Opinion Who wins the Premiership? (Updated poll - Updated for Prelims))

[Rich01]

They have looked the most balanced across the park, consistent and look like they have an extra gear.

When playing in WA no doubt.

 

[Toffee Lion]

Geelong, Tigers WC three in front.

A gap to Port and Brisbane.

Geelong the team to beat because they currently have the best collection of players available without too many significant injuries.


Geelong scare me the most. If they ever played 4 qtrs against us, we'd be in trouble. But they seem to have periods when they go into their shell. Deep, deep midfield, and I don't think Prestia and Edwards make it back for us. I think that's a big factor. And with Grimes down on top of Astbury, it gets tough. Because if we don't beat Cats, we're not top 4.


Brisbane interest me. I swear it's a mental block. They've dominated the first 1.5 qtrs the last 2 times they've played us but been unable to convert. The time they do, they'll just go bang.

We got rid of our block against the Cats in the 17QF. Before that we were good enough, but kept falling short. It was all in the head.

The same Geelong getting pantsed by the Dogs?

This thread changes every week. No, every game. One week it’s all Eagles, then Geelong, then Richmond. All 3 of those teams have shown faults.

The truth is that any team that makes finals this year, can win it, with the top 6 the most likely. Like any year.

 

[PowerForGood]

I dont see whats wrong with Port as a chance. Their last four games are against bottom six sides more or less ,they would have to fall over badly to miss the top two.

Most knowledgeable footy fans don't think Port Adelaide can win the flag.
Even Port Adelaide fans don't really believe PA can win the flag.
Quietly, I don't even think Port Adelaide players themselves really believe they can win the flag.
They would be the most vulnerable #1 ranked team over the AFL era.

 

[Elton Johns Wig]

No mention of St Kilda who beat Richmond comfortably back in Round 4? I reckon Hardwick and co would much rather play Brisbane in a final than St Kilda.

Either put on some Church or go back to the Bay Plugwana

 

[Elton Johns Wig]

The same Geelong getting pantsed by the Dogs?

This thread changes every week. No, every game. One week it’s all Eagles, then Geelong, then Richmond. All 3 of those teams have shown faults.

The truth is that any team that makes finals this year, can win it, with the top 6 the most likely. Like any year.

Nah.

It's true every team has off weeks.

But the Cats have already righted the ship tonight.

I only trust 3-4 teams to do the job over the complete finals series.

 

[NetworkNerd]

Hard to tip against Geelong now

 

[Falconista]

In the last 20 years, rarely has the order of the top 6 been so important. Because of the evenness, the actual rivalries in the finals and the gf itself are critical.

I do think it's a battle between Richmond, West Coast and Geelong. They're the teams that can genuinely beat anyone, can win anywhere, have deep finals experience and all have upside.

Brisbane just a bit off the pace- can't see them beating the three previously mentioned teams too often. Port Adelaide the unknown. Personally, I see them a bit like Geelong of last year- good enough for a prelim but not a premiership.

Can GWS or Collingwood cause any carnage from the lower end of the eight [should they make it]?

 

[bungalow_bill]

In the last 20 years, rarely has the order of the top 6 been so important. Because of the evenness, the actual rivalries in the finals and the gf itself are critical.

I do think it's a battle between Richmond, West Coast and Geelong. They're the teams that can genuinely beat anyone, can win anywhere, have deep finals experience and all have upside.

Brisbane just a bit off the pace- can't see them beating the three previously mentioned teams too often. Port Adelaide the unknown. Personally, I see them a bit like Geelong of last year- good enough for a prelim but not a premiership.

Can GWS or Collingwood cause any carnage from the lower end of the eight [should they make it]?

Lions have a good recent record V Eagles in Brisbane. If the finals are here I'd be quietly confident V any team except the Tigers

 

[Evolved1]

If WC get to play a home grand final, they'll be difficult to beat. If that scenario doesn't eventuate, I think Geelong have enough in reserve to handle any team anywhere.

Richmond and Port are also in the mix. Plenty of variables at play here which keeps things interesting.

 

[Wojcinski]

If WC get to play a home grand final, they'll be difficult to beat. If that scenario doesn't eventuate, I think Geelong have enough in reserve to handle any team anywhere.

Richmond and Port are also in the mix. Plenty of variables at play here which keeps things interesting.

IF finals are played in Perth (especially the GF) then WCE will win the flag this year. If not, Richmond will. Geelong has shown in the past 2 weeks they still have lots of holes in their game plan

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Geelong v Richmond for mine. I reckon they'll both finish top 4 and win the first week - unless they play each other, of course.

Don't reckon WC have the cattle available or the resilience/bloodymindedness to put it together from here.

Last year, they blew a top 4 finish in the final round when they lost to Hawthorn with an inexplicably listless performance. I suspect there may be something like that coming down the pipe in the next week or so. Bombers, Bulldogs and Saints all have a finals spot on the line. WC aren't going to be able to cruise through.

Lose 1 and they could still sneak into the top 4 if Geelong beat Richmond. Lose 2 and they'll be making up the numbers come finals. Heaven forbid they lose more than 2.

