Quote Originally Posted by Happy Days View Post
2016 is a historically criminally underrated side, but in terms of top to bottom talent this one is better.
Agreed.

The 2016 side still managed to churn out 15 wins with a horror run of injuries (and beat Sydney, who the pundits claimed to be the clear best side in the home and away season on their deck), and only really got pushed to its full limit in the preliminary final in what was the most ridiculous undertaking of all time in finals to claim the cup.

But because it didn't have a traditional key forward (apart from Tom Boyd) and had a solid performer/ battler or two in defence it doesn't get nearly the kudos it deserves.

This year the side is better up front, better in the middle, and different but possibly on-par in defence. What remains to be seen is whether it can bring its best in finals where many of the core have been disappointing over the past couple of years.