ANALYSIS: Lions know there's more on offer than winning a trophy if they finish atop the AFL ladder
In a normal AFL season, excitement would be reaching fever pitch, we would just be entering grand final week and tonight the league's best and fairest player would be bestowed with the time-honoured Brownlow Medal.This morning I watched the closing stages of the US Open golf, a tournament typically played in June, and while the footy is also in the final round, many shots are still to be taken.
The Tigers have won their past 15 games against the Lions and also boast an imposing record at the qualifying final venue, the Gabba, with 11 consecutive wins there. As much as this was a powerful moment for St Kilda, I was also struck by the significance of the achievement for a coach that has overcome serious hardship both in his career and in life.As a player, Ratten was a revered and highly decorated premiership star with Carlton.
After 13 rounds, the Blues had looked a genuine finals chance but they capitulated, losing four of their last five matches.
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