 

[Toffee Lion]

Nah.

It's true every team has off weeks.

But the Cats have already righted the ship tonight.

I only trust 3-4 teams to do the job over the complete finals series.

FWIW my point still stands, despite Geelong coming back. They’re not invincible and that even showed tonight.

I still believe it’s anyone’s cup if you make the top 6. It’s just that kind of year.

 

[Evolved1]

IF finals are played in Perth (especially the GF) then WCE will win the flag this year. If not, Richmond will. Geelong has shown in the past 2 weeks they still have lots of holes in their game plan

Geelong have more upside than Richmond in my opinion, and have found a way to win when they're not playing well over the last two rounds. Throw in the added motivation that comes with a finals campaign and the inclusion of Ablett, and you have all the ingredients necessary for success in a challenging season.

I wouldn't be confident picking WC against Geelong even if the grand final was in Perth.

 

[Elton Johns Wig]

FWIW my point still stands, despite Geelong coming back. They’re not invincible and that even showed tonight.

I still believe it’s anyone’s cup if you make the top 6. It’s just that kind of year.

Premier will come from top 4

 

[Elton Johns Wig]

Geelong v Richmond for mine. I reckon they'll both finish top 4 and win the first week - unless they play each other, of course.

Don't reckon WC have the cattle available or the resilience/bloodymindedness to put it together from here.

Last year, they blew a top 4 finish in the final round when they lost to Hawthorn with an inexplicably listless performance. I suspect there may be something like that coming down the pipe in the next week or so. Bombers, Bulldogs and Saints all have a finals spot on the line. WC aren't going to be able to cruise through.

Lose 1 and they could still sneak into the top 4 if Geelong beat Richmond. Lose 2 and they'll be making up the numbers come finals. Heaven forbid they lose more than 2.

You'll have more cattle available than us.

 

[Toffee Lion]

Premier will come from top 4

Most likely, the stats do back this up, so I can’t really disagree with you. Still, it’s wacky 2020 after all and it’s not impossible for a top 6 team to feature in the GF.

 

[Evolved1]

Geelong v Richmond for mine. I reckon they'll both finish top 4 and win the first week - unless they play each other, of course.

Don't reckon WC have the cattle available or the resilience/bloodymindedness to put it together from here.

Last year, they blew a top 4 finish in the final round when they lost to Hawthorn with an inexplicably listless performance. I suspect there may be something like that coming down the pipe in the next week or so. Bombers, Bulldogs and Saints all have a finals spot on the line. WC aren't going to be able to cruise through.

Lose 1 and they could still sneak into the top 4 if Geelong beat Richmond. Lose 2 and they'll be making up the numbers come finals. Heaven forbid they lose more than 2.

It's not so much that those teams have a finals spot on the line, more that WC play shit in QLD. I'd be worried if I was a WC supporter.

 

[Evolved1]

Most likely, the stats do back this up, so I can’t really disagree with you. Still, it’s wacky 2020 after all and it’s not impossible for a top 6 team to feature in the GF.

Where the finals are played will be the most important factor.

 

[Carringbush2010]

Most knowledgeable footy fans don't think Port Adelaide can win the flag.
Even Port Adelaide fans don't really believe PA can win the flag.
Quietly, I don't even think Port Adelaide players themselves really believe they can win the flag.
They would be the most vulnerable #1 ranked team over the AFL era.

Wrong, wrong, wrong, the wrongest of all wrongs of all time. There is no known universe where a team who has been top all year don't believe they can win the whole box and dice.

Even my basket case team will probably think they can win it.

 

[Carringbush2010]

Can GWS or Collingwood cause any carnage from the lower end of the eight [should they make it]?

No.

 

[Plugger35]

No mention because they have dropped off and got absolutely spanked by Geelong. They’ll get better but look like they are running out of steam for this year

We rested players for the Geelong game and were coming off a 4 day break, you got us at a good time, we won't be so easy to beat if we play you in finals.

Good god . Hahahaha Even Freo beat your Rabble.

Freo's highlight of the year, meanwhile we are headed for finals while Freo are headed for an early Mad Monday or Mad Mundy.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

FWIW my point still stands, despite Geelong coming back. They’re not invincible and that even showed tonight.

I still believe it’s anyone’s cup if you make the top 6. It’s just that kind of year.

The ace up our sleeve IMO is a fresh Ablett for finals. Last year we overplayed him and he was cooked by September.

 

[Tzatziki_Man]

The ace up our sleeve IMO is a fresh Ablett for finals. Last year we overplayed him and he was cooked by September.

The ace up your sleeve is a 43 year old lol

 

[Catsnlakers]

The same Geelong getting pantsed by the Dogs?

The same Geelong that just rolled the Bulldogs....The pretenders are starting to get exposed & I am with some other posters who feels the flag is coming from Geelong, the Eagles or Tigers.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

The ace up your sleeve is a 43 year old lol

and the steam off his piss has more talent than your list.

Watch him sometime, you think Hawkins is in touch now, wait until the little master's exquisite footskills are hitting him lace out.