Hard to rise, easy to fall

By Will Brodie
Updated July 25 2014 - 2:13am, first published July 24 2014 - 2:50pm
Highly regarded young midfielder Tom Mitchell. If the Swans can keep him in the fold, he could be a cornerstone of future flag challenges. Photo: Sebastian Costanzo
Highly regarded young midfielder Tom Mitchell. If the Swans can keep him in the fold, he could be a cornerstone of future flag challenges. Photo: Sebastian Costanzo

Every now and again, a club that has been consistently vying for premierships suddenly and dramatically falls down the ladder.