Crystal Ball Thread - 2010

[Kong]

Post your predictions, not hopes, for the 2010 season.

How many wins for H&A season?

Final ladder position:

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):

Surprise win of the year:

Best & Fairest Top-3:

Leading Goal kicker:

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?

Will Michael Still play senior football

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?

[Beerfish]

I think my brain just exploded...

[Kong]

I think my brain just exploded...I said it'd be in-depth.

This way, no stone will be left unturned.

[centrelink1]

Can we Malcolm Turnbull our way around all the questions?

[fishguts]

How many wins for H&A season? 13

Final ladder position: 6th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 85 v Carlton

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 42 v Western Bulldogs

Surprise win of the year: Geelong R1

Best & Fairest Top-3: Michael Hurley, Jobe Watson, Paddy Ryder

Leading Goal kicker: Michael Hurley

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Watson, Hurley, Pears

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Myers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Prismall

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Colyer

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Yes




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? No

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Yes

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Yes

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? Pushing it

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? No, doesn't mean he isn't performing though.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? No

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? I believe he did this, so I'll say yes he'll continue on.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Yes

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? No

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? Not yet

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? He'll take a step towards it.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? No

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Forward

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Conservatively and mostly up forward.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? Impossible to ever silence, so no.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Yes

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Yes

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? No

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he sore? (Not literally.) Yes

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Of course

Will Michael Still play senior football? Yes

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Yes

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? No

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? No

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Yes

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes

[Godzke]

How many wins for H&A season?
11 (tough season with a tough draw)
Final ladder position:
9th (unfortunately :( )
Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
Richmond - 78 points
Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
Geelong - 65 points
Surprise win of the year:
St Kilda and/or WBD
Best & Fairest Top-3:
Watson
Ryder
Pears
Leading Goal kicker:
Williams - 54 goals
Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Ryder (watson/pears distant chances)
Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Myers
Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Hocking
Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Melksham [5 games]
Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
nope
Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
unfortunately not
Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
actually, i don't think he will. sorry to say.
Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
I believe he will
Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
Not yet
Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
heh. maybe. my official answer is 'no', but i won't be critical of him.
Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?I reckon he will
Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
Highly unlikely. No
Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?
I see a slight improvement for Winderlich off his 2009 effort but won't be a superstar
Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
He will, but not in 2010 ... won't be his breakout year. Needs another 12 months experience under his belt.
Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
good question. better than 2009 but not as good as 2008.
Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
Will be a fringe player
Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Yes.
Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Yes (if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)
Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?Not in 2010. A potential important cog in the future, but no big breakout for Sam next season.
Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
I actually believe he will, but not reach those lofty heights in 2010 but rather in seasons to follow.
Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes he will.
Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Full back.
How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Solid, but not as good as his 2008.
Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
Eventually. Probably not in 2010
Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Probably not in 2010, although he could be in for a big breakout year. One breakout season doesn't make him the partner we're dreaming of though.
Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
He will hold down a position as a third tall defender. Out of Hurley, Fletcher and Pears... one of em will be injured more often than not (touch wood that's not true) and Hurley might play up forward when things are tight.
Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
A tough season for Hille makes me think Laycock will be kept as a precaution.
Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
Will play max 10 games as a defender
Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
I believe he will.
Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he sore? (Not literally.)Hille will return as our #1 ruckmen, but Ryder will have a better season (if that make sense). ie. Ryder's body still not big enough for round the ground contests.
Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Praise the lord ... I hope he will and I'm tipping he will. Tipping he will struggle with injuries. (touch wood that's not true).
Will Michael Still play senior football?
Nope.
Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
No.
Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Unfortunately not. Don't have high hopes for him in 2010... not sure why but I just don't have that feeling he'll break out.
Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes. Performs well under pressure and all he needs is a chance.
Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Possibly. Not in 2010. But a big year for him nonetheless.
Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
No, but not far from it. Fringe player. A first choice utility for injuries to KP forwards/defenders. Will be ahead of Daniher for a spot in the team.
Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Nope. Will play a few games, possibly as a winger, but no breakout season from him.
Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
Definitely not.
Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Yes, but only 6-10 games.
Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Will play a handful of VFL games

[sikmoe]

How many wins for H&A season?
11wins

Final ladder position:
8th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
Round 3 Vs Carlton - 63 points

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
Geelong 2nd time we play them -76 Points

Surprise win of the year:
St.Kilda :)

Best & Fairest Top-3:
Watson
Fletcher
Prismall/Mcviegh

Leading Goal kicker:
Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Watson(bench), Fletcher(Back)

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Hurley( rising star )

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Prismall

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Melksham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
No



Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
No

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yes

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Yes

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
No, The year after:)

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
No

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes now that lloyd and lucas are gone

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
No

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?
Yes

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Yes

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
Yes

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
Yes

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Yes

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
No

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Yes

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
CHF

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Start slow then back to his best

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
No

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
Yes

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Yes

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
No

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Yes

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he sore? (Not literally.)
No

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Yes

Will Michael Still play senior football
No

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
No

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Yes

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes now that Mcphee is gone

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Yes, Half back flank

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Hope not

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Yes

[centrelink1]

How many wins for H&A season?
13 + 1 draw.
Final ladder position:
7
Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
58 (Port, lets finally beat them ffs)
Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
42(Bulldogs)
Surprise win of the year:
Geelong.
Best & Fairest Top-3:
Watson, Hille, Winderlich
Leading Goal kicker:
Williams
Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
None. Hille, Watson to make the list of 40.
Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Gumbleton. He’s still U21 right?
Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
McVeigh to rediscover his form.
Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Carlisle, filling in for injured talls.
Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Yes.
Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
Nope.
Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yes.
Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Almost, but missing a few games to minor complaints etc.
Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
Will he ever.
Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
All but the most ignorant.
Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Slightly more frequently

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
No.
Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?
80% of it.
Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Almost.
Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
Yes.
Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
No.
Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Yes.
Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
He wasn’t traded directly for 16? He’ll warrant the trade we made for him.
Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
No, he will be used same as last year.
Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
No, but he will come damn close.
Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
He will bulk up a little, but mainly same old Tayte.
Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Defense.
How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
It will take 2 or 3 games, but he’ll get there.
Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
No.
Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No.
Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
Not if Hurley and Pears are down back.
Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Yes, though fans will be calling for his head.
Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
No.
Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
No, but he will come close.
Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he sore? (Not literally.)
No, he and Hille will be rotating.
Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
No, meet Dustin Sanchez. Seriously though, yes.
Will Michael Still play senior football
A game or two.
Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
No.
Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Not next season.
Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes.
Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No.
Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes.
Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
No. How does he play during Ramadan??
Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No.
Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Yes. He’ll be better next season.
Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
No.

[craaaig]

:oPost your predictions, not hopes, for the 2010 season.

How many wins for H&A season?

12-13wins

Final l adder position:

7th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):

62 and port

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):

48 adelaide

Surprise win of the year:

western bulldogs

Best & Fairest Top-3:

Jobe, prismall, dempsey

Leading Goal kicker:

Neagle 52

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?

Jobe Watson ,Tayte Pears

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?

David Zaharakis

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?

Angus Monfries

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?

Travis Colyer and Jake Melksham 9 games each

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?

yes Crameri

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?

yes

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?

improve slighty

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?

15 games

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?

no but top 7

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?

he will improve but fans will still not be happy

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?

he will be more consistent but will still have 3 or 4 of those horrible games

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?

no

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?

yes, he is the goods

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?

yes will have a breakout season to be named in the aa squad of 40 but wont make the team

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?

no, but a solid back pocket

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?

yes! im on his bandwagon

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?

12 games, he will be borderline.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?

very likely

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?

he will be inconsistent but will have great games every so often

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?

yes yes yes and yes!

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?

yes!

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?

Backline!

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?

will have an alright season to become our 2nd ruckmen

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?

no there will always be henry haters

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

no, but will have a solid season to earn a spot in the 22

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?

no, always be the 4th option after pears, hurley and fletcher in the backline

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?

no.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?

no will be the unfortunate story and will be a great vfl plpayer

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?

yes! will get back to his best form

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he sore? (Not literally.)

start of the seasoin he will be num 2 ruckmen but will earn his spot as the num 1 ruckmen after 6 games

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?

yes! he will play like a 23 year old once again

Will Michael Still play senior football

he should have a solid season at vfl level with maybe one or two game at afl level

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?

no, not next year maybe the year after

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?

yes! will hold down the wing

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?

i will say yes.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

not the one he has been crying out for but he will help watson

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?

start oif season yes, end of season no

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?

he will have 5 games next year at back pocket and onball as a third rotater

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?

no, not next year

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?

only if injuries come to worst

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?

yes a solid 8 games

[Mecha]

How many wins for H&A season?
14
Final ladder position:
4
Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
88 - Richmond
Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
75 - Geelong
Surprise win of the year:
Hawthorn
Best & Fairest Top-3:
Watson
Fletcher
Stanton
Leading Goal kicker:
Neagle
Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Fletcher, Watson
Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Myers, Daniher
Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Prismall
Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
MelkShamwow
Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Marigliani




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
No
Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yep, but not by much.
Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Will play 20
Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
He should but wont me recognised
Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
Nope
Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Unfortunately no.
Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
Will struggle to get a game.
Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?
Will be consistent.
Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Big thing will come in 2010
Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
Will be dropped at some point late in the season
Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
No, will be on the fringe in 2010
Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
No, expect calls for him to be dropped.
Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Will Kick 30odd goals which is good enough for first season.
Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
No, might get replaced.
Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Injury will stop that.
Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes!
Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Defence.
How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Will find his legs later in the season.
Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
not yet, but get closer
Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No, will struggle to get a game.
Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
Nope, in and out of the 22
Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Will be traded.
Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
Yes, In the pocket
Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Struggle to get a game.
Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he sore? (Not literally.)
Hille will take back that spot
Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Yep
Will Michael Still play senior football
Maybe 2 games due to injury in the 22
Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
Not in 2010
Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
struggle to get a game.
Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes, will be solid in 2010
Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Will play 17 games but still needs to improve.
Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Will have an up and down season
Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Not in 2010
Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No
Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Will play 2 games
Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Yes, towards the end of the season in the VFL

[Jonesy1987]

How many wins for H&A season?
15

Final ladder position:
4th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
72 vs Port

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
38 vs Geelong

Surprise win of the year:
Western Bulldogs

Best & Fairest Top-3:
Watson, Winderlich and Ryder

Leading Goal kicker:
Williams (52)

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Watson, Fletcher and Ryder

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Zaharakis

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Winderlich

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Melksham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Crameri and Marigliani

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
Yes

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yes

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
No

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
Yes

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
No

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
Yes

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?
Yes

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Yes

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
No

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
Yes

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
No

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
No

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Not this year but yes

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
No

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Backline

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Well, but mostly up forward

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
No

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Yes

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
No

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
No

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
No

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Yes

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he sore? (Not literally.)
Yes, AA.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Even better.

Will Michael Still play senior football
5-7 games

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
No

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Yes

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Yes with Myers

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
No

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Yes, Wing.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Yes

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
No

[DaSawx]

How many wins for H&A season? 13

Final ladder position: 6th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): Richmond, 55ptd

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 42 pts @ Adelaide

Surprise win of the year: Geelong Rd 1

Best & Fairest Top-3: Ryder, Watson, Hurley

Leading Goal kicker: Mark Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? None

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? David Myers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Jason Winderlich

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?

Jake Melksham, 10 games

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? No




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? No

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? No, he's peaked

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Yes

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No, B+ player

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Doesn't need to

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Nah, more of the same

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Gut says no

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Yes

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Dunno there's a whole lot of hype really

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Yes

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? 50-50, maybe not fully

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Not sure, depends on his leg

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? No, limited player with lots of competiton

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Eventually, he will go close, damn good player

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? CHB

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? How we supposed to know this?

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? Nah, they're too finicky

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? No, Hurls, depth player, good one at that

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Yes

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he sore? (Not literally.) Yes

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Yes

Will Michael Still play senior football? 1-2 at best

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? Not yet

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Getting there after full pre-season

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? No

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No, depth player

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes, underrated

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? No

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No way

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Probably, hope not

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yeah, why not?

[Shane Hird]

Whomb, you just used up every possible thread title that could have been used over the long boring summer break..nice one:rolleyes:




The only one I can be bothered listing is surprise win of the year...RD1- beating Geelong by any amount;)

[Donakebab]

How many wins for H&A season? 13 Wins

Final ladder position: 6th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): Richmond. Round 9. 56 points

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): Geelong. Round 12. 48 points. (Payback after we snatch a close win in round one!

Surprise win of the year: Geelong. Round one.

Best & Fairest Top-3:
1. Jobe Watson
2. Brent Stanton
3. Jason Winderlich


Leading Goal kicker: Jay Neagle

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Jobe Watson. Center
Jason Winderlich. Wing

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Both David Myers and David Zaharakis.

