How many coaches could only dream of being afforded 12 years to finally achieve the ultimate? Yes the Boundary line was always Mick's best friend but the forward defensive press was the icing on the premiership cake. WattersBoundary line play goes a long way back. Look at the tactics of Malthouse's Eagle sides, which were really talented, but played very defensively, around the boundary all the time. I can remember when he came to us saying that I hated his negative style of play and didn't want it at the club I supported. When the talent was finally available to him, it did get us a flag, as it did the Eagles. I still don't like watching it much though.