The Fading Glory of Australia's Football Rivalries As the Australian Football League (AFL) Round 19 matches drew to a close, it was clear that the traditional rivalries that once defined the competition are slowly losing their luster.
Collingwood's convincing win over Carlton and West Coast's nail biting battle against Brisbane showcased the changing dynamics at play.
Collingwood's victory was expected, but it marked a stark contrast to the era when clashes between these two teams were always high stakes affairs.