flavid dude

Here are my picks and why.

Geelong 1-4 Have they a premiership hangover. Are some of their stars aging.

Saint Kilda 1-4 They were awesome in last years home and away games. Will they be even better this year.

bulldogs 1-4. They now have a power forward in Barry Hall. If he fits in and Akermanis hits his straps anything is possible.

Hawthorn 1-9. They are far fitter this season than last year. They may be a little weak in the ruck and may be a tall defender short but they have a tribe of talented youngsters who could improve.

Collingwood 2-6. They are brilliantly coached and always have a red hot go. I do not think that they have as much talent as the teams above them but they are very sound. May be good enough to lose a Grand final.

Adelaide 5-9 The enormous home ground advantage should give them a good position in the eight after the home and away games. But will their aging stars be able to last one more campaigne.

Brisbane 5-9 Again they have a massive home ground advantage. If Brown and fevola fire anything could happen.

Carlton 5-9 getting rid of Fevola has to be a long term positive but it may cause short term pain.

Essendon 8-12 Rebuilding

Port 8-12 rebuilding

Eagles 8-12 rebuilding.

Swans 8-12 rebuilding

North 8-16 they could surprise on the upside.

Freo 13-16 something is wrong with Freo but I dont know what it is.

Richmond 13-16 They must drive their fans to distraction. They do not seem to be able to get their act together.

Melbourne 13-16 They have to start improving sometime.

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