Saints' Slump and Suns' Slog: What's Behind the Latest Round of Setbacks? The Australian Football League is a meritocratic league, where teams are judged on their performance.
However, setbacks can occur due to various factors beyond just the players' skills. The latest round has seen St Kilda drop Jarryn Geary's understudy, Jack Higgins, and Gold Coast lose three key players to injury.
The Saints' decision to drop Higgins raises questions about team management. Is this an example of a club putting too much pressure on its young players? Are they expecting too much from them too soon?