Not saying you are wrong… but I am struggling to see who will dominate from start to finish. Hasn’t really been a thing for a while? Cats were dominant in back half of 2022 I suppose but…
Brisbane I don’t think are that dynasty team? I know they have some good young players to rejuvenate and I suppose a few good players coming back from injury…they are the only team I think could if everything works go again as favourites
Sydney…I can’t see it - although does he do a Chris Scott first year? I have them slipping but I could be wrong
Other than that I don’t see a team that can be consistent enough to win more than 17-18 games and be in that dominant position? Carlton I think are pretenders (but that could definitely me NOT being objective…hope they do badly as much as I enjoy Cats doing well).
Maybe Freeo could make that leap. Should have done better in 2024 and players are maturing..
Hawks will drop off now spotlight and expectations on them
I think Cats are in a good enough to be in mix for top 4. I reckon 6 teams are vying for that IMO
Brisbane, Freeo, Cats, Carlton (nooo), Collingwood and maybe Bulldogs
None of them bar the first two could be dominant IMO
I think Collingwood burst out of the blocks and remain a standout next season.
Brisbane, Carlton & GWS are going to be much stronger in 2025.
I also like what Hawthorn are building. Wouldn't be surprised they push for top four as well. I certainly do not seem them dropping off with added expectations placed. They have the perfect nucleus to become a powerhouse. Add in Mitch Lewis to the forward line, good luck trying to match them over four quarters with their youth and outside run.
Port Adelaide will be around the same mark as ourselves.