It is apparent that it is getting tougher and tougher for flag winners to back up the next year and there is no obvious explanation.
It is apparent that it is getting tougher and tougher for flag winners to back up the next year and there is no obvious explanation.
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It is apparent that it is getting tougher and tougher for flag winners to back up the next year and there is no obvious explanation.
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I think you nailed it on the head, the reduced pre-season after playing through to the Grand Final is a big part of it. …(more)