This, coming from a Collingwood supporter is amusing.
Didn't Eddie vote to keep the clubs on 'drip feed' at 95% of the cap? Yet, still publicly claim how Collingwood floats the AFL boat?
I R confused
ALL teams should be paying the same amount to their players. None of this 90% for one side, and 100% for another. ALL teams should be paying the same amount of money to coaches and have similar facility levels. ALL teams should have the same salary cap.
Yes, Collingwood are a lucky side, where players are starting to request they go to the Pies. It shouldn't be that way. I am only happy about this, because to compete it is necessary. But I would give it all away for an even competition.
I could be considered a one eyed pie supporter, but I do like to see the Tigers in the finals this year, and Fremantly make their first Grand Final in their careers. I would love to see Dogs rise, and get some flags. I know some people that are old, and only wish to see that of there side. Same with the Demons. I want to see them come back up and be competitive. I hate to see dynasties. I hate to see Cats be so good for so long, or Hawks. You come up, you are there abouts for a few years, you win one, and you drop down and rebuild.
Anything less puts a big asterix beside the names of the premiership winners.
I hated seeing Brian Lake winning the Norm Smith. He jumped from a side that was no chance of a premiership and simply went to a strong side, and won one. ANYONE could do that. But at least he chose between money or success, and he chose success. Buddy choses more money, and more success.
THE most hated person in the AFL is what he has become, and I hope all bad things for him.