I’d agree with that. But I meant just the last quarter of the Anzac Day game for a 30 minute hit when there wasn’t enough time for a full game.The Anzac Day game was a ripper, for sure, but it was down the list of most watched games in 2024 for me:
5. Port v Collingwood
4. ANZAC Day
3. Semi Final: Coll v Melb
2. Prelim Final: Coll v GWS
1. Grand Final
Regarding Frampton, I think we and the coaches forgot how important he was last year, especially early, when all of our big men got injured. He stood tall, got the job done and then lost his place when Cox and Cameron came back from injury.
I don't think it's overstating things to suggest that without him, we lose a couple of games and don't finish on top. In a year when every game was a struggle, Frampton was important in the big picture, as were the selections of McStay, Markov and Bobby.