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Heath Hocking. Will advance leaps and bounds and become a definate lock in the 22.

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Melksham. Will only play a handful. All the kids will be given time to develop.

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Yes. Marigliani will slot in for a few games when one of our mids misses a few games with injury. Quinn will get another run and will kick a few.

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
Yes. Will finally get some confidence from a few good games early which will keep him dedicated and focused to keep his spot.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Will be solid again. Nothing overly special but will show all who had doubts just how wrong they were.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Will stay fit all season, but will be frequently rested to prevent injury.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
Will be a clearance machine and kick 15-20 goals. Enough said.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
Will keep up his same work rate and slot a few more, but haters will still be haters,

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Will play in patches as always, but patches will be multiple games strung together. Habit of lifting in big games will continue.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
Will get a few games, but same lack of desire will be his downfall.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?
Yes. Will play a massive roll in the team and get the nod for a well earned AA spot.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Won't be an absolute superstar like many think, but will impress at times and have an overall solid season.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
Will play a few games in the middle when a tough body is needed, but will mainly be a solid backman again.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
Yes. Will play off the wing and forward flank with the occasional run in the middle.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Will have to fight hard to keep his spot as younger kids snap at his heals, but will play most games.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
25-30 goals. Exactly what we need.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
Will continue to develop as a hard body winning contested ball, but will be in and out of the side.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Will provide some dazzling runs off half back and kick a few goals too, but won't reach their levels yet.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Will comprehensively beat many of the games top forwards, but will have the odd few off games.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Hurley will make CHF his own domain.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Won't play all 22 games and will start slow, but by seasons end will be firing on all engines.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
Haters will still hate, but Slatts will lock down many players and be in the top 10 B&F.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Yes.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
Again yes, but will look shakey against the likes of Brown and Riewoldt. In these games will be thrown forward with Hurley moving down back.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Unfortunately no. Will get over injury but won't reach his potential.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
Around 10 games. Swing man as 3rd tall in forward or backline.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Will start and finish well, but will have a form dip mid season.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Will be our #1 and will get more possies around the ground too, mainly up forward.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Of course!

Will Michael Still play senior football?
Will earn his stripes with great games in the magoos, but won't be rushed. May play a few games.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
Will also shine in for Bendigo. Will play a few games and have mixed results.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Will be our most damaging forward flank when fit, but will miss a few games due to injury or being rested.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Delisted end of season.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Heath will take the next step and will fight with Myers for a permanent 22 spot.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Will have a huge season with his most impressive work being the occasional run in the midfield.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Honestly not sure. Could either be a constant presence or the unfortunate player left on the cusp of selection.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No, but will get valuable game time in the seconds.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Will play a handful of games. Will show that his disposal isn't as bad as people think.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Will be sharing the load in the seconds with Bellchambers. Will be seen eating multiple kebabs at every home game in an attempt to bulk up.
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[WinderliciouS]

How many wins for H&A season?
10/22

Final ladder position:
10

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
64, Port Adelaide Round 7

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
56, West Coast Round 4

Surprise win of the year:
Geelong Round 1, 10 points, up from 20 points down at half time

Best & Fairest Top-3:
1. Stanton
2. Prismall
3. Hille

Leading Goal kicker:
Mark Williams, 39

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
None

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Tom Bellchambers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Bachar Houli

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Jake Melksham with 9

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
No


Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
No

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yes, but not by much.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Not an entire season; when he injures his shoulder in Round 5 his career will be in doubt, except he will return in Round 12 to kick 4 goals, and will play the rest of the season.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
No, he won't, and he never will.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
Yes, Stanton will dominate the 2010 season and finish in the Top 15 in the Brownlow

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
No, he won't, he will be as inconsistent as ever, except will still dominate as usual against Carlton in Round 3.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
No, but he will play a few decent games on the Wing and down at Half-Back though.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?
No, but he will still be good.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Yes, he will live up to the hype, as said before he will come 2nd in the B&F and he will be a Gun.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
Mark 'Frothies' McVeigh will recapture his form in 2010 when playing against Sydney in Round 11, in which he will help Essendon come back from a 9-point 3rd quarter deficit by kicking 3 goals in a row to finish the game with a bang, and give a late kick-start to his season.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
No, but he will drift in and out of the lineup every few weeks, and will be brought in on the ANZAC day match for sure.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
No, but he will be in it for most of the first half of the season until some of the younger players show their best form and take his spot.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Not sure.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
Yes, when he isn't injured, that is.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
No, he won't, but he'll still be good.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes, there is nothing more he can do but improve.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
He will play the majority of football down back, but will spend about 25% of his game time floating around centre half-forward.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
He will play average at the start of the season, and get gradually better and better as the season progresses.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
No, he still is suffering the effects of that hit from Fev a few years back.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No, but I think Jake Melksham might help a little.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
Yes, but he won't manage to get on the field much due to an ankle injury.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Hopefully. :confused:

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
No, he will only play 6 games, and mostly down back helping Pearsy

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
No, he will do better than recapture his 2007 form, he will force Bruce MacAvaney to create a new saying, which is to be announced.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Of course, and he will for about 5 more years until he retires.

Will Michael Still play senior football?
No, but he will play some killer games for Bendigo.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
No, not with that moonboot he won't.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Yes, he will do more than fulfil his potential, he will become a Freak.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes, he will be a regular inclusion in the starting lineup coming off half back and half forward with his new-found goal-kicking skillz.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
He will play a fair few games, and will help Watson out a little, but he won't be the partner he has been crying out for.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes. Why not?

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
He will consolidate a starting 22 position at Left Half Back and on the bench midway through the season.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
He will play 16 games, but will have a Pears-like breakout season, as mentioned above.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
No. Not at all.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Yeah, I guess.

And that's all.

[Kong]

Nobby, this thread is intended to provide people with the chance to post their brief predictions in response to fairly closed questions. It's not necessarily ideal for a back-and-forth discussion, but moreso easily accessible predictions to review at the end of next season. In other words, create new threads for discussion on any of the questions, by all means.

[Coopster09]

How many wins for H&A season?

Final ladder position: 9th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 77- Fremantle

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):77- Geelong

Surprise win of the year: Adelaide

Best & Fairest Top-3: 1:Ryder,2:Watson,3:Fletcher

Leading Goal kicker: Mark Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Fletcher,Watson,Stanton,Prismall

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Tom Bellchambers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Stanton

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Long

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Kyle Hartingham




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? No

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Yes

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? No will miss at leat 5

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Yes

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Yes

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Yes

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Yes

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Yes

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? Yes

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? No

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? Yes

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Yes

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes
Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Backline

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Solid but no standout

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? No

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Yes

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? No

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No might get 10

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? No

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) No great backup ruckman

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? HELL YES!

Will Michael Still play senior football? Yes

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? Yes

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Yes

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Yes

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No Myers will take that

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? No

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Yes half back flank

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No, maybe 2011

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Yes 10 games max

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes

Coopster09:thumbsu:

[Windas_Magic]

How many wins for H&A season? 12

Final ladder position: 7

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): Fremantle, round 2- 74 points

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): Geelong, round 1- 66 points

Surprise win of the year: Eagles at Subi

Best & Fairest Top-3: Winderlich, Watson, Ryder

Leading Goal kicker: Mark Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Winderlich, Ryder, Watson

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Reimers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Prismall

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Melksham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Yes

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Yes

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Yes

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Yes

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? No, he will always have flaws that fans critize, even though he is a very good player.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? No

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Yes

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Yes

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? It depends on what people are expecting. I think he'll be considered a very good player, but no star.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Yes

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? No

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? Yes

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? No

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Defence

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? A lot more in the forward line, but a solid year.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? He'll have another solid year of consistent performaces, and there will always be critics.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes, but will take another year or two to start playing well consistently.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Yes

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Yes

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes, pushing for AA ruck spot.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Yes

Will Michael Still play senior football Yes, but only a few games.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? Not yet

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Yes

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? No

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? He will certainly help.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Yes, wing.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Yes, but not many games

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes

[Bombermania]

How many wins for H&A season? 10 people keep saying it is a tough draw but last season we played better against the top teams, if that continues this season then we should repeat last season's effort

Final ladder position: 9 last season was freaky for a team finishing eighth with ten wins doesn't happen often.

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): Carlton 60, we have the wood over them and without Fev i suspect we will smash them

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): Geelong 55 points

Surprise win of the year: St Kilda

Best & Fairest Top-3: Watson, Ryder, Stanton

Leading Goal kicker: Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Watson and Ryder

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? No, the full forward will be Mark Williams

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Hopefully he will produce the same standard

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Hopefully he plays at least half a dozen games

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? Isn't he already there

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? no but who cares he gets a game they don't

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? No

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? He did a good job last season

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? He will be an important part of the mid-field

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Hopefully

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? By season end quite possibly

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Will need to improve on last season

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes, i think he will suit Essendon, i think he is a flashy player who likes to be the focual point and with the spped that we move the ball forward will suit his style

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? yes, i think Sammy has shown his worth to the show already and will only imporve

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? No but McLeod is a superstar

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? I expect him to have great games but a few not so great ones as well, i think he needs space to develop.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? If Hille is fit and Pears is fit then Hurley would spend a fair bit of time up forward.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? I expect he will take a month or so to get up to spped but my mid-season he should be back amoungst the best ruckman

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? No

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? I see him playing more across half back or the wing

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Yep

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? That is a diffcult one to pick

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No, unless we have a large number of injuries

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Hopefully

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) For the first past of the season i will say yes.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Yes

Will Michael Still play senior football Maybe a few towards season end

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? I will reserve judgement

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Hopefully he has a big season

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Hopefully

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? I see Hocking as more a forward or backman than a mid-fielder

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Yes, across the half back line

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? I think Bellchambers will be a big improver this season

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Yes, but only about a half a dozen games

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Maybe, if he is on the list then at some point i would hope so

[Godzke]

I don't mind this thread. It's a great thread to bump half way through a season or indeed at the end and say "yep, what a top pick" or "ohhh blimey, that was friggin shocking tip".

[Frothies Mcveigh]

How many wins for H&A season? 13

Final ladder position: 7

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 89 Carlton

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 48 Geelong

Surprise win of the year: RD 18 St.Kilda

Best & Fairest Top-3: 1. Watson 2. Ryder 3. Dyson

Leading Goal kicker: Neagle 47

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Watson Pears(squad not team)

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Houli

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Dyson

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Melksham 9

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? No




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Yes

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Yes

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? No( just a minor injury, 1 or 2 weeker)

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? Not quite and will never quite get there.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? No people are too stubborn

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes but will still have inconsistent patches.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Sadly no.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Yes

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Towards the end of the year

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? No but will play great football

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? No, will drift in and out.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes will kick 37 goals.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? No but will play 15 - 17 games.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Not next year.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Backline

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Quite well

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? Yes

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes but wont show his potential and will play 14 games.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? No

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? No

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? 5-8 games. 3rd man forward and back.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) No but will continue to increase

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Without doubt

Will Michael Still play senior football? Will make his debut but only play a few games.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No NLM will take it

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? We will see glimpses

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Yes

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Start on bench and play wing, half back.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? No

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes

[yodellinhank]

How many wins for H&A season? 11

Final ladder position: 9th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 61pts Sydney Swans Round 11

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 46pts Adelaide Round 14

Surprise win of the year: Round 1 v Geelong. $ Get on it$

Best & Fairest Top-3: 1 Watson 2 Stanton 3 Ryder

Leading Goal kicker: Neagle

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Ryder

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? DD

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Prismall, Stanton.

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Colyer (8)

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?

Marigliani



Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? He will hold onto the position. It will come under criticism from the fans from round 3 onwards.He will kick 2 bags of 5, but go missing for other games.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? He will be consistent with his 09 form.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? 14 games

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? He will remain the elite stoppage player of the competition, however not receive the accolades of others.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? The fools cannot be silenced.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Every 4th or 5th game he will go completely missing. Fortunately, these games Williams will pick up the slack.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? 12 games.They will be markedly better than 2008.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? I thought he did last season. I'd expect the same, if not a little better.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Not the ridiculous stuff. He will prove to be a fantastic kick of the ball, and will gather plenty of possessions.He will be top 7 bnf.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? No.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? He will miss 3-4 games with injury, 4 at bendigo coming back from said injuries and 15 senior appearances.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? He will warrant the #16 selection for number #24 selection downgrade; ie Williams + Carlisle > McMillan-Pittard

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? He will be an important cog, but he will not take the next step.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Kennelly heightsyes, McLeod no.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? More consistency will be the big improvement in Tayte's game.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Etihad Stadium.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? A shadow of his 2008 self.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? See Brent Stanton.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Not quite.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? He will roam the back flank tirelessly.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? I'm lead to believe T-Bell is under contract for 2011, If so then unfortunately yes.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? Bendigo... Nah. He'll be mostly a forward optionand get about 15 games, 20 goals.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? no.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Hille and Ryder will share ruck duties, Ryder's efforts forward will draw critical acclaim and he will be selected on the interchange of the All Australian team for his versatility. The decision will draw criticism from opposition supporters.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Forever.Like the old membership sticker, Dustin Fletcher. Forever.

