Anyway, thought it was interesting that the first time ACFC are forced to play with fewer kiwis, was the first time they haven't won the title. Midfield three of OPP, Howieson and Drake is quite a drop off in quality from their usual Handy Prem side and the lack of steel (and consistent game time across the season) in there really showed. Whereas Teedubs had pretty much the same side across both competitions.
Anyway, thought it was interesting that the first time ACFC are forced to play with fewer kiwis, was the first time they haven't won the title. Midfield three of OPP, Howieson and Drake is quite a drop off in quality from their usual Handy Prem side and the lack of steel in there really showed.