04-09-2018, 11:34 AM
Often, not always, rebuilds have a stinker for one year at some point before coming good again. Even Richmond had a stinker in 2016 before winning a flag in 2017. Geelong had one in 2006 before winning in 2007. Even back to the Lions, they had a stinker in 1998, a spoon, then immediately turned into a super side. Those were at later stages than ours but it often happens. Even Ratten had a bad one in 2012 after improving every year, if you can call that a rebuild given our rotten recruiting with a side stuck with near half a side off the rookie list. Probably always going to require a 2nd rebuild given our recruiting.Fortunately 5 Rising Star nominations last year indicates things might be better.
On the other hand Hawthorn went straight though to 2008 and the Dogs did similar.
On the other hand Hawthorn went straight though to 2008 and the Dogs did similar.