A return to the good old days
Because of the back-door both players and supporters no longer savour victory as the knock-out nature, traditional to the championship for over 100 years, no longer applies. It has been alleged that teams don’t want to show their hand and that even teams throw games in the provincial series so that they can come quietly and effectively through the back door to championship glory.
Really? Well the last few weekends has proved that both championships are alive and well – and living in the provinces. In fact, I believe that this year has shown a swing back to the old days in terms of the desire and determination of counties to progress through the front door. What’s more the crowds turning up for game seem to reflect that reality as well.
