They have:
the shortest full-back in the AFL (Barry)
A huge number of "in-between" players who are too small to be KPPs and too tall to be mid-fielders (Kenneally, C Bolton, Dempster, Barry, O'Keeffe, O'Loughlin and even Goodes)
No creative midfielders, just a bunch of taggers like Kirk, Crouch, Buchanon and Fosdike
Only one key forward
No kids
Few top 20 draft choices
At best, half a goal to goal line
They really have revolutionised the AFL. There are lots of lessons for the rest of the competition. Put together a running defence, an accountable midfield and a very quick forward line for starters. Then change the mindset on the "in-between" types. As long as they run hard and fast, it appears they are the most valuable commodity going around, esp in defence.
Marcus Drum, anyone?