Possibly something that is overlooked are the childhood allegiances of players as they grew up. We all barrack for teams. Few get to play AFL footy and fewer get to Don the jumper of "their" team.

Looking at the various attributable followings of teams is it any surprise some are favourites,  some less so ?

Yes AFL players are professional  ( in the main ) but passions run deep and should opportunities arise is it any real surprise some feel drawn towards some clubs more than others.

Ours (Dees ) hasn't historically enjoyed the numbers of the 'bigger' clubs

Yes some lads ( now lasses ) have grown up wrapped in red and blue and had childhood dreams realised. There are many times more that wore a different guernsey and sang a different song.

 

Certainly arnt and never really were.

Almost a destination Club for about 2 seasons until it was discovered that the sales pitch was sleight of hand marketing, no fan base .facilities or off field management.

The word got around when the two mega wage earners wanted out, draft picks left and heart and soul players remembered they families elsewhere 

Edited October 9, 20241 yr by IRW

whilst every other club in the league can say "Do you want to drive to out to Casey a couple of times a week" we'll struggle to attract top talent over other clubs. 

Not even people who live in Casey want to be in Casey