Hawthorn's Dominance Masks Deeper AFL Issues The round 20 results in the Australian Football League (AFL) have sparked a range of reactions from fans and pundits alike.
While some hail the performances as evidence of Hawthorn's resurgence and Sydney's title credentials, others see them as symptoms of deeper problems plaguing the league.
One concern that has been overlooked is the alarming rate at which teams are succumbing to long term injuries.