How hard is it to be a defending champion?

Well, when you look at the numbers you'd have to say "Pretty bloody hard."
Since 2000, there have been only two multiple winners; Chief Organiser and Handicapping Guru Mr Craig Tingate in 2002 and 2004, and the rotund one, Mr Robert "Harty" Hart who won in 2000 and 2003.

Greg "Jack" Attrill, Our current champion came 3rd in 2005 before following up with the top spot last year, but he's had (provisionally) 5 shots - and hopefully about 5 clubs - stripped off him this year and I think he'll find it a much tougher ask. The pack behind have taken heed of previous experience and have done absolutely no training whatsoever in the hopes of keeping themselves tapered for the big event. Whilst this may be seen by some as unconventional, I recently saw an interview with John Daly and he was saying that it is in fact the perfect way to prepare for a grand-slam level tournament.

Of course, only time will tell, but Jack, if you listen really carefully you might be able to hear the ticking of the metronome, the breathing of the oxen and perhaps even the distant echo of the Geelong theme song. "Be afraid, be very afraid."