to me is the one that makes others better to achieve a greater goal, and Ablett was useless at that. That makes him a long way from the greatest player ever.
It's a non argument, but tragics that don't understand success (ie GFC supporters, how long has it been), have come to appreciate individual brilliance over teamwork, therefore hold it closer to the heart than helping your teammates to win.
Part of the issue with the losing culture you've been fighting for over 40 years.
Perhaps you'd prefer to lose the flag if it means watching Gary kick 9.8, two out on the full and laying no tackles.
Fair enough