Seem to me that the AFL has managed to achieve the Script that they need over the last few years, I understand that you need to grow the game interstate but don't mess with the Heartland. It is about time that the Script included some local teams, who haven't won a flag in a Generation or Two
Seems to me, if i look into my Crystal Ball that this Years Nominees are Fremantle, Bulldogs, Melbourne, Geelong, St Kilda in that order. Chances are that we could finally have a Victorian Flag. Sad News Tigers, we have 6 Years before Andy writes the script for us.
Take a look. Don't forget about these Teams and their supporters
Fremantle. Never won a Flag, No Wonder.
Bulldogs 1954
Geelong 1963
Melbourne 1964
St Kilda 1966
Richmond 1980
Collingwood 1990
Hawks 1991
Eagles 1994
Blues 1995
Crows 1998
Roos 1999
Essendon 2000
Brisbane 2003
Port Adelaide 2004.
Sydney 2005
Don't hand out any more concessions, make em wait and earn a Premiership, just like in the Old Days.