Will Michael Still play senior football? Doubtful.If he does, he will only sneak 1-2. No more.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? A combination of Hooker, Hurley and DD will fill the role that was Adam McPhee, with more success.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? He will have a much better season. Reimers aficionados will think he can still do better than what he does, but he will have an injury free season and provide spark.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Highly unlikely.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? He will be a good midfielder, without being the backup ball winner we require at the stoppages.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? No.But he will still be close, managing 11 or more games when others are injured/suspended.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? 8-10 games, wing-half forward.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? No. The mature rookies to be upgraded before Quinn.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? No.

[centrelink1]

11 people think well make the finals, 4 dont.

[Bombermania]

11 people think well make the finals, 4 dont.



Last year i got nearly every prediction wrong so on that score i expect us to struggle.

[Godzke]

11 people think well make the finals, 4 dont.
I don't want to be pessimistic but we're definitely up against. I see us going big in 2011-12 but 2010? I dunno, not yet.

[Smyth94]

Post your predictions, not hopes, for the 2010 season.

How many wins for H&A season? 13 wins

Final ladder position: 7th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 62 points - Richmond

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 49 points - Geelong

Surprise win of the year: Port Adelaide

Best & Fairest Top-3: Winderlich, Watson, Ryder

Leading Goal kicker: M. Williams (44 goals)

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? None (Winders, Ryder and Watson to make the squad of 40)

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Reimers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Hocking

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Colyer

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Hopefully not

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Nope

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Slightly

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? 15 AFL games; 4 VFL games

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? Nah he'll be on the verge of the top ten

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? As long as he's wearing the #5 on his back, there will always been nuffies getting stuck into him

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? We really need him to become more consistent, I think he will benefit from being more of a go-to target

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Yes

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? He's already a very good player, its whether he can make the step up to A grade or even elite...

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? He'll be a very good player in his own right but not a star

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Hope so, I'd rather him down back to be honest

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? I definitely think we need to pump games into Dave

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? If he regains 2008 form then easily

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yep

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? He's got a few players infront of him, needs a big season - I don't think he'll command a starting midfield position

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Yes but not next year

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes but it won't be as big of an improvement as it was this year

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Hopefully forward but from all reports will be used down back - You don't play players with that talent in the backline

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? A big bloke like Hille will be eased into it, don't expect much in the first half of the season

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? Slattery could turn water into wine and people would still criticise him

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Not this year, he's got the tools though

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Yes and so he should, allowing Hurley to play forward

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Yes

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? Darce will play about 8-9 games

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Needs to - otherwise he'll be replaced by Zaka, Reimers or Jetta

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) He'll be our #1 ruckman for the remainder of his career

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? As always

Will Michael Still play senior football Good for a few games

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No comment

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Yes

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? No

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? If used purely as a midfielder he's got some very good attributes to help Jobe out - I reckon he's in for a big year

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? He's in our best 26

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? If he can iron out his deficiencies then HBF/HF/Wing

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? Nah he's behind Ryder and Hille - it's him vs Laycock for next in line

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Good for a few games

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Should be


Responses above

[sportingbrisbano]

Post your predictions, not hopes, for the 2010 season.

How many wins for H&A season? 12

Final ladder position: 8

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 66 Carlton

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 84 West Coast

Surprise win of the year: St Kilda again (though it is not a real surprise, the only big surprise would be Geelong)

Best & Fairest Top-3: Watson, McVeigh, Lovett-Murray

Leading Goal kicker: Hille

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? None

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Zaharakis

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Lovett-Murray

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Melksham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Williams




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? No (Hille)

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? consistency is all i want

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? No

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No (Ablett, Bartell, Selwood, Judd & Dal Santo will all still be better)

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? No because his style of play will always attract critics

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes he has started to show a bit more last year

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? No

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Injury permitting

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Yes

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Yes

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? Yes

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? No

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? No

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Probably not

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Consistency again is all I want

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? CHB

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Play at FF a la Paul Salmon and will kick 50 + goals

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? No

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No will become more a running half back

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? No see Hurley, but will come on and off the bench as third tall down back/2nd ruck

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? No

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? No

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Yes

Will Michael Still play senior football No

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Yes

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Yes

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? No

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Yes but i hope No

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? No

as above

[Darealrath]

How many wins for H&A season? 12

Final ladder position: 6th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 10 goals vs Port R7

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 8 goals vs Adelaide R14

Surprise win of the year: vs Western Bulldogs, R10

Best & Fairest Top-3: Watson, Stanton, Winderlich

Leading Goal kicker: Mark Williams, 58 goals

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? None

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? David Zaharakis

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Leroy Jetta

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? No




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Yes - but he won't star

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? I think he'll be about the same, which I'd be content with

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? He'll play 15+ games, so I think that's a yes

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No, but very close

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Probably not, as most of them are twits

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? No, though his second best will continue to be underrated. If he played his best all season he'd be AA, only 22 out of over 600 are that good.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? He'll cement a place but further up the ground.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Yes. Only injury has held him back.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Won't turn into a superstar but will be a lock for best 22 if fit.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Yes, if fit.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? Yes.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? No - I think he'll be in and out quite a bit but will be more than handy when he is in, though perhaps more around half forward than permanent midfield.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Not yet. Expecting a good year from him. Just needs to solve that hammy issue.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? No. I wouldn't be surprised if he goes through a bit of a rough patch before coming good again and having a big 2011.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? The back half.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? Yes, the improved team will make his job a bit easier and he'll do well.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No. Not yet anyway.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Hard to say seeing we'll have Fletch, Pears and Hurley down there. I certainly think he's capable.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Yes. Has talent, just needs luck.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No. I think he'll be the unlucky tall to miss out, through no real fault of his own.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes, but I think defences are more awake to his type so he may not seem as effective.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Yes. Legend. Chance for AA.

Will Michael Still play senior football? I think he might play or 1 or 2 games.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? Won't be as good as McPhee yet but he's one I expect to step up this year.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Yeah, think he'll break out this year.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? No.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yeah. Thought they did well this last season when together.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Yes. Wing.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Yes.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes.

[Frothies Mcveigh]

I think we will be bout 7-9th next year then in 2011 shoot up the ladder and in 2012 be around the top.

[Ludwig van Bertstare]

How many wins for H&A season? 11

Final ladder position: 9

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 46, Western Bulldogs

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 63, Geelong

Surprise win of the year: Western Bulldogs

Best & Fairest Top-3: Jobe, Paddy, Pears

Leading Goal kicker: Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? None

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? T. Slattery

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Myers

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Colyer

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Marigliani




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Yes

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Equal

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? No

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Haters gon' hate no matter what he does.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? No

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Doubt it

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Yes, barring injury

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Doubt it

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? No

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? Yes

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? No

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? No

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? No

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? CHF

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Won't recapture '08 form but excellent considering circumstances

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? See Stanton

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Yes

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? No

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No, but if he does HBF/HFF

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? No

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes, top 5 ruckman

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Of course

Will Michael Still play senior football? A few games

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? Yes

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Barring injury, yes

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? No

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No, Myers is.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Maybe, HBF/Wing

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? A few games

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Doubt it

[LeeARM]

How many wins for H&A season? 13

Final ladder position: 7th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 85 points against Richmond

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 70 points against Geelong

Surprise win of the year: Against the Bulldogs, although there might be more

Best & Fairest Top-3: Watson, Hille, Fletcher

Leading Goal kicker: Neagle

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Watson and Hille

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Hurley

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Winderlich

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Melksham with about 7 games.

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Yes, they're at the age/experience level suited for it.




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Yes, Knights won't his talent won't go to waste

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Yes, he's a hard worker and he now knows what it takes.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Yes, his injuries are finally behind him

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No, but he'll continue to close the gap

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? No, but he will improve and will benefit from his new leadership role.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes, but he will still have some inconsistency.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? No.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Yes, due to Lovett's departure he'll be given more time to shine and he'll be able to show off his pace and skills.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? He'll get better but he won't be the star that he's hoped to be by next year.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? No, but he will improve on last year.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? No, but he'll continue to impress.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? No, his skills won't cut it in our improving midfield.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes, he'll give us a much needed boost in our inexperienced forwardline.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? No.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Not yet

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes, he'll become wiser and stronger.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? In the backline, but will go to the forwardline when not needed there.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? He'll recover well and get back to playing some good football.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? No, he'll never be the player his critics want him to be.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? No, he'll play most of the season back at Bendigo.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? No.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No, he'll play around 7-10 games as a swingman.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? To an extent, he may not be as good but he'll learn from this year.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) No but he'll be a great backup ruckman for David Hille.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? ...Yes

Will Michael Still play senior football? A couple of games

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No, he's not ready yet.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? He'll start.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Yes, he now knows what it takes and will prove to be a handy depth player.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No, Myers will be. Hocking will be our tagger.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes, he's the most flexible player on our list.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? No.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No, he may play none if Hille, Ryder and Laycock all stay fit.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Yes, because Knights is in love with him.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes.

[EFL Boy]

How many wins for H&A season?
10.

Final ladder position:
9th.

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
vs Sydney, 44 points.

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
vs Adelaide, 73 points.

Surprise win of the year:
vs Western Bulldogs.

Best & Fairest Top-3:
1st - Dustin Fletcher
2nd - Jobe Watson
3rd - David Hille

Leading Goal kicker:
Mark Williams, 35 goals.

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Fletcher to make the squad.

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
David Zaharakis.

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Nathan Lovett-Murray.

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Jake Melksham.

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
No.

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
He will do enough to hold his spot, but will never look completely solid.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Nope.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Not for an entire season, will play enough to show a lot of promise though.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
Nope.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
He will improve, but not out of sight.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
Nope.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?
He will have a slight improvement on last year.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Consistency, but nothing absolutely outstanding.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
Yes, but he will be inconsistant with it.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
Yes.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Yes.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Yes he will.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
After a slow start, he will cement a place in the 22 midway through the season.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Nope, but he will announce himself to the AFL world.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Sadly, defense.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Fantasticly, he will provide a great option when he is resting up forward.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
No.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Nope.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
Yes.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Yes, just.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
Nope.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Nope.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
He will share the duties with Hille, and may become more of a forward option.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Of course.

Will Michael Still play senior football
Yes he will.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
Not this season.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Yes, but then will get injured.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Yes, he will.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Yes. Back Flank/Wing.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Yes.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Yes, he will.

[CuriousObsession]

I've Got a Lot of Time to Kill

How many wins for H&A season?

12

Final ladder position:

9th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):

63 - Western Bulldogs

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):

103 - Carlton

Surprise win of the year:

Geelong Round 1

Best & Fairest Top-3:

Watson, Stanton, Pears

Leading Goal kicker:

Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?

None

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?

Myers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?

Stanton

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?

Melksham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?

No

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?

Yes

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?

No, Stay the Same

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?

No, Almost

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?

No, Top 10

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?

Yes

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?

Yes

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?

Yes, but able to Push up to Midfield

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?

Yes

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?

Yes

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?

No

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?

Yes

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?

Yes

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?

Yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?

No, Improve Slightly

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?

Kennelly Yes, Mcleod Not Yet

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?

Yes

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?

Backline (CHB)

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?

Play 22 (Not Including Finals) and Well Sharing Ruckload with Ryder

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?

No, Will Get Dropped Late in Season

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

In 2011 Yes, In 2010 Show Promise

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?

No, He Will Take McPhees Role, Hurley will take CHB

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?

No

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?

No, ~ 10 up Forward

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?

No, Improve a Bit on 2009

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)

No, He will play 50% Ruck and 50% Forward, Both Good, but Not Exceptional (35 Goals)

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?

Yes, and Will Play on in 2011

Will Michael Still play senior football

Yes, ~ 5 Games

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?

No

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?

No, Improve Slightly

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?

Yes

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

No

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?

Yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?

No, Possibly HBF

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?

No, ~ 5 Games

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?

Yes

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?

