It is really refreshing to see the Suns doing so well this year, they are playing a good "brand" of footy and are quite entertaining to watch for a neutral observer. I've stated elsewhere that I want the two new expansion clubs to really succeed as I genuinely want the code to grow and take over the rugby territories.
However, there is something that has me scratching my head ??
Why are the Suns going so well this year compared to the past ??
The only major changes to the playing list was the inclusion of traded senior players Ellis & Greenwood plus the injection of gun draftees Rowell & Anderson. Some may mount an argument that Rankine is a new recruit also given that he didn't play at all last year.
Going from finishing last in 2019 to being a Top 8 contender 12-months later is some sort of achievement that I wouldn't be surprised if some opposition supporters started to accuse the Suns of tanking last year to get the extra PP.
So where has this sudden improvement come from ??
Can it be put down to the natural maturity of a young talented list, a stark improvement in Stewie Dew's coaching ability or a combination of both ??
Or is it something completely different that I'm missing ??
However, there is something that has me scratching my head ??
Why are the Suns going so well this year compared to the past ??
The only major changes to the playing list was the inclusion of traded senior players Ellis & Greenwood plus the injection of gun draftees Rowell & Anderson. Some may mount an argument that Rankine is a new recruit also given that he didn't play at all last year.
Going from finishing last in 2019 to being a Top 8 contender 12-months later is some sort of achievement that I wouldn't be surprised if some opposition supporters started to accuse the Suns of tanking last year to get the extra PP.
So where has this sudden improvement come from ??
Can it be put down to the natural maturity of a young talented list, a stark improvement in Stewie Dew's coaching ability or a combination of both ??
Or is it something completely different that I'm missing ??