Quote Originally Posted by Industrial Fan View Post
Deja your second point is why I’m reluctant to barrack for Gws - no doubt there will be retribution against the Giants (which will likely be ham fisted and extend to the swans) if they have the temerity to win a flag against one of the Victorian stalwarts.
Sad state of affairs when Northern clubs are scared of the repercussions of actually succeeding.

Even the perception that they might succeed is enough sometimes:
eg. Swans recruit Buddy => Trade ban, and COLA removed. Buddy hasnt won us a flag, last count.
or Someone says Giants will win next 5 flags => AFL Prematurely reduced their salary cap, causing mayhem with existing contracts => offloading big names for the last couple of years. Giants hadnt won a grand final, last count.