Yes, All VFL

[beev]

Post your predictions, not hopes, for the 2010 season.

How many wins for H&A season? 11

Final ladder position: 9th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 65 points vs. Fremantle

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 70 points vs. Adelaide

Surprise win of the year: West Coast in round 4. Not so much of a surprise but just because we finally get our act together in Perth and because its an interstate victory.

Western Bulldogs in round 10 to be the 'surprise' victory.

Best & Fairest Top-3: Stanton, Watson, Prismall

Leading Goal kicker: Mark Williams (40)

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? None

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? David Myers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Brent Prismall

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Jake Melksham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Yes, one always does. Probably Marigliani




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Yes, hasn't he already.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Will just continue to be a consistent footballer.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Probably not an entire season. I'll be happy with 10-15+ games

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No, i can't see him dislodging one of Ablett, Judd, Bartel, Hayes or Black (my top 5)

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Yes

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes, Gus just needs to find that middle ground in terms of performance (ability to snag a goal or two when things not going his way) which will help him to produce performances like Carlton and Hawthorn more often.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? No

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? I thought he did this season, but if you mean more consistently then, yes.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? You bet!

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? This is a tough one, I'll go with yes. He is very determined to do so and put 2009 behind him

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? Not as a half-forward, if he gets games as a wingman/midfielder than potentially, yes.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? You answered that yourself.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? Two years ago i would've said yes, but i just don't see Lonergan finding 20+ posessions consistently, and with

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Not in 2010, but he definitely could.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Our thoughts on him in 2009 were based on Tayte as a youngster learning the game but next year our expectations on Tayte will be that of an established senior footballer, so with this in mind, i think he can.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? FB and CHB..depending on opponents.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Struggle early but will become consistent again. Doubt he'll reach 2008 levels but he may for a few games.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? No, I don't see him as a lock down defender.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Maybe, he will get his opportunity and will play good footy in 2010

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Not hold it down.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Yes

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? No doubt

Will Michael Still play senior football? Yes, a lot depends on Gumby and Neagle but he will get an opportunity

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? I've got big raps on T. Slatt, yes in a few years, probably not in 2010

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? He won't reach his peak but he will deliver

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Yes, because Long wouldn't have had the opportunity so he will be needed.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes, he will help in the centre

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes, he becomes important now that McPhee has left because of his versitility

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Probably not consolidate. I want him on a HBF or midfield/wing

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? No

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes, only because he will have to eventually


Answers above ^^^

[doug85]

Post your predictions, not hopes, for the 2010 season.

How many wins for H&A season?12

Final ladder position:6th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): Rd 2 v Freo - 79 points

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): Rd 14 v Adelaide - 68 points

Surprise win of the year: Rd 12 v Geelong

Best & Fairest Top-3: Paddy Ryder, Jobe Watson and Jason Winderlich

Leading Goal kicker: Mark Williams (57 Goals)

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? 2 (Watson and Ryder)

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? 3 - David Myers, Scott Gumbleton and Leroy Jetta

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? 2- I think that Winderlich and Dempsey can build on their first full seasons and really step up and become top 50 AFL players.

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Travis Colyer

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Ill say yes given that we drafted a couple of top agers who you would think were drafted as depth players. Also i get the feeling it wont matter what i write as i doubt anyone could be bothered reading all of this.




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? No - lack of fitness

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Would love to see him become a bit more consistent, so yes.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Yes

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? No

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? No

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Yes as we damn well need him to.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Yes

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? What Hype?

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Gut says no but i hope so.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? No

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? No

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Reaching Mcleod heights is a bit rich but i do think he can become a very good player. Maybe Kennelly is a more realistic goal.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? He will plateau

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Defence, as stated by the senior coach

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? I think he will spend a lot more time playing out of the goal square as he gets his fitness back. Probably wont be at his 2008 level but still very serviceable.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? I use the phrase "a mans got to know his limitations" regarding Henry. He doesnt have the skill level or agility to attempt some of the things he does but he is courageous and i do respect him. If he stops attempting to play outside the boundarys of what he is capable of he will become a very servicible player and win the respect of our fans.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? No, Hurley will.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? No

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? No

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes given that Hille is coming of a knee reco and i think he will improve further this year. AA beckons

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? - Yes

Will Michael Still play senior football - No

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? - No

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? - Depends on injuries. He is still pretty young so if he does it wont be next season.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? - yes

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? - No

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? - Yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Yes - wing/hff

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?- No

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? - Irregularly if any

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? - yeah why not


I tried to be positive.

[stay true]

How many wins for H&A season? 13

Final ladder position: 7th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 72 points - Richmond Round 9

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 63 points - Adelaide Round 14

Surprise win of the year: Geelong Round 1

Best & Fairest Top-3: Watson, Winderlich, Fletcher

Leading Goal kicker: Mark Williams - 47

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Watson

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Hurley

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Winderlich

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Colyer

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Yeah I can seen Marigliani, Howlett and Crameri getting a shot.




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Not this year. 2011.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Yes, I think he will.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Yes.. please.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? Not just yet.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? I'm gonna say no simply because the haters won't ever stop hating. I like him for what it's worth.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes, every 1-2 games.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? I'm gonna say yes because I have a feeling he will come good one day.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Yes. I thought he started delivering in 2009 until he got injured again.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? If the hype is that he is our savior then no.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? No.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? He'll get at least 1 foot in that bucket of cement.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes but 2010 might be the last year he will be in our best 22.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? If my prediction of him kicking around 50 goals comes true then yes, but I guess that depends on how good Carlisle turns out to be in the long run.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? Not in 2010. Leaning towards 2011.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Not in 2010.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Will be hard, but the kid is very good, so yes.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Defence. probably a 70/30 split with up forward but will vary depending on injuries.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Slow start and we won't see his best until probably 2011.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? Like Stanton, the haters will always be around, so no. I also rate him.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Depends if Hurley plays forward more than defence.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? If he doesn't get over his injuries, then sadly no.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No. I'm thinking around 10 or so.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes. Last season was the post ACL blues, another preseason will do him wonders.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes. I can't see Hille hitting his best form in 2010.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? The man is irrepressible. Of course he will.:D

Will Michael Still play senior football Yes, around 5 games or so.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No not in 2010. McPhee has 8 years of experience and physical maturity on Tyson. Unfair expectations IMO.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? About 80% of it in 2010.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Very hard to say. If he stagnates as a player, then no. If he can improve his deficiencies enough then yes.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Along with Myers, yes.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Possibly. In the backline with some rotations in the middle.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Yeah but probably less than in 2009.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes.

[bombre-boy]

How many wins for H&A season? 10

Final ladder position: 9th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 56 points - Richmond Round 9

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 52 points - Bulldogs round 22

Surprise win of the year: Geelong Round 1

Best & Fairest Top-3: Watson, Ryder, Winders

Leading Goal kicker: Mark Williams - 42

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? none

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Michael Hurley

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Jason Winderlich

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Melksham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Marigliani

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? No

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? No, but will keep the levels he attained in 09

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? No

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? No. Doubters will always be doubters.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Will be more consistant.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Cement ...no. Play more games ...yes.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Yes.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? No...he was overhyped, but will be morer than handy this year..

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? No.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? Yes

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? No...i can see him struggle after the half way mark of the season.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Thought 16 was high, but he will be considered a good pickup as long as he stays on the park.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? Not this year...maybe 2011.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? No.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? yes.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? CHB.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Slow start will probably be leading our goal kicking after 7 rounds.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? Yes...

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? No. Can see him pinch hitting there though.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Probably not.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes. please please please...

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes. But thankfully for him he will spend more time up forward.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Yes...

Will Michael Still play senior football Maybe a couple of games.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No. 2011 watch out though.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? he will go part of the way to doing so...

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Yes.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? No. If he has fixed up his issues he will be a good link man though. Maybe HBF or wing.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? If he does, it will mean we are in trouble..

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes.

[Beerfish]

I find it surprising that so many people seem to think we'll beat Geelong in round one, a team that has comprehensively owned us in recent years. I can't even remember the last time we beat them.

I wouldn't be surprised. I'd be absolutely floored if we managed to win that.

[bipolarbeaR]

I think round one you can catch premiers in complacency mode, it's probably not a bad prediction and I am happy to play them round 1, lets us see where we're at straight up.

[Beerfish]

It's as good a time as any for sure and yes I'd like to play the best first too but I would still be floored if we won considering the change our team will have gone through since the last real game we played.

[adii_7]

How many wins for H&A season?
14

Final ladder position:
5

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
carlton 55

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
56 geelong

Surprise win of the year:
st kilda

Best & Fairest Top-3:
hurley, Watson, Prismall

Leading Goal kicker:
Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Hurley

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
none..

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
dempsey

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
melks

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
yes




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
no

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
yes

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
yes

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
yes

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
yes

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
yes

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
no

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?
yes

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
yes

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
no

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
yes

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
no

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
yes

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
yes

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
yes

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
fwd

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
ok

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
no

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
yes

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
no

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
50/50 yes

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
no

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
yes

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
yes

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
yes

Will Michael Still play senior football
yes

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
yes

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
yes

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
yes

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
yes

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
yes.. wing

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
no

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
yes

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
no

[eth-dog]

How many wins for H&A season?
14

Final ladder position:
5
Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
100- Carlscum
Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
65-Geelong
Surprise win of the year:
Geelong r1
Best & Fairest Top-3:
Watson, Winderlich, Prismall
Leading Goal kicker:
Neagle, Williams-57
Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Watson, Winderlich, Prismall
Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Zaharakis
Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Monfries- av. 2 goals, 19 pos, 5 marks per game
Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Jake Melksham-15
Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Stewart Crameri



Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
Yes
Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yes
Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Yes
Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
Yes
Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
Maybe
Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes- all season
Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
no
Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?
yes-AA smokey
Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
yes-AA
Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
No, BP for me
Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
Yes, replacing Lovett
Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
no
Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
yes
Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
no- on the outside this season IMO
Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Hell Yeah! (if he stays on the park again)
Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes-AA squad
Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
CHB
How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
#1 ruck, play solidly and retain that #1 spot
Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
yes
Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
no, Hocking
Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
in the magoos, not seniors
Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
yes
Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
no, will be FB in Magoos
Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
yes
Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
#2, but will be part of the #1 ruck combo of the league
Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
of course ;)
Will Michael Still play senior football
yes
Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
no-developed in the 2's
Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
yes
Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
yes
Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Hell Yeah!
Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes, key swingman
Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
no.
Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
in the 2's
Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
no
Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
yes

[Bombers36]

Re: Crystal Ball Thread - 2010
:oPost your predictions, not hopes, for the 2010 season.

How many wins for H&A season?

12-13wins

Final l adder position:

8th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):

84 tigers

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):

61 Saints

Surprise win of the year:

geelong

Best & Fairest Top-3:

Ryder, Watson, Winderlich

Leading Goal kicker:

Neagle 48

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?

Ryder, Watson, Winderlich

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?

Pears Like - maybe hurley??

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?

Dempsey

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?

Melksham 7 games

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?

Marigliani

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?

yes

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?

no
Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?

8 - 12 games

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?

yes

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?

can never silence all the cynics

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?

no

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?

no

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?

for sure

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?

not sure - still think hes just a good average player

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?

no - past his best

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?

no

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?

definately - will play r rover/hb flank

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?

yes -- kicks 30 - 40 goals

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?

no

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?

Im a big fan - yes

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?

slightly

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?

CHB

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?

he will assume the no 1 ruck role with laycock his back up

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?

no

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

no

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?

no way

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?

yes - a breakout year for the big c ock

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?

no

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?

yes if he can remain injury free

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he sore? (Not literally.)

no - will play CHF

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?

no he will metamorphasize into inspector gadget

Will Michael Still play senior football

maybe 1 game

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?

no

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?

yes - really like this guy - will play a variety of roles this year as an attacking midfielder/winger

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?

yup

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

yes - he will really improve and be consistant this year

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?

yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?

no

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?

no hille, ryder, laycock ahead of him

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?

no - was just the luck of the irish last year

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?

no

[Red n Black Pride]

How many wins for H&A season? 14

Final ladder position: 6th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 81 Points - Fremantle

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 52 Points - Geelong

Surprise win of the year: St Kilda (again) haha

Best & Fairest Top-3: R. Dyson J. Watson B. Stanton

Leading Goal kicker: M. Williams - 43 Goals

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? R. Dyson J. Watson

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? D. Myers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
R. Dyson

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
J. Melksham
Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? K. Hardingham




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? No don't think so but fingers crossed.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Expecting big things from him in 2010.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Losing Faith, I don't think so.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? Yes

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? No

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? No

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Nooo

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Hasn't already??

