The writing was on the wall when Cotchin & Ellis got off with the match review panel, with 2 of the same Victorian umpires as last years Grand Final it was never going to be easy, its a Victorian run & controlled sport and I believe unless something is worked out it will lose a lot of support.
It does not take much in the pressure of a grand final especially when Richmond get a home ground advantage for finishing 3rd, with a few poor decisions against the Crows early adds pressure, how many times did that tattooed yobo simply drop the ball when tackled, I knew then the Crows would never win. Its easy when Umpires Level up the frees when its all over, Its just another fairytale story for the VFL I mean AFL to bring another Failing Victorian team life support.
Next Year they will be back to where they were last year just like the Bulldogs. One hit wonders. 13th to Premiers Lol!
