Winner: Friday Night in Tasmania
I believe it was a success despite the media scrutiny its getting. 17 thousand rocked up to Blundstone Arena which has a capacity of 20,000. Although they weren't treated to a close encounter, they got to soak up the moment of hosting a Friday night match.
They should get another next season, but a few changes need to be made.
For starters, it should take place during the early rounds of the season instead of June when the weather is not at its best and it should be between North Melbourne and Hawthorn. Both teams have a strong following in Tasmania and giving them a top class matchup should make up for not having a dedicated Tasmanian team for the time being.
Possibly switching each year between Aurora Stadium (Hawthorn) and Blundstone Arena (North Melbourne) is a good idea, with both major cities in Tasmania getting a taste of Friday night footy.
Loser: St Kida's interstate performances
They're not just bad, they're dreadful. After performing well in Adelaide in round one and against Hawthorn in Launceston in round four, it looked like the Saints would jump the hurdle of winning interstate.
Since then though, St Kilda have kicked just three goals against the Eagles in round eight and only six on Sunday against the Crows in their return to Adelaide.
They've now loss seven straight on the road going back to last season and Richardson needs to improve this if they have any chance of progressing in the next year or two.
Honourable Mentions
*Melbourne's 13-game losing streak against Hawthorn
*Essendon are tiring
*Fremantle win their first game of 2016
*Six from seven for Carlton. Finals roughie?
*The Bulldogs brilliant win over West Coast
*Gary Rohan's performance against the Suns