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Hrmm I'm not completely sold on him yet but I think he will.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? No

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? No

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? Absolutely he'll be one of the first picked every week.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Nope he's a Couple of years away from that.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes, this kid's a star.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? CHB :(

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Slowly but getting back to top form mid season

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? No..

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No that will be Lonergan
Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Doubt it

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Don't think so, unless he finally produces the goods.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? Can't see that happening unfortunately for him.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes, with a full pre-season he'll be ready to go.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) No Hille will take that over but he'll be there abouts.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Of course

Will Michael Still play senior football Maybe 1 0r 2 games max.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Yes. Has been under the radar a bit lately but look out for him 2010.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Yes!! I think he'll have a break out season and be an important part of turning defence into attack for us.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Either him or Lonergan, whoever wants it more.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Of course, he's our number 1 swingman!!

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? No

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? Defenitely not with Hille and Laycock back.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Might get a game or two.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? He should be pushing for it by now.

[Kong]

A similar thread was posted on BB, five hours after Whomb started this thread.They worship me over there.

[Ludwig van Bertstare]

They worship me over there.

I don't blame them.

[eth-dog]

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? K. Hardingham
He's not a rookie, taken in PSD

[BringBackCransberg]

I hope the week spent going through these at the end of next season is fun.


How many wins for H&A season? 14

Final ladder position: 7

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 12 goals, Fremantle

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 9 goals, Geelong

Surprise win of the year: St Kilda

Best & Fairest Top-3: Watson, Ryder, Pears

Leading Goal kicker: Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Ryder

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Tyson Slattery

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Brent Prismall

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Travis Colyer

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Yes.




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? No.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Yes.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Not an entire season. But most of it.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? Top-5 inside mids. Can I say that? It's all subjective.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? No. His doubters are fools. But he will improve yet again.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? No.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Yes.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Yes.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Close to it.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? No.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? (Well 16->24 drop, but...) Yes.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? No. But he'll be tops on a wing and in the pockets.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? He'll be about the same as 2009.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Back.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? He'll be serviceable.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? No - if his critics had a clue that would've shut-up after 2009. He'll be Henry Slattery again.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No, but he'll be something.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? No, he'll be a utility.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Yes.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? Yes, forward (pocket/flank).

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes he will.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Kinda - it'll be split evenly with Hille. He will be at least in the AA squad.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Yes. Twice.

Will Michael Still play senior football? Yes.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? Yes.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Not fully, but it'll be a big year.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Yes.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Yes, back pocket.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? He will.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes. Look out, world.

[bipolarbeaR]

How many wins for H&A season? 12

Final ladder position: 8

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 114 Points, Richmond

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 67 points Adelaide

Surprise win of the year: St Kilda, Mental edge ;)

Best & Fairest Top-3: Ryder,Watson, Prismall

Leading Goal kicker: Michael Hurley

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Ryder and Watson

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Scott Gumbleton

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Brent Prismall

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Jake Melksham - 24 games

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Yes


Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? No, Hurley will smash 7 goals in a match at FF and cement his spot there, you cannot waste that talent especially when Hooker needs the CHB Position. Will be traded to Sydney where he will make us look like fools for trading him.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Equal, Solid but no star.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? The entire season and two rounds beyond it.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? Nope, top 7 though.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? He will always have them unfortunately, but will satisfy anyone who actually knows anything about this great game.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes. Every 3 games instead, and improve the following year and yet again the next.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Yes, he will show why he was so highly touted and gain some faith in himself.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Errr.. He did this year, what a rediculous question :thumbsd:

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Yes. Big time.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Not far off it, but Prismall, Stanton and Watson to have better years.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? In and out, more so in than out.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes, as #1 tagger, solid year with one 40 possession game.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? #16 in a weaker draft, yes.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? Cardio will improve dramatically and will be a real eye turner, people don't realize how good his disposal is.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Slighly better than last year, but the comparisons above rich, we are talking a dual norm-smith medalist and a guy who runs back to Ireland, captains his team that finished last the previous year to a premiership and comes back.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? He will, will ad a more defensive side to his game, comparisons to Fletcher will start flying.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Forward, Knights is no fool (I don't think)

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? He will have a B-grade year as opposed to his A-grade year in 2007.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? Will always have them, will keep Brad Johnson to 0 goals and people just won't bag him for a week.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? More of a Pendlebury type year, not quite as good yet, we will see him unleash his penetrating kick

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Yes, as Hurley will be played up forward.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? No, will be traded to Port Adelaide.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? Yes, Where? Bendigo, see what I did there? 2 senior games.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes, His tackling pressure will bring envy to other clubs.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes, AA Ruckman, HUGE year, one of his 5 AA's.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Well of course, I mean unless he does that thing like in the movie Faceoff and has Nicolas Cage steal his face?

Will Michael Still play senior football? Yes, 3 games, Impressively.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No, NLM will, Bendigo year, 2011 is his year.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Large year off the Wing, where his vision/speed and kicking ability will be utilized, will piss off a lot of opposition supporters.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Yes, will die his hair a rediculous colour.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes, replaces McPhee and does a better job.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Yes, HFF.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? Nope, will replace Hille in 2-3 years though.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? He will... *sigh* unfortunately...

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? No, one of the point posts will get snapped in a game and he will be forced to be painted white and stand up straight.

Essendon will be noticed finally as underrated and that we have the best Depth in the competition, our Forward line will really shine

[Kong]

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?

[bipolarbeaR]

Haha! I just psychologied your face in sir! I thought my post might get you to rephrase the question :D

[AndyLesPaul]

Post your predictions, not hopes, for the 2010 season.

How many wins for H&A season? 15 wins

Final ladder position: 5th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 60 Carlton

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 70 Adelaide

Surprise win of the year: Geelong

Best & Fairest Top-3:
1- Ryder
2- Watson
3- Fletcher

Leading Goal kicker:
Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Fletcher Ryder and Watson

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Bellchambers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Lonergan

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Carlisle

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Marco I assume

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Yes, He has it in him

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Maybe a little, but I wouldnt think by too much

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Entire would be too much - at least half

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? Of the whole league? No chance

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Yes, He has shown his overall gut.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes, pending a good preseason

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? I think so, he has worked on his fitness

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? He already has

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Dont know

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? You wouldnt think so, he might get close however

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? Hell be on the outer

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes, hes a definite goal scorer.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? I think so

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Maybe not next year, but soon

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Of course, and it will be amazing

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? In the Backline

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Hes in Top Shape now, maybe just a little short of his 2008 form

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? I reckon, the way he plays would usually silence critics - but they will still bag him out

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Maybe a flank

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? I wouldnt count on it

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? I dont think so

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? He has to try.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) He will likely be the #2 ruckman, rebounding in the forward line

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? AND MORE.

Will Michael Still play senior football

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? I think he will

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? I would hope so, but I think when he gets close, he will probably get injured.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? He seems like hes got the willingness.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? He deserves one, but the 22 is just so full of depth now

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? I think so

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Yes

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? VFL, sure

[Ludwig van Bertstare]

You're the wind beneath my wings.

[Kong]

How many wins for H&A season? 12

Final ladder position: 6th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 87 (Richmond)

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 51 (Geelong)

Surprise win of the year: Western Bulldogs (Would've been a chance the last two attempts had it not been for circumstances out of our control)

Best & Fairest Top-3: Stanton, Watson, Winderlich

Leading Goal kicker: Mark Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? None

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Daniher.

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Hocking

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Colyer to play 10-15

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Marigliani, Howlett and Crameri to cover for injuries.




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Will be up and down on form, but will be our first-choice FF by year's end.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Won't improve, but won't go backwards.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Will play a few games to begin with, before going down with injury and playing the remainder of the year at Bendigo.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No. Will back up his 2009 season, however.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Yes. Will make Dyson's breakout year seem mild.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes. Will be freed up with the addition of Williams and Hurley filling in CHF.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Yes. Will kick 20-30 goals.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle? Yes. Will make the AA squad of 40, playing predominantly in the middle. Media 'experts' will ask where he came from.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?Will provide solid midfield depth, but his critics will remain.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? No. Will cause headlines when dropped to the VFL, before featuring in a Saturday HUN 'tell all' exclusive of his rough patch.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? Will be screaming out for selection, but be pushed out to significant increase in midfield depth.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? No. Will join his mate McVeigh in the VFL.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes. Will kick over 40 goals as the third tall. Dermie to write another article confessing his man love.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? No. Will spend extended time at Bendigo.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Will go very close.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? His improvement won't be immense, but an improved midfield will minimise the 'off' games.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Will start back before moving to CHF to cover for Gumbleton.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Will start slowly before finishing strongly, proving an X-Factor of sorts.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? Will be more of the same; shutting down most opponents, but having the occasional 'off' game, bringing out the naysayers.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Will be forced to bide his time at Bendigo, leading to a breakout 2011.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Yes, after Hurley is moved forward.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Yes. Lazy will provide further glimpses of his promise before suffering yet another injury.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? Yes. Will fill McPhee's spot down back.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? No. To be overtaken by Jetta.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes. Will go up another cog, tearing several games apart.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Yes. Says 2011 will be his last.

Will Michael Still play senior football? 1 game.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No. Will spend most of his time in the VFL.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? No. Will have another frustrating season due to injury and lack of fitness.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? No.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes. Will provide the biggest surprise packet of our team, forming a formidable on-ball partnership.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? No. In and out, covering for injury.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Yes, on a wing.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? Will play the majority of the first half before being pushed out by Hille.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? No.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Bellchambers and Laycock to force him out.

[kelvin_sheedy]

How many wins for H&A season? 7

Final ladder position: 13th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 36 Melbourne

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 111 (St Kilda)

Surprise win of the year: Beating Collingwood

Best & Fairest Top-3: Winderlich, Watson, Ryder

Leading Goal kicker: Mark Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Fletcher or Ryder

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Zaharakis.

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Hocking

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Colyer to play 2 at most.

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? None.


Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? No. Gumbleton, Hurley, Williams will rotate through.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? No

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Yes. Will be rested a few times though.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Can't silence fools.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? No, what he does now is the best he'll get to.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Not really. Will show enough to cement a place the year after.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?
Already delivered for me. Only injuries have stopped him recently. Will be recognised by the general public this year so will deliver to the wider community.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?No, people will catch on what he's about

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Yes Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? Very close. Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Will be pushed out by quicker more skilled types in the second half of the year.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? No. He'll be inconsistent and one dimensional and our forward line will be much the same as last year. Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? Yes.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? He'll be close to our best player by seasons end.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? A little but don't expect too much from the kid.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Hopefully forward.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? We'll be calling for him to be dropped after round 4 for Laycock who'll be tearing it up in the VFL. Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? No. He plays in a position that won't allow and he has limitations as a footballer.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No, won't make it. Doesn't have the body shape or kicking ability or anything Watson had when he came in to the AFL.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Yes.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? No, will break down and retire.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No. Mark Williams has taken his spot.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes, but we'll still be disappointed because his 07 form was overrated.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Yes.

Will Michael Still play senior football? No.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No. In a moon boat already and won't be fit enough.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Yes.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? No.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes. Will become and important cog in there.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? 50/50 Might start to see pressure coming from the likes of Zaharakis, Houli, Jetta who provide something different as we have talls covered.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Yes, HBF

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Yes. If he could play games last year when it was patently obvious he was no good then I imagine he'll be right up there this year. Maybe starting on ball.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes

[Knight Ryders]

How many wins for H&A season?
14 wins

Final ladder position:
5th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
73 points - Freo Rd2

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
Adelaide - 52pts

Surprise win of the year:
Geelong Rd 1

Best & Fairest Top-3:
Pears
Watson
Ryder

Leading Goal kicker:
Williams - 60 goals

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Pears. Winderlich, Watson and Ryder to make the squad, with Ryder now considered the third best ruckmen in the league.

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Hurley

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Winderlich

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Colyer - 10 games

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Yes.

