Which two teams will most likely to break into the eight in 2010?

[Bicks]

For 2 teams to break into the top 8, 2 teams have to drop out, perhaps that's another topic however!!!!!!

For mine Hawthorn are almost certainties and the Sydney players are likely to try and give Roos a good send off, so that would be my two.

 

[RobbieK]

For 2 teams to break into the top 8, 2 teams have to drop out, perhaps that's another topic however!!!!!!

That is easier - Carlton and Essendon.

 

[Frothies Mcveigh]

Hawks: Think they will make the eight, still have a really good list.
WCE: I think they are the second most likely but i dont think they will make the eight, just miss out on percentage or a win maybe 2.

 

[tigers_of_old_08]

Don't rate the Eagles.
There are at least 9 or 10 teams that are better than them hence can't see them making the 8 unless injuries play a big part.

The OP is about which teams are likely to break into the 8.

If WCE is one of them, then there can only be 7 others left, not "9 or 10".

And please dont suggest that Fremantle is one of them, as you've already made a fool of yourself.

 

[FishingRick04]

and I predict Port are going to be giving everyone a run for the race to the wooden spoon.

PM me I'll take that bet

 

[SleepingGiant]

To say Port, North, and Sydney are more likely to play finals than Essendon is a joke in itself. As far as i'm concerned at least 2 of those 3 will be bottom 4 certs along with my club.

 

[Byron_Clanger]

West Coast and Hawthorn

 

[purplefrog]

The OP is about which teams are likely to break into the 8.

If WCE is one of them, then there can only be 7 others left, not "9 or 10".

And please dont suggest that Fremantle is one of them, as you've already made a fool of yourself.

Sorry let me explain in case you can't grasp it.
There are 9 or 10 teams in the competion that I consider to be better than West Coast so on that basis in my view I see them finishing 10th or 11th. In other words they would not be one of the teams to push into the 8

 

[ballanFYNE]

Haha, you talk up Freo like there's no tomorrow.

Im too passionate to look the other way......



i will try to stop.

 

[Sttew]

Hawks for sure, hangover gone and hunger will be back
Eagles - good young list, i reckon they will be back in the 8 for quite some time

Have to agree with the assessment of Hawthorn, but not WCE. I expect Swans to rebound. They have more than adequately covered their losses. Carlton & Essendon to NOT make it.

 

[DBAH0]

Hawthorn and North.

Hawks are the obvious ones.

North have argubly the easiest draw for 2010, and if they can get a full season out of Wells and Harvey, I think they'll surprise a lot of people and just sneak in. Had a pretty good finish to 2009 also.

Carlton and Essendon to drop out.

 

[BACCS]

PM me I'll take that bet

Where on earth did he propose a bet He just made a prediction.

On topic, Hawthorn and Sydney.

 

[Riggy1]

1996 Hawthorn, Sydney, Western Bulldogs

since when has 15th been in the top 8
how embarrassing

back on topic.
Top 8 will be (IMO)
Bulldogs
Adelaide
Geelong
St Kilda
hawthorn
Essendon
Brisbane
Sydney

So ill say Hawthorn and Sydney

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Hawthorn and West Coast.

Had a glance at Sydney, but wasn't as confident of suggesting a top 8 finish. In sayng that West coast are no certainities either.

 

[Frigate]

The OP is about which teams are likely to break into the 8.

If WCE is one of them, then there can only be 7 others left, not "9 or 10".

And please dont suggest that Fremantle is one of them, as you've already made a fool of yourself.

I pity you, fool.

I read it as a statement not rating the Eagles and they will finish around 10th or 11th (because 9 or 10 teams are better than them ). It is fair enough as there has been a lot of love for them.

I think Freo has a better chance of making the 8 than WC. Cox is underdone - will Nic Nat be able to hold the ruck on his own? Can Kerr take the number one tag this year? Will he still have injury problems? Will he get suspended for 8 weeks? Wirra has retired.

 

[Beagle_Charlie]

North Melbourne and Hawthorn

 

[aneale]

Hawks, West Coast.

Altho' I don't expect to see both tbh, I think Hawthorn will be the change and Carlton to make way.

 

[Virgil]

Hawthorn and West Coast, at the expense of Carlton and Essendon.

 

[Crow-mo]

hawks & sydney.

west coast to just miss out

 

[jko'neal]

Hawks or Sydney, West Coast have a very good draw apart from rd1 and rd 22 so expect them to be there abouts. But they can't afford to lose too many home games.

 

[EagleMan87]

I pity you, fool.

I read it as a statement not rating the Eagles and they will finish around 10th or 11th (because 9 or 10 teams are better than them ). It is fair enough as there has been a lot of love for them.

I think Freo has a better chance of making the 8 than WC. Cox is underdone - will Nic Nat be able to hold the ruck on his own? Can Kerr take the number one tag this year? Will he still have injury problems? Will he get suspended for 8 weeks? Wirra has retired.

Yikes. Firstly, Cox is underdone right now, but he's resumed training with the main group and will be ready for Round 1. Naitanui led the ruck for the second half of 2009 and did an outstanding job considering he had no preseason and missed half the year. This year he's injury-free and getting bigger.

Kerr will still struggle with the number one tag, but guys like Masten, Ebert and Swift should step up to either take the tag or a least pick up the slack. Dunno if he'll be injured- will Palmer? Will Haselby?

Lastly, Wirra will leave a big gap in defense, but he spent a lot of his time in attack last year and his retirement won't be the massive blow it would have been three years ago.

West Coast will finish above Freo, bet on it.

 

[Barnzy]

Hawthorn, Sydney and West Coast - in that order.

The rest? No chance.

 

[Bomber32]

Hawthorn are an absolute monty to break into the eight. Sydney and West Coast will fight it out for the other spot.

The rest, I give don't give any chance at all.

 

[Grimmjow]

I pity you, fool.

I read it as a statement not rating the Eagles and they will finish around 10th or 11th (because 9 or 10 teams are better than them ). It is fair enough as there has been a lot of love for them.

I think Freo has a better chance of making the 8 than WC. Cox is underdone - will Nic Nat be able to hold the ruck on his own? Can Kerr take the number one tag this year? Will he still have injury problems? Will he get suspended for 8 weeks? Wirra has retired.

Whats with the last paragraph rubbish, if you havnt notice our winning streak near the end of the season had no Cox or Kerr in the side. Having them will only benefit the team.

Sense of jealousy? I pity you, fool.

 

[Sportman1987]

Agree with the majority, West Coast & Hawks