If that is the example now set by football journalism in this country then the problem does not lie with football, the media are a disgrace. Grant Thomas came out today and said Richmond were a poor premiership team? WTF does that even mean?
The Tigers won the flag, the Dogs won last year, you cannot possibly begrudge either team or call them poor Premiers.
You make your own luck and take the opportunities presented to you, Richmond finished 4th and played three home finals, is that a huge advantage? It certainly helped, but they still had to win!
IMO Richmond winning the flag was good for football, i don't believe Adelaide were the best team (the Swans were) they blew it by not starting the season well and missing the double chance.
The AFL wanted an even competition and now they have it...what's the complaint about that ?
I tipped the Tigers by 12 goals, IMO it was one of the easiest tips i've made all year! I never thought for a minute the Crows had a chance.