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
No.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Only slightly.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Not an entire season, but 18 games is considered a huge step forward.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
No - top 10 though.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
He will be better, but he's not about to change his style of play.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Only if he gets a run on the ball when he is getting stale down forward.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
Think Jarrod Harbrow.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.
Oh yeah baby - will become the most damaging midfielder on our list with his pace, skill and goal kicking abilities.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?
see above

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
He is over hyped on our board, but he will prove to be a very good player that will thrive when not tagged.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
He seems to be a very determined guy, so I'll say that he'll be very effective next season, but not quite to the standard of 2008 where he was simply outstanding.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
He'll show glimpses, but 2011 will be his break out year.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
He'll play all year, but I see his career diminishing fast after that.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Yes - suits our style of play. He'll be reinvigorated by our youth and our indigeneous talent.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
I hope so, but I don't see room for them all and I think it might be Sammy that misses out.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
McLeod - no (one of the best players of our generation); Kennelly - definitely. He will have to get used to a tag this year.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes - AA on the way with the best in the business (Bock) struggling with injury.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Forward - he either have a mismatch up forward or create one for Williams, Gumby, Hille and co.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
He'll struggle early, but he'll get back to somewhere near his best towards the end of the year. I see him being a target up forward for most of the year.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
No - tough year coming with plenty of young wolves snapping at this heels.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
With plenty of depth for the half back position, Myers will get his chance as a genuine mid. Myers will have some rip tearers of games, but is still a year or two away from consistently stringing it together.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
He's the man. He's a diamond in the rough as far as I am concerned.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Yes - not enough depth around to replace him on our list.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
Not 15 - may be 5. He'll get a crack at both ends.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Yep - he'll step up with the pressure coming from Colyer.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Yes - will be considered the best tap ruckmen in the league after this year and will also kick 20+ goals resting forward.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
OH yeah baby. The legend grows...

Will Michael Still play senior football
Will play 2-3 games as Knights gives most youngsters a run even though we are in top 4 contention.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
No - not just yet.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
His progress is stymied by injuries from his unusual running style.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes - not that much will be available in the next draft.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
If given the chance to play legitimately as an inside mid, he'll prove to be a revelation to the rest of the AFL.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Absolutely; and he'll do it without the bitching and moaning that the girl from Freo did it last year.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Yes - back pocket/half back.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Yes - persistence and professionalism will be rewarded.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
5 games at the end of the year. Bring on the new 'Spider'.

[yaco55]

They worship me over there.

Funny thing is that I made the same post on BB - and it was deleted.

And they claim that the moderators at BF are heavy handed - and that all original thoughts - originate from BB.:p

[Giggidy Giggidy]

How many wins for H&A season?
11
Final ladder position:
8
Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
69 Carlton (again)
Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
50 Geelong
Surprise win of the year:
Bulldogs
Best & Fairest Top-3:
Watson; Winderlich; Stanton
Leading Goal kicker:
Williams
Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Watson
Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Hurley
Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Prismall
Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Melksham
Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Yes
Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
No
Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yes
Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Yes
Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
Yes
Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
Yes
Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes
Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
Yes
Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.
Yes
The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?
Yes
Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Yes
Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
No
Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
No
Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Yes
Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Yes
Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
No, forward-pocket swapping in
Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
No (not quite yet)
Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes
Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Defence
How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Solid, 2nd ruck behind Ryder spending plenty of time up forward
Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
No
Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Yes
Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
No
Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Yes
Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
No
Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Yes
Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Yes
Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Yes, of course!
Will Michael Still play senior football
Yes
Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
Yes
Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Yes
Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes
Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No, see Myers
Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes
Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Yes, midfield
Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No
Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
No
Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
VFL Yes

[dirtywhitepacker]

How many wins for H&A season?
12
Final ladder position:
8th
Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
64 (Richmond)
Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
71 (Geelong)
Surprise win of the year:
Bulldogs
Best & Fairest Top-3:
1. Fletcher 2. Watson 3. Pears
Leading Goal kicker:
Hurley - 62
Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Watson
Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Hurley
Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Hocking
Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Melksham
Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Marigliani



Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
No
Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yes
Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
He wont play every game, but he'll be on the field playing round 22 in the seniors
Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
Yes
Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
Yes
Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
No
Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
No
Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?
Yes

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Yes
Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
Yes
Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
No
Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Yes
Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Yes
Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
No
Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Yes
Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes
Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Centre Half-Forward
How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Serviceable without being outstanding
Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
No
Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No
Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
No
Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Yes
Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
No
Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
No
Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Yes
Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Of course
Will Michael Still play senior football
Yes
Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
No
Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Yes
Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
If Dempsey goes to the Gold Coast then yes, if Dempsey stays then no.
Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Yes
Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes, only just
Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
No
Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No
Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
No
Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Yes

[ant555]

[How many wins for H&A season?

Final ladder position:

13 so wherever that leaves us on the ladder

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):55 v Fremantle

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):

No idea

Surprise win of the year:

Geelong

Best & Fairest Top-3:

Watson , Hille , Stanton

Leading Goal kicker:

Williams 55

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?

none

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?

Hurley

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?

Winderlich

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?

Colyer

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?

Howlett

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?

no

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?

not inprove but remain consistant

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?

should do

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?

no

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?

no, he will always have his detractors

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?

yes will kick 30 goals

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?

no

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?

yes

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?

no

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?

yes

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?

yes the wing is open , race is on between him and Bachar

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?

no

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?

yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?

yes


Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?

no - McLeod is a super star but i see no reason why he would not reach Kennellys level

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?

he needs to, as good as he was he did have a lot of goals kicked on him

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?

chf

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?

well

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?

no, every side needs a whipping boy

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

if his pace is not an issue then yes

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?

not yet

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?

no , dont trust his injury history

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?

no but he will play as a flanker

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?

yes

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)

yes and he will soar to the top

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?

of course

Will Michael Still play senior football

for Bendigo

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?

in a race with Daniher

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?

not yet, early testing rules him out of the mdifield

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?

probably not

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

if allowed to play his natural game then yes

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?

50/50 call so i will say no

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?

would be in line for a wing along with Zaka

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?

If he does then Hille or Paddy will have broken down at some stage

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?

a few games

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?


Yes :p VFL for Bendigo

[teak]

How many wins for H&A season?
12
Final ladder position:
8
Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
68 richmond
Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
74 adelaide
Surprise win of the year:
2nd Geelong match
Best & Fairest Top-3:
Watson
Ryder
Stanton
Leading Goal kicker:
Neagle
Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Watson
Ryder (Squad)
Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Myers but not any where near as good
Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Dempsey
Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Melksham
Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Yes
Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
Yes
Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yes, but will not improve as drastically as 2009
Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Will miss 2 Games through injury
Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
No
Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
That will never happen, even if he wins 8 brownlows in a row
Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes. every 3-4 games he will have a ripper
Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
No
Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? [I]Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.
He will be more consistent, and prove to be as exciting

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
No. Will continue to be classy midfielder, but will fail to live up to the extremely high expectations
Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
Towards the end of the season after starting off slow
Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
No, but will play some more games
Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Yes
Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
No, cannot really gauge after 1 season
Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
Will continue to develop
Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
not quite, but close
Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes
Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Etihad
but srsly, backman
How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
With a slight limp
bot srsly, will have a slow start to the season and so will not quite live up to 2008 form
Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
See above about Stanton
Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No, both will find their own life partners, both of the opposite sex
but srsly myers will be serviceable, not quite good enough, but will develop well
Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
Yes
Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
No
Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
Yes, Windy Hill for Bendigo, forward
Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Yes
Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Yes
Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Of course
Will Michael Still play senior football
No
Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
Will put up a good effort, but not as good as McPhee
Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
To a degree. Will be good enough to warrant flashy boots
Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
No
Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
See above
but srsly, Hocking to be pushing for inside roll, will have a better year than Myers
Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
No
Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
No
Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
Yes, but for Bendigo
Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Yes
Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Yes, only VFL though

[Ben the Gooner]

How many wins for H&A season? 15

Final ladder position: 6

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 93 (Fremantle - Rd 2)

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 45 (Adelaide - whenever we play them at AAMI)

Surprise win of the year: St Kilda

Best & Fairest Top-3: Watson, M Williams, Fletcher

Leading Goal kicker: M Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Watson, Fletcher

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Reimers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Dempsey

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Colyer

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Yes (Marigliani, Crameri and J Williams all seem possibilities)

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Not next year, but he'll do a bit to show promise.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Yes

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Not the whole season, but only niggly 1-2 week injuries rather than major things (touch wood)

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? He'll go close

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Yes

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? No

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle? Yes

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? No, but he'll be a good player nonetheless

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Not quite, but he'll go close.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? Best 25 maybe, but not quite cemented in the 22

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? No

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Not quite, but big improvement

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Essendon Football ClubDefence

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Well

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? No, but he'd have to win the Coleman from the back pocket to silence his critics.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? He'll play a role

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Only if Hurley gets jail time :p

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Hard to call. I'll say yes.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No, 3rd tall defender and 3rd tall forward

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes, or at least go close

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes, he soar long time

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? He will improve

Will Michael Still play senior football A little

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No, but he'll play a bit

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Not in 2010, but he'll improve a lot

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? No

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Yes, utility

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? Let's hope not (no offence to the kid, but the 4th choice ruckman shouldn't be playing 15+ games, especially now we've sacked Quinn)

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Yes

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes, and he'll be retained.

:footy:

[centrelink1]

Nice joke with the strikeout effect.

[Wahooti Fandango]

I'll do mine tomorrow.

[Duckworth]

How many wins for H&A season? 12

Final ladder position: 9

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): Fremantle 100

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): Geelong 100

Surprise win of the year: St Kilda

Best & Fairest Top-3: Watson, Hille, Stanton

Leading Goal kicker: Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Fletcher

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Myers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Winderlich

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Melksham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Crameri



Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Nope, injury interrupted again i think.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Nope

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Yes.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? Yes

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? No, but it won't be his fault.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? yes

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? no

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games. yes, he's due for an injury free season.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? He'll become solid.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? no

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? no, I think he'll be a fringe next year.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? yes.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? yes.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? important cog yes, elite cog no.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? yes, well a young one of these players anyway.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? yes.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? CHB

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? He'll be back to his old form.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? No. The nature of his role is that he appears destined to cop criticism for each mistake.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? well, I think that Hurley will be there. He would be in the rotation.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? yes.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? no.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? it appears unlikely. He needs to work on getting rid of the fumbles.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Hille will be the number 1.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? yes. He will go on forever.

Will Michael Still play senior football... don't think so.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? no.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? yes.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Yes. I think Knights likes him and Lovett leaving has helped him stay on the list.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Hocking will be solid. He will be part of the rotation now.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes. Although I hope he isn't the next 'blame' guy.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? I hope so... but don't think so.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? I think he'll get some games.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Nope.

[bombersno1]

How many wins for H&A season?

12

Final ladder position:

7th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):

60 points against Carlton

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):

Geelong, by as many as they want. I'll say 70.

Surprise win of the year:

Bulldogs

Best & Fairest Top-3:


Ryder, Myers, Hurley


Leading Goal kicker:

Gumbleton

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?

Ryder

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?

David Myers and Gumbleton

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?

Bachar Houli


Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?

Travis Coyler


Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?


Injury free, no. But reality is one or two of them might.


Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?

Yes

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?


No, he is about at his limit in my view.


Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?

Yes

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?

No, top 10-15 maybe.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?

No, not unless his efficiency improves.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?

In a new role, yes he will.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?

No, back pocket.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.


The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?

No, will still be inconsistent.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?

Not this year, but in 2011 watch out.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?

Not sure, depends on the position he will play.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?

No unless injuries strike.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?

Yes, is still our best tagger.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?

In this draft he was worth it alone.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?

Yes he will.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?

No.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?

Yes

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?

CHB

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?

Decent after a slow start.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?

Hard to say, he is still average.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

Yep.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?

No, Hurley will.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?

Yes he will, we still need ruckmen.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?

Yes, taking McPhee's spot on the HFF.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?

Yes.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)

Yes he will. AA level.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?

Yes.

Will Michael Still play senior football

No unless injuries to Neagle.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?

Don't think he'll take McPhee's spot.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?

Depends if he wants to.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?

Hopefully not.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

No, handy backup to Myers though.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?

No.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?

Yes, on the wing.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?

No chance.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?

Yes, a few.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?

