Post by bokonon on Jan 28, 2017 10:09:24 GMT 10
Is the resentment of our club in the AFL unique?
There us a lot of negativity from "traditional" AFL areas that much is clear. It's not universal, and probably a minority but strong in some.
I get a lot of it is the club has dared to be good at what it does. This means GC is somewhat off the radar until they perform consistently. Which BTW I think is inevitable at some point.
It does get tiresome for me at times, and the vibe at the PF was spiteful from the Bulldogs supporters, less so from the Swans at the QF from my perception.
Interestingly posting with a serious old time WC supporter I heard stories of wind socks being removed at Melbourne grounds, and no hot water in the changeroom showers in their early days.
I think it will be interesting in the next few years to see what happens. I guess you could easily say who cares if we win flags and are successful.
There is some risk too much whining could motivate the AFL to take, or limit the Academy though. Possibly other steps to control us as well. I think we have support where it matters but ultimately the AFL administration might feel obliged to respond.
There us a lot of negativity from "traditional" AFL areas that much is clear. It's not universal, and probably a minority but strong in some.
I get a lot of it is the club has dared to be good at what it does. This means GC is somewhat off the radar until they perform consistently. Which BTW I think is inevitable at some point.
It does get tiresome for me at times, and the vibe at the PF was spiteful from the Bulldogs supporters, less so from the Swans at the QF from my perception.
Interestingly posting with a serious old time WC supporter I heard stories of wind socks being removed at Melbourne grounds, and no hot water in the changeroom showers in their early days.
I think it will be interesting in the next few years to see what happens. I guess you could easily say who cares if we win flags and are successful.
There is some risk too much whining could motivate the AFL to take, or limit the Academy though. Possibly other steps to control us as well. I think we have support where it matters but ultimately the AFL administration might feel obliged to respond.
