Contrast that with the Bombers who are trying to get to the top by bringing players in - like Chapman, Goddard, etc. Is this because their supporters can't fathom the idea of bottoming out so they try to hang-in and end up with middle-class mediocrity? Is this the same for other old-world clubs like the Tigers, and Pies (and probably Blues too but they bottomed out by virtue of draft punishments, etc, and recruited poorly)?
I wonder if the difference is in the supporter base.
The Saints and Bullies are used to hitting rock bottom for a few years and accept this - but perhaps the supporters of those other clubs don't have the stomach for this and the pressure is on to not fall right down.
I think I'd rather be where we are at than where the bombers/tigers/blues/pies are at - times have changed and I do think the draft does provide opportunity to rise for the brave clubs who are prepared to hit bottom for a while.
i reckon that winning 9-13 games a year and finishing mid-table is probably a worse outcome long-term than hitting bottom and recruiting the best young talent available.
I'm happy where we are at and I think our future is bright.
Go Saints!!
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