No

[essendon2008]

How many wins for H&A season?
13

Final ladder position:
7

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
70 Carlton

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
70 Geelong

Surprise win of the year:
Geelong, 2nd meeting

Best & Fairest Top-3:
Watson
Hurley
Gumbleton

Leading Goal kicker:
Gumbleton

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Watson
Hurley

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Hurley

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Not really breakout as much as return to form: McVeigh

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Carlisle

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Yes



Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
No

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Not improve but maintain

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Yes

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
Yes

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
Will deserve to but will always have doubters

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
No

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?
No, but continue to be very good

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Yes

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
Yes

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
Yes

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Yes

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
No

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Yes

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
How can he? But yes if that's possible

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Down back :(

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Slow start but strong middle and late season

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
Never

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Yes

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
Yes

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Yes

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
No

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Yes

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Yes

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Yes

Will Michael Still play senior football
Yes

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
No

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Not quite yet

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Yes. Midfield but off the bench, not starting 18

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No, due to lack of injuries to ruck department

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Yes

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Yes

[Towno78]

How many wins for H&A season? 12

Final ladder position: 9th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): Rich by 68pts

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): Ade by 74pts

Surprise win of the year: WBD Rd 22

Best & Fairest Top-3: Watson, Winderlich, Prismall

Leading Goal kicker: Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? none

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Myers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Not quite Watson like, but Prismall

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Melksham... no brainer

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Quinn




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Yes, and he'll move like he's cemented there

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Consolidate

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? No, but will play 12+ games which is :thumbsu:

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Never, though he deserves to

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? More consistent from Gus this year in a slightly different role due Williams coming in

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? No, but will play more games and be in the mid

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle? No

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Yes

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? No, because he will have a diminished role in the midfield, but will be a hell of a lot better than this year.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? Cement no, but will play more games ~15

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes, between 35 & 45 goals for the year

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? No, slight improvement though

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Almost, this guy will be one of our most important. GUN

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes, bulk up a bit more and should be a little stronger in body contests with the likes of Brown.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Cell block 23b... Na mostly back (though he should spend most of it forward)

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Slow start with min game time and resting forward, then back close to his best in the 2nd half of the season

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? Never (though he silenced me this year)

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Pears will

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Gold Coast

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? Yes, Bendigo... Maybe 8-10 games for EFC

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes, capture it briefly then snap in half

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) At the start of the year definitely, but spending more time forward than ruck in the 2nd half.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Answers itself

Will Michael Still play senior football Yes, just a small taste

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Will miss a lot through injury again, but flashy again when playing

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Yes, will stamp his spot in the team

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Almost, will be very JJ like inside this year

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Yes, will play a lot in the midfield, finally, where he belongs

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? Yes, for Bendigo

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? A few games

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes

[Zahasouvlakis]

How many wins for H&A season? 11

Final ladder position: 9th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): Richmond 73

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): Geelong 59

Surprise win of the year: Adelaide at AAMI

Best & Fairest Top-3: Watson, Winderlich, Hurley

Leading Goal kicker: Neagle

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? none

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Myers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Hocking

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Colyer

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Marigliani




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Yes, will kick 40 for the year

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Yes, top 5 B&F

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? No, 15 games

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Nope, will always have his haters.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes, possibly some midfield time

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? No, don't see him going anywhere unfortunately. Still hope he comes good though.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle? Yes.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Yes

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Close to it.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? No

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? No

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? No

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? In a few years yes, next year no.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Forward

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Gets toward his best later in the year

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? Nope, will continue doing his job each week though

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Hope so

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? No.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No, games he does play - HFF

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Hope so, doubt it.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Yes and sign a 10 year extension
Will Michael Still play senior football 1-5 games

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Will be good in the games he plays

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Hangs on by a thread, again.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes, along with Myers

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Yes, on a wing

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No, keeps developing at Bendigo

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? No, injuries permitting

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes

[Wahooti Fandango]

How many wins for H&A season? 12

Final ladder position: 7

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): Richmond, 80pts

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): Bulldogs, 65pts

Surprise win of the year: Geelong

Best & Fairest Top-3: Ryder, Watson, Stanton

Leading Goal kicker: Hurley

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Ryder

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Slattery (Tyson)

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Hooker

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Melksham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Marigliani

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? No as we will rotate a number of players (Gumbleton, Williams, Hurley)

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? No, will remain at the same level

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? No, but he will play 10+ games.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? Yes

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? No

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? No

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Yes

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Yes

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? No

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? No, he will only get worse

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? No

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? Yes

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Yes

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Forward

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Will start off slowly, but then gradually get back to his best

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? No

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Yes

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Yes

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? Yes and he will become a top 3 ruckman in the comp

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Yes

Will Michael Still play senior football? No

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? Yes

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Yes

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Yes

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? No

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No, but only because Hille and Ryder are ahead of him

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Yes

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes

[BomberFan_23]

How many wins for H&A season?
13
Final ladder position:
6
Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
74 - Melbourne
Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
57 - Adelaide
Surprise win of the year:
Geelong R1
Best & Fairest Top-3:
Watson
Pears
Ryder
Leading Goal kicker:
Williams 60
Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Watson, Pears, Ryder
Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Myers T.Slattery M.Still
Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Prismall GUMBY
Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Melksham
Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
T.Silverlock

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
Yes
Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yes
Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Will play 17
Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
If dons make top 4...Yes
Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
Yes
Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Bit harsh on gus i reckon. Runs his guts out every game!
Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
Yes by kicking 7 goals in a game (dunno which one but it will happen)
Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised?
He was good last season? won't be expecting to much more
Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
We got him for pick 39 so he's already worth it.
Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
Yes
Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
Maybe on the bench. long term injuries will have a big say.
Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Tags the big guns well judd and co. will need him come finals
Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
50+ goals is a pass
Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
Yes
Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
maybe? Ping
Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes! All Australian!
Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Defence.
How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Big men usually take a little longer so don't expect to much to early
Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
might get pushed out i reckon
Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No. But he will still have a good year
Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
Depends where hurley plays?
Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Hope not
Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
No
Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
no
Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he sore? (Not literally.)
yes
Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Yep
Will Michael Still play senior football
Yes will be a surprise packet!
Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
won't need to if hurley goes back with pears fletch hooker etc. But expecting good things from Tyson!
Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Not next year but the year after...Potential all australian small forward 2011
Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes...Just
Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
no but still a fair player
Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
No
Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Yes wing
Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No way lol
Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
hope not that would mean we will have heaps of injuries
Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
will get delisted at the end of the year

[Hodge2Franklin]

IMO the thing in footy that is almost guaranteed is that the handful of clubs at any given time that are being led really strongly will continue to rise.

You are one of them. Forget names or age you guys have the right people in charge.

I think you will play finals again this year, but the difference is that your young team will have had another year to gel together. Much better team than most think and on the path to real success, unlike other delusional hopefuls like Carlton, Melbourne and even the Dogs IMO.

[Noddy Holder]

How many wins for H&A season? 10 - stupid draw

Final ladder position: 10 - stupid draw

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 56 Freo

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 58 Geelong

Surprise win of the year: Hawthorn

Best & Fairest Top-3: Jobe Watson, Paddy Ryder, Brent Prismall

Leading Goal kicker: Mark Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? none -AA selectors hate us
If there are it will be Pears, Ryder or Watson

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Zaharakis

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Gumbleton

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Melksham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? no


Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? yes

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? similar year

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? hopefully

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? yes

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? yes

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? yes

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? no, will be delisted or traded at year's end

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle? yes

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? what hype?

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? no, i think his best is behind him

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? yes

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? fringe

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? no

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? yes

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? yes, could win AA

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? CHB

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? great. will be an awesome partnership with Ryder

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? no

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? no

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? no, Hurley

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? let's hope not

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? no

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? yes

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) yes

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? yes

Will Michael Still play senior football? one or two games

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? yes

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? yes

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? yes

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? no

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? no

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? no

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? no

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? no

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? yes

[Skeeta Olly]

How many wins for H&A season? About 10 to 12

Final ladder position: 7th to 9th.

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): Fremantle - 44

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): Geelong - 63

Surprise win of the year: Port Adelaide

Best & Fairest Top-3: Watson, Stanton and Welsh

Leading Goal kicker: Williams - 50

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? None

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Hurley

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Stanton

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Hardingham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? I hope not.




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? No

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Yes

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? No comment

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Impossible

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes, but not every game.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Depends on Alwyn, but will have a good year.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle? Yes.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Not this year.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? With an injury free preseason.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? Yes.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? Him or Hocking

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Not yet.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Has to and will.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Midfield.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Solid, not outstanding.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? No.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? If he's given a chance in the middle, he could be. Playing KP will kill him.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Not hold down, but will be played there.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? No.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? Bendigo.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? His form will be between 07 and 09.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes until Hille is 100%.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Inspectorman

Will Michael Still play senior football? No.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? Not now, But I hope he's given a chance to.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Not in 2010.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? No.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Will be given first crack if they don't play him as a tagger. Very Good preseason thus far.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Yes. Campbell Brown isn't going to hit himself (he slaps).

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Outside Mid if he works on defensive pressure.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? Yes. Where? Bendigo.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Bendigo.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Point post.

Delist at the end of the year: Laycock, Atkinson and Lonergan (I hope not)/ Fletcher retire.

[bombers3]

How many wins for H&A season?
14
Final ladder position:
6
Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
71 carlton
Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
72 geelong
Surprise win of the year:
western bulldogs
Best & Fairest Top-3:
1.Watson
2. Winderlich
3. Prismall
Leading Goal kicker:
Williams 56

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Watson
Ryder

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Reimers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Dempsey

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?

Coyler

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Yes




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
Yes

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yes

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?

Yes

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
Yes
Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
Never
Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes
Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
No but he will as a mid
Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?
Yes
Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Yes
Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
Yes
Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
No
Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Easily
Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Easily
Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
Yes
Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Easily
Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes
Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
chb
How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Well especially late in the season
Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
Never
Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Yes
Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
No
Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
No
Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
No
Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Yes
Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Yes and All Australian
Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Always
Will Michael Still play senior football
No
Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
No
Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Yes
Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes
Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No
Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes
Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Yes Back Pocket
Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
VFL
Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
VFL
Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Yes

[cAsEy_18]

How many wins for H&A season? Nine

Final ladder position: 10th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 54 - Richmond

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 78 - Adelaide

Surprise win of the year: Bulldogs - Beat them at their own game.

Best & Fairest Top-3: 1. Mark McVeigh 2. Dustin Fletcher 3. Jobe Watson

Leading Goal kicker: Mark Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Watson (Bench)

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Reimers.

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? None, to the extent of Watson.

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Jake Melksham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Marcus Marigliani
Michael Quinn

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Will play 17 games at FF.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? No, but he will play at a similar level, and more people will begin to notice.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Entire season, no, but will only miss 2-3 due to being cautious.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? No, not by the general public, but in essendon's fans eyes, yes.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Yes.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Unfortunately no, Williams will stall his progress.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? I want him to, i'd play him all season, but no, he'll be in and out.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle? He can, he definately can. He won't do it every game next year, but he'll have more big games.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Not justify, but he'll prove to be a vital player.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? No, he'll be used up forward, successfully though.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? He should, but no, he'll be in and out.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? He'll stay in the team all season, not neccesarily best 22 though.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? No, he'll be our #1 goal kicker, but only about 38 goals.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? Yes, the bigger improver, a big year for him.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? He has the potential, but he won't be that high yet.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes, he will claim some big scalps.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Nearly always start back, thrown forward every 3rd game or so when required.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Struggle, he will have a dominant game or 2 late in the year to show he still has it, but in general, a slow year.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? No, i love how hard the bloke tries, he loves the club, but i'm a critic and will remain a critic, he isn't good enough.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes. He'll be inconsistent, but his good games will be outstanding.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? No because we'll have Hurley and Pears down there.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? I'd keep him, but no.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? No, he won't live up to the hype.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes, because Hille will not be fully fit until halfway through the season.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? No doubt, he's amazing.

Will Michael Still play senior football Yes, later in the season when finals are out of the question, we will re-shape our forward line.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No, he won't play a lot, and Slattery is a half back, McPhee is a half forward. However, Slats can play that role.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Yes, yes YES!!!

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Again i would definately keep him, but hmm..no.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No, he'll come off the wing, Myers will partner Watson.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? I hope not.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? I can't see how he'll squeeze in.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Yes, he shouldn't, but he seems to be a favourite of Knights.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? VFL - yes. Not close to AFL.

[Haduken]

How many wins for H&A season?

12

Final ladder position:

7th
Biggest winning margin (and opponent):

92 points. Carlton

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):

56 points. Adelaide

Surprise win of the year:

Geelong. Round 1

Best & Fairest Top-3:

Tayte Pears
Jason Winderlich
Jobe Watson

Leading Goal kicker:

Jay Neagle

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?

Jobe Watson
Jason Winderlich

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?

Michael Hurley

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?

Jason Winderlich

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?

Travis Colyer

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?

Yes


Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?

Yes
Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?

Equal yes, improve no

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?

Yes
Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?

No

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?

No
Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?

Yes
Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?

No
Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?

Yes
Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?

Somewhat
Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?

No
Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?

Not yet. 2011 for mine
Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?

Yes, but only just
Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?

Yes
Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?

No
Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?

Not this year, another 2 or 3 and yes
Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?

Yes

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?

Will start the year at CHB but will move into the Adam McPhee role.
How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?

Passably, will not have a dominant year.
Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?

Nope.
Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

Will step up this year, but not have a breakout just yet.
Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?

Yes, after Hurley is moved to Adam McPhee's role.
Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?

Yes
Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?

No. Will play some as a third tall up forward though and be serviceable.
Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?

No
Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)

Yes
Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?

Most likely.
Will Michael Still play senior football

Will feature in a game or two
Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?

No. Hurley will take it over.
Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?

Will have a good year. Don't know if that equals fulfilling his potential.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?

No, which is a shame.
Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?

Yes
Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?

