The difference between us and the other mob is they have never accepted mediocrity. This was set from year one when Alexander was sacked, thenTodd 2 years later leading to Malthouse winning them 2 flags. It continues today, Simpson almost was ousted in 2017 but saved himself, if he misses the final he knows he is gone.
We've never had that approach Neesham never made finals in 4 years, Drum less said the better, Connolly got in 2 finals series in 6 seasons, Harvey got us there once. Lyon the saviour had 3 and a half good years 12 got us to finals, 13 the gf, 14 finals, 15 the wheels fell off after a great start we won the minor premiership and meekly surrendered in the finals, since then we have been serving the same rubbish for four years.
The other mob would have sacked him half wY through 2016. It's how they work and why they are successful, and why we are not.