Just looking back at this season (and the few that have passed us), the performances of these two sides over an extended period - especially the Cats - have been unbelievable. I really don't know if or when we will ever see such a period of sustained excellence from a group of players - even in the Brions 3 flags/4 GF's in the early 000's they weren't finishing first on the ladder/barely losing a game.
Basically, they come to play every single week. Never lose - never, ever, ever get smashed - and this all seems to happen with players in, players out, new players, young players, old players, slow players...the just commit to the contest and get the job done.
I would like to hate Collingwood and Geelong - but I just can't. They are good, honest teams who have worked hard and deserve their success...and I think today will be a game for the ages.