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Giddy up. Season previews are kicking off tonight at The Mongrel.

We're starting with the Swans.

The Big Questions - 2024 Sydney Swans Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

How will the Swans travel in 2024? We ask the Big Questions of Sydney with the first of our AFL seasn previews

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On SM-A546E using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

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How dare I allow this post to slip to page four, after BigFooty has done so little for me over the years...

Anyway, just plugging our season-in-review ebook for Brsbane. J. R. R. Tolkien described it as a "rollicking good time, complete with frontal nudity", which kind tells me he didn't read it.

Anyway, all articles written by me (HB), including members-only content, for the low, low price of one hundred and six dollars, and sixty cents... minus the hundred bucks, sadly. $6.60 - not the worst read in the world if you're a Lions supporter. Maybe avoid it if you're a fan of another team.

BRISBANE: YEAR IN REVIEW 2024 - The Mongrel Punt

Brisbane Lions- AFL - 2024 Year in Review - Mongrel Punt

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Season Previews start in less than a week at The Mongrel - each one around 8-9K words... gotta give the people what they want. Keep an eye out.

 

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The first of our season previews is live.

Starting with last year's cellar dwellers, the Tigers

The Big Questions - 2025 Richmond Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

It's time. We kick off our huge AFL season previews with the Tigers. Here are the 2025 Big Questions relating to Richmond. Enjoy

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West Coast Eagles Season Preview

The Big Questions - 2025 West Coast Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

The Eagles made some bold moves this off-season. Let's see how they play out. Here are the Big Questions in our 2025 West Coast season preview

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Melbourne Season preview

The Big Questions - Melbourne 2025 Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

The Dees had a tumultuous 2024. Time to rectify that. Here are the Big Questions about the Melbourne Demons in our 2025 Season Preview

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North Melbourne Season Preview up now, too

The Big Questions - 2025 North Melbourne Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

North Melbourne are sick of life at the tail end of the AFL ladder. HB asks the Big Questions in the Kangaroos Season Preview

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Freo season preview up now

The Big Questions - 2025 Fremantle Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

HB has plenty of questions about Freo in 2025. He kind of fancies them. Here are The Big Questions about the Dockers in our Season Preview

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Crows season preview now up. If you missed it on FB, it's because those dicks keep deleting it because I said something "offensive", apparently.

I didn't.

The Big Questions - 2025 Adelaide Crows Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

The Crows were disappointing in 2024, but they are better than that. HB asks the Big Questions in our 2025 Adelaide season preview

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The Suns are up next. Let's go.

The Big Questions - 2025 Gold Coast Suns Season preview - The Mongrel Punt

Is it finally time to believe in Gold Coast? HB asks The Big Questions heading into the 2025 AFL season with his Suns Season Preview

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HB still working while all the others are on breaks.

Saints Season Preview up and ready

St Kilda 2025 Season Preview - The Big Questions - The Mongrel Punt

Can the real St Kilda please stand up? HB asks the Big Questions of the Saints in our 2025 Season Preview.

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Swans preview is live

The Big Questions - Sydney 2025 Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

The Swans fell at the final hurdle last season. Is 2025 their year? The Mongrel asks the Big Questions in our 2025 Sydney Season Preview

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Pies season preview up

The Big Questions - 2025 Collingwood Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

The premiership defence did not go to plan, but the Pies aren't done yet. HB asks the Big Questions in our 2025 Collingwood Season Preview

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Carlton season preview is up... these are killing me!

The Big Questions - 2025 Carlton Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

The Blues' 2024 finish was horrid, but their list is still very solid. HB asks the Big Questions in our Carlton season preview

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Western Bulldogs season preview up

The Big Questions - 2025 Western Bulldogs Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

The Dogs have been in no man's land since the 2021 Grand Final. HB asks the Big Questions in the 2025 Western Bulldogs Season Preview

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Also, the Brisbane Lions are up too. As an aside, had a complaint about this one, as it contains swear words as part of a movie quote, because, well, sometimes movies have swearing in them. Rolls eyes

The Big Questions - 2025 Brisbane Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

Time to have a look at the premiers. HB asks the Big Questions of the Lions in our 2025 Brisbane Season preview

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Stop holding out on me! Gimme the goods!

 

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Stop holding out on me! Gimme the goods!

Only five teams left.

 

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Righto Bombers... you're up

The Big Questions - 2025 Essendon Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

Plenty are predicting pain for the Bombers in 2025. HB asks the Big Questions in our Essendon Season Preview

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GWS preview now up. Comparatively, it's a smaller market, so if you are a Giants supporter, any shares would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.

The Big Questions - 2025 GWS Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

It's been an eventful off-season for the Giants, but the starting line is in view. HB asks the Big Questions in our 2025 GWS Season Preview

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[James Colorado]

The Mongrel Punt, some of your articles have found their way into my google notifications and are always a good read. Keep up the great work!!

 

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The Mongrel Punt, some of your articles have found their way into my google notifications and are always a good read. Keep up the great work!!

Cheers mate - good to know. And glad you're enjoying them.

 

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Meow

The Big Questions - 2025 Geelong Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

Another year, and another Geelong team ready to contend. HB asks the Big Questions in our 2025 Cats Season Preview

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Meow

The Big Questions - 2025 Geelong Season Preview - The Mongrel Punt

Another year, and another Geelong team ready to contend. HB asks the Big Questions in our 2025 Cats Season Preview

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Thanks for that, love the article. I do hope we at least get a solid rotation from Bailey as a contested type because i think we need it.

The section on the ruck is definitely something I agree with, though I think there might be differing levels of value in a ruck to a team depending on midfield experience. Is there a level where the mids can't yet shark taps and structure up and just need the big boy to give it to them, and if so when does the turnover of the Geelong midfield hit a point where that's needed?

 

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Thanks for that, love the article. I do hope we at least get a solid rotation from Bailey as a contested type because i think we need it.

The section on the ruck is definitely something I agree with, though I think there might be differing levels of value in a ruck to a team depending on midfield experience. Is there a level where the mids can't yet shark taps and structure up and just need the big boy to give it to them, and if so when does the turnover of the Geelong midfield hit a point where that's needed?

I think it's more a systemic thing - Chris Scott has setup his centre bounce and stoppage structures to prevent clean takeaways, and that is more a positional and execution factor than it is a talent one. You can put three Tom Atkins' in at a centre bounce - not the highest level of skills in terms of players - and he will be able to bottle things up and cause dirty clearances.

Of course, having the big bodies really helps, but with a good transition of responsibility, a strong young bloke like Bruhn can take that on, and whilst you have Atkins/Guthrie/Stewart in there supporting, others can be brought along. It's actually a very innovative and system. I like seeing coaches buck trends, and that's what Scott has done with this strategy.

 

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I think it's more a systemic thing - Chris Scott has setup his centre bounce and stoppage structures to prevent clean takeaways, and that is more a positional and execution factor than it is a talent one. You can put three Tom Atkins' in at a centre bounce - not the highest level of skills in terms of players - and he will be able to bottle things up and cause dirty clearances.

Of course, having the big bodies really helps, but with a good transition of responsibility, a strong young bloke like Bruhn can take that on, and whilst you have Atkins/Guthrie/Stewart in there supporting, others can be brought along. It's actually a very innovative and system. I like seeing coaches buck trends, and that's what Scott has done with this strategy.

Love the perspectives and will be re-subscribing this year mate