VOTE: Who is the greatest AFL team of the modern era? Zero Hanger
Jake Benoiton
8 April 2020We are taking a look at the best sides of the modern era and asking you – who is the greatest?
We have picked 16 of the most iconic teams from the 1980s onwards, with sides set to face off in an elimination tournament where the winner will be voted by you!
There are two groups and eight matchups in each section, seeded so that teams from different eras will clash. The winner of each section advances to the grand final.
We will combine the votes from our Facebook and website polls after one week, with winners advancing to the next round where we will post an article showing the upcoming matchups.
Essendon (2000) vs Richmond (2019)Lastly we have Essendon of 2000 taking on Richmond of 2019. The Bombers were incredible, James Hird and Matthew Lloyd led an Essendon side that maybe should have won more premierships then the one.
They were just about unbeatable in 2000 going 21-1 – there was almost no doubting that they were going to be premiers in 2000. The played with a raw aggression, a loss in the 2001 Grand final is somewhat forgivable given Brisbane went on to win three in a row.
Richmond have been dominant in recent times. Dustin Martin has been invincible and might be a top five player of all time when it’s all said and done. The Tigers have gone from strength to strength since their breakthrough flag in 2017, but in 2019, they were on a different level to anyone.
The were superb throughout the home and away season and overcoming a savage run of injuries early and stepped up to an unmatchable level come finals. The Tigers pressure and ability to score from turnover is scary good and this looms as the matchup of the first round.
Vote here: https://www.zerohanger.com/vote-who-is-the-greatest-afl-team-of-the-modern-era-39738/
