Yeah. The Brisbane Lions found that out. They won the preseason comp then got flogged by some apparent easy-beat team in the first round when it really counted.
I agree, trials are just that. Tooves gives everyone a run to show and reward their hard work in the off season. Also, a final chance to sway his mind. Lawrence was known as working his butt off from day one. So was Gower and both got starts.
The thread about pre season form would be a nice one to re-visit. Would be a few with egg on their faces that's for sure.
