Thinking about non-Victorian clubs and why they are at a disadvantage in a very Vic-centric competition.
When teams entered the AFL, they were given extra draft concessions, and when these lists matured, WCE (2), Crows(2), PAFC (1) won flags.
When Brisbane combined with Fitzroy, and created a super team they won flags (3).
Outside of these advantageous circumstances/ concession flags, WCE (2) and Sydney (1) are the only teams who have won flags.
In the last 35 years, that’s 3 non-vic flags, 8 non-vic concession flags, and 26 Victorian flags.
Since the last concession flag (2004 PAFC), 3 non Vic flags, 14 Vic flags.
Yes there is less interstate clubs proportionally, but since 2005, the Vic flags is much higher.
When teams entered the AFL, they were given extra draft concessions, and when these lists matured, WCE (2), Crows(2), PAFC (1) won flags.
When Brisbane combined with Fitzroy, and created a super team they won flags (3).
Outside of these advantageous circumstances/ concession flags, WCE (2) and Sydney (1) are the only teams who have won flags.
In the last 35 years, that’s 3 non-vic flags, 8 non-vic concession flags, and 26 Victorian flags.
Since the last concession flag (2004 PAFC), 3 non Vic flags, 14 Vic flags.
Yes there is less interstate clubs proportionally, but since 2005, the Vic flags is much higher.