Just when you thought Carlton had endured the most frustrating 2021 season in the competition, two of their closest rivals have swooped in to take the mantle.
According Sportsbet, Collingwood and Richmond have each lost nine matches they have been favoured to win – the equal most in the game.
The Tigers' defeat at the hands of Greater Western Sydney on Friday night added to losses against Sydney (round three), Melbourne (six), Geelong (eight), West Coast (13), St Kilda (15), Gold Coast (16), Collingwood (17) and Fremantle (20) in games where they were favoured to salute.
GAMES LOST AS FAVOURITES IN 2021Collingwood – 9
Richmond – 9West Coast – 7
Brisbane – 5
Melbourne – 5
St Kilda – 5
Sydney – 5
Western Bulldogs – 5
Geelong – 4
Carlton – 3
Greater Western Sydney – 3
Port Adelaide – 3
Adelaide – 2
Hawthorn – 2
Essendon – 1
Gold Coast – 1
Fremantle – 0
North Melbourne – 0
TOTAL: 69
https://www.afl.com.au/news/666113/surprise-leaders-for-most-games-lost-as-favourites-in-2021
