Are GWS a threat to our 4 in-a-row record?

Bucks5 · Nicky D - Parting the red sea Joined: 23 Mar 2002

Given all the talent accumulated by GWS, I think they are in for a period of serious dominance and could give our record a shake.

Do you agree, yes or no?

PS> I also wanted to get in first so I can say I told you so Razz

stui magpie · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 8:13 pm

The AFL wants them successful to win over western Shitney.

They have talent to burn and if they have smart list management will be able to trade out players each year to fill needs, either mature role players or high draft picks, and stay up for the next 6+ years.

They learned the lessons of the other start up clubs and are the new prototype for how to set up a club from scratch.

thompsoc · Joined: 21 Sep 2009

They have 5 picks inside the top 25 in this years draft.
Heaven help us.

MightyMagpie · Joined: 04 Jun 2013 Location: WA

chickens hatch eggs

Let them get 3 in a row before we worry

actually let them win 2 in a row before we worry

actually ...

Donny · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 8:48 pm

Slow news day, Buck5 ?

Member 7167 · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 8:48 pm

If they did the AFL are finished.

piedys · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 8:58 pm

Mugwump · Joined: 28 Jul 2007 Location: Between London and Melbourne

Given the metaphorical steroids provided to them by the AFl in the form of privileged draft concessions, it's very possible. Success = talent + resources + time. They have been given all three in abundance. There is a fourth factor called luck, but if you have enough of the first three, you do not even need that. They will probably be unbeatable for the next few years, I think. It's putrid, but it is what it is.

woodys_world69 · Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Location: Brisbane

they still have to cut there salary cap and numbers of players back dont they?
Do you really expect all these future stars to stay at GWS for not much pay? lol

ANNODAM · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 10:15 pm

Yep, I want them to keep winning them one after the other for 4+yrs.
Only then will people wake up from their slumber to realise the AFL is a rigged competition taking fans for a ride.

AN_Inkling · Joined: 06 Oct 2007

They have 23 first round draft picks in their squad, don't they? With opportunities like that you'd expect them to be pretty good.

It's a double advantage. They received quality picks and denied them to other developing teams who would be their challengers in coming years. You can never predict 4 in a row because it's basically impossible to do, but they are best placed to do it. Suns also, but they need to get back on track first, their tall forwards are even better.

Piesnchess · piesnchess Joined: 09 Jun 2008

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

This poll question is irrelevant until GWS wins three in a row.

They have all the ingredients of a dynasty, but as Mugwump rightfully pointed out, luck is also something they will need to have to achieve the unthinkable.

BEAMER09 · Joined: 10 Apr 2009

BEAMER09 · Joined: 10 Apr 2009