As the owners of the oldest and one of the most experienced playing lists in the competition, the answer to that may hold the key to the Sydney Swans' prospects this season.
Age also translates to experience.
The Swans will have 14 players who have played 100-plus games to Collingwood's four. But, as the Swans attempt to rebound from their disappointing 10th place last year, they believe their wealth of experience may give them a significant advantage this season. That's first and foremost. That, clearly, is not a problem for Sydney just yet. As you would expect, the Swans' veterans all attest to the virtue of experience over youth.