Duck played a huge role in '99 too. Wasn't happening up forward and played more in the middle and backline to steady things before we gave the Blues the dagger. (Not saying he's the reason we won, but he's an example of superstar versatility)
Not every team has to have stars on every line to win premierships. Sometimes the few that are superstars can be the difference because of how versatile they are. They are a drag and drop type of player.
As long as the effort is there, gun players have better games. That's why Richmond won three premierships.
Not necessarily on the level of Geelong or Hawthorn in terms of skill, but they don't falter in endeavour. Not faltering keeps the team's morale up and stars don't succumb to the drop in support. At times, it can be the stars that get the team going, but most of the time it has to be a collective effort. It is the way modern footy is now.
Very few players consistently dominate irrespective of team performance.
Not every team has to have stars on every line to win premierships. Sometimes the few that are superstars can be the difference because of how versatile they are. They are a drag and drop type of player.
As long as the effort is there, gun players have better games. That's why Richmond won three premierships.
Not necessarily on the level of Geelong or Hawthorn in terms of skill, but they don't falter in endeavour. Not faltering keeps the team's morale up and stars don't succumb to the drop in support. At times, it can be the stars that get the team going, but most of the time it has to be a collective effort. It is the way modern footy is now.
Very few players consistently dominate irrespective of team performance.