It is a concept that gets up my nose P_Man
If you can remember back to 2010 there were anumber of games that some Demonlanders said were "honourable losses"
One that springs to mind was the 1 point loss to the Pies
I clearly remember a few arguments.
IMO if you don't win then it is a loss nothing more than you were not good enough.
The MFC have wallowed in close losses for the best part of half a century.
just win!