Multiple outlets report that Collingwood and Geelong remain persistent contenders in the AFL by using sustained list-management approaches. The coverage focuses on how Collingwood has adopted a model associated with Geelong’s success in the 2020s, with the articles suggesting elements of that approach may have existed earlier. While the pieces differ in emphasis, they collectively describe a strategy centered on building and maintaining a squad capable of performing across seasons rather than relying on short-term talent resets.
Across the sources, the core claim is that both clubs “keep hanging around” at the top of the ladder because they manage player talent in a way that supports continuity and competitiveness. The articles attribute Collingwood’s recent resilience to its willingness to implement a list structure and development pathway similar to the one credited with Geelong’s sustained performance. Overall, the reporting frames their longevity as the product of deliberate roster planning rather than isolated results in any single season.
