If AFL clubs were Premier League teamsLachlan Abbott
Zero Hanger
6 Dec 2019With the AFL season well and truly at an end, many footy fans will be turning their attention to other sports to fill the summer void.
While many may focus on cricket or the NBA over the next few months, a considerable number also keep an eye on the English Premier League.
Richmond Tigers – Liverpool
Both Richmond and Liverpool are the undisputed two best teams in the AFL and EPL at the minute.
Liverpool’s past turmoil and chaos under the likes of Brendan Rodgers also appear similar to memories many have of the Tigers, who often left fans disappointed come finals time.
Although the scale of the result is somewhat different, Liverpool’s capitulation over the final few games of the 2013/14 season is reminiscent of classical Richmond disappointments over the years, such as the Tigers shock loss to the 9th placed Carlton in the Elimination Final of 2013.
While Richmond has been able to get over the hump in recent years and actually win the premiership, Liverpool is still yet to break their English First Division drought and win their maiden title.
With their clear position at the top of the table this season, the Reds may well break their curse this season.
Adelaide – Everton
Brisbane – Wolverhampton Wanderers
Carlton – Aston Villa
Collingwood – Tottenham Hotspur
Essendon – Arsenal
Fremantle – Burnley
Geelong – Manchester City
Gold Coast – Watford
GWS Giants – Leicester City
Hawthorn – Manchester United
Melbourne – Southampton
North Melbourne – West Ham
Port Adelaide – Newcastle
St Kilda – Bournemouth
Sydney Swans – Brighton & Hove Albion
West Coast Eagles – Chelsea
Western Bulldogs – Sheffield United
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