Yes
Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?

No
Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?

No, Laycock will keep him at bay.
Will Michael Quinn play senior football?

No.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Yes

[muzz777]

How many wins for H&A season? 12.5

Final ladder position: 6

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 84 points, Fremantle round 2

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 55 points, collingwood :(

Surprise win of the year: Geelong round 1

Best & Fairest Top-3: Watson, Pears, Dyson

Leading Goal kicker: Neagle45

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Fletcher

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Myers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Dyson

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Melksham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Hardingham

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? YES

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? YES

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? NO

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? YES

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? NO

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? NO, he will still be inconsistent, thats the position he plays unfortunetly.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? NO

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?

Most definetly, he's a fantastic kick, reader of the play and he is FAST

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? DEFINETLY, but I think he will be a different player than what we have been expecting

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? DOUBTFUL, but he can't do any worse than 2009, so the upside is large.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? In and out of the side this year.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? YES

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Really don't know about this.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? YES

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? YES

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? YES, but he will plateau a bit this year.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Forward

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Slowly, it will take him most of the year to return to form.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? NOPE

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Not for a few seasons yet.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? YES

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Nope, traded to GC

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? Yes, in the backline.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? YES. (I hope so)

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) YES

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? YES and be AA in 2010

Will Michael Still play senior football. In the VFL only.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? NO

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? NOPE

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? YES

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? YES

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? YES

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? On the bench

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? NO

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? VFL

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? NO

Shit that was a LOT of questions, will be interesting to return to it in September and see how we go!

[EFL Boy]

****, I hate the Off-Season. :rolleyes:

[bloodstainbandit]

crystal Ball Thread - 2010 Post your predictions, not hopes, for the 2010 season.

How many wins for H&A season? 12

Final ladder position: 7

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): rd 7 port adelaide 68 points

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): rd 14 adelaide 52 points

Surprise win of the year: rd 10 bulldogs

Best & Fairest Top-3: Prismal, Ryder, Watson

Leading Goal kicker: Williams 42

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Prismal, Ryder

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? David Myers (will be Bombers next captain)

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Brent Prismal (top 6 in the brownlow)

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Melksham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? no




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? if uninterupted preseason from here on - yes

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? no

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? hopefully @ least no major breakdowns

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? close(ish)

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? unfortunately not

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? probably not but will be very solid

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? no

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? absolutelyEdit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle? repeat - absolutely

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? oh yes indeedy

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? yes

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? by the end of the season will have shown huge potential - may need another full pre season

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? yes

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? reckon he'll be ok

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? yes - he's a bewdy

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? definitely has the potential if his hammies hold out

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? yes - will start the season like a cracker

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? defence

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? slowly may play more up forward

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? no

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? will end up being at least his equal (within the next few seasons)

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? yes

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? yes

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? no

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? yes

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) yes - but who will end up our #2 ???

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? yes - will play 2 more seasons

Will Michael Still play senior football I really hope so

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? wrong person to ask - glad Mcflee has Mcflown

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? depends what colour boots he's wearing - reckon he could be very good

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? will need to be at his very best this year

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? will give everything he's got

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? yes

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? eventually by season end yes - running hbf

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? no

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? don't know, should be fun to watch

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? reckon he will plenty vfl

__________________

[Bombermania]

****, I hate the Off-Season. :rolleyes:


Agreed!

Only 12 Saturdays until ROUND 1

[DaSawx]

41 days till the NAB Cup.

[_SYT_]

How many wins for H&A season?
12

Final ladder position:
7th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
Rd 7 Port Adelaide - 77 points

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
Rd 14 Adelaide - 44 points

Surprise win of the year:
Rd 1 Geelong

Best & Fairest Top-3:
Patrick Ryder
Tayte Pears
Brent Prismall

Leading Goal kicker:
Mark Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Ryder

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
David Myers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Angus Monfries

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Jake Melksham (6 games)

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Crameri


Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
No - but he'll be given plenty of chances, to the point of by years end, the majority of Bombers fans will still name him at FF in 'Best 22 for 2011' teams in November 2010.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
No - but he won't slip backwards either. Whether or not that gives him enough to stay ahead of the improvers.....

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
No - but 15+ games sounds sweet to me.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
Hope so. Predict not so.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
No. Even though his form will be more than good enough so that it should happen, unfortunately he's just going to go through his career being one of 'those' players that never truly wins the full support of everyone.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes. A more settled tall structure around him + the addition of Williams will free Gus up to really hurt opposition teams on a regular basis as their main attention is focused elsewhere, at least, in the beginning....

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
No. But he'll play more senior games than not - just not as a FP.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?
Am expecting more of the same..

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Yes, and then some.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
In the midfield, no. Playing as a small forward - perhaps. Doing a job on the small backs, most definitely.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
'Cement' is a strong word in such a young, improving at different rates team... wouldn't be the first player to ve struck with second year blues either. I'd back him right now to be in our Best 22 at years end though.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Best 18, line-ball. Best 22 - yes.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Definitely.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
He'll have his chances - but I think there's a couple others who'll step up/remain more consistent this year who'll be viewed as a more important cog/s in our midfield going forward. I'll be cheering for Sammy though!

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Yes.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Duh. Yes. The young man is becoming a monster. 1-on-1's + defensive sieof his game will keep improving - and not be detrimental to his attacking flair. Am expecting the output from the midfield to improve as well - which will help him look better as well.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
The big question - and really, it is dependent on what we get from 3 names - Neagle, Gumbleton and Hooker. With Hurley, we have the luxury of playing him wherever we need him - and he'll apply himself admirably. I think he'll start in the back 50, and swing forward as the year progresses....

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Typical of a lot of players returning from recos - slow start, gradually improve as the season drags on, never quite reaching the heights we expect of him at his best. Will remain in our Best 22 - and have the Gold Coast snapping at his and our heels to sign him up.....

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
His critics will always be there. He'll never be the most loved player. He's destined to be the unassuming type - the good, some of it very good, work goes unnoticed whilst the bad (and ugly) gets picked up on and he'll be torn to shreds for it still. Will still remain a vital part of our back 6.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Yes. Initially, will come in to the side after the loss of McPhee in an attempt to ease into the speed of AFL - but after spending 1/4 of a game in the middle after Watson goes down with an injury and Myers killing it, he explodes onto the radar of the wider audience and we don't look back from there.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
... really not sure about this one. It'd be great to see him do so.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Yes.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
Depend son injury/form, especially that of Neagle, Gumbleton and Hooker. I'd guesstimate the majority of his time spent in the seniors will be up forward.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Increased confidence with the big bodies around him + better delivery from the midfield, will see his own confidence rise to the point where the many personal failings of his game in '09 are forgotten and we re-discover that gun goal sneak. We need him.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Yes. All the way into AA contention - named as the #2 ruckman in the team - not because he wouldn't fill #1 easily, but his all around the ground flexibility will confuse the selectors to the point where they will simplify his role in the joke of a fictitious team.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
No. He'll morph into a super-human sporting a lengthy Dumbledore-like white beard and announce his intentions and ability to play forever.

Will Michael Still play senior football
Yes, but < 5 games.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
Undoubtedly he'll get a couple chances in the seniors, but I see most of his time being spent with Bendigo.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Eventually, yes. 2010 though...? Improver - reminding fans who may have forgotten about the promise he's long shown.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Career-high 2009 - will need to replicate that in 2010. He'll start the year in the first choice 22, especially with the absence of McPhee and fulfill that role at least as good - but come mid-year, he'll be under hot pressure.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Yes. Wing.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No. But he'll keep improving and give us confidence in our ruck stocks moving forward, especially if we were to lose one (injury/poachers..)

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
No.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
He'll get a taste.

[AS9]

I'll have a go.

How many wins for H&A season?
11 wins.

Final ladder position:
10th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
66 pts, Carlton Rnd 3.

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
81 pts, Adelaide Rnd 14.

Surprise win of the year:
Geelong, Rnd 1.

Best & Fairest Top-3:
Watson, Winderlich, McVeigh.

Leading Goal kicker:
Williams, 41 goals.

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Watson and Ryder.

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Kyle Reimers.

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Hocking or Houli.

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Melksham.

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Yes. Quinn and Marigliani.



Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
Yes but will not dominate the position.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yes, will be one of our stars in 2010.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Yes, thank God.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
No, he will still struggle with the tag.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
No. Would only happen if he could make All Australian or win a Brownlow.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes, but I have a feeling he will be playing a different role.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
So far he is ticking all the right boxes so I am going to say yes.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?
Yes, if he stays fit he will dominate. His form started to taper off when he got injured against Richmond. With a full pre season and injury free year it will see him dominate games.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Not sure there was that much hype originally. So yes, he will have a solid year.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
This one I'm certain of. Mark it in.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
No, very inconsistent end to his 2009 year will see him struggle to cement a spot in 2010 unless we have a bad run with injuries.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Needs to be really. We need senior bodies in the midfield if we are to have any chance of being a finals contender this year.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Yes, will be our leading goal kicker and take a lot of pressure of Monfries.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
No. The reason for this being that McVeigh, Welsh and Hocking will step up to become our best inside midfielders aside Watson.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Not in 2010.


Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes, not significantly though.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Forward. Might overtake Neagle as our key full forward.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Consistant support to Ryder.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
No. See Stanton.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Totally forgot about him. To be honest I believe both him and Gumbleton are the key to our 2010 season. If they step up I believe we can be serious contenders in 2010. So considering I think we will finish 9th the answer is no.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
Yes. Will be a gun.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Yes.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
No.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
No. Doesn't seem to have the hunger. But hopefully he can prove me wrong.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Yes, All Australian.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Yes.

Will Michael Still play senior football
No.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
Not in 2010.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Yes.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
No. Overrated.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Yes, will have a breakout season.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes, will replace McPhee as our swingman.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Yes, in the midfield as a creative midfielder.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No. Ryder, Hille and Laycock are all ahead of him.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Yes.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Yes.

[Son of Whispy]

How many wins for H&A season?
13
Final ladder position:
6th
Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
65 vs Richmond
Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
55 vs Adelaide
Surprise win of the year:
Western Bulldogs
Best & Fairest Top-3:
Watson, Winderlich, Welsh
Leading Goal kicker:
Williams 48
Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Watson, Ryder
Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Hurley, will play more games this year. Still eligible for Rising Star.
Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Winderlich, Prismall
Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Melksham
Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
No



Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
No. Limited pre season won't help
Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yes
Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Yes
Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
Very close
Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
No, he'll always have them
Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes
Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
Not a hope
Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?
Yes
Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Yes
Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
No
Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
Needs another year
Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Yes
Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Depends if he can stay on the park
Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
Yes
Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Yes
Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Very hard to, but will. Remember he had no pre season last year
Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Defense
How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Slow to start. Will play majority up forward
Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
He'll always have them
Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No
Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
No
Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Oh god I hope not. Knights's decision 2 years ago to re-sign him is just about as bad as Ponting choosing to bat first on a green top.
Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
No.
Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Yes
Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Yes. Can become one of the best in the comp, but needs help, which he'll get this year.
Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Can't see him being anyone else...lol. The man is a legend
Will Michael Still play senior football
Yes. He'll be better than Neagle down the track
Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
Between him and Hooker.
Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Yes, and look out for his boots when he does. Pre season helps
Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes
Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Yes
Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes. He may choose boxing after footy
Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Yes, running defender with Dempsey
Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
Good question. Depends on if Knights finally loses patience with Laycock.
Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Yes, but hope not. He's well out of his depth.
Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
No

[morebeer]

How many wins for H&A season?
10

Final ladder position:
9

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
80 Freo

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
80 Geelong

Surprise win of the year:

Best & Fairest Top-3:
Watson, Stanton, Welsh

Leading Goal kicker:
Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
None

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Hurley

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Winderlich

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Hardingham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
No

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
Yes but will not get close to his potential this year

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
No but he is fine the way he is.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
No

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
No. Still a dodgy kick and does not cover enough ground.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
No. Because people love competitive contest players which Stants will never be. He is a quality link player and line runner who needs a tag or else he will hurt the opposition.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
No but he does alright for a permanent forward. Plays his role and gets a bit of it in a tough position.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
No. Dont think he is a natural fwd line player. He plays like a small half back who is not big on a contest.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?
Just injury holding him back. They managed him through last year in the forward line. Would love to see him take Lovetts place as permanent mid.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Not sure what his hype is but he is a solid player. A bit like Stanton in that he is not a competitive contest guy but he does a job.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
No but he will be solid deep back or fwd. Most players really struggle when they get leg injuries at that age.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
Probably. Showed a fair bit last year and fits the game plan well.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Yes. This guy is our best tagger by a mile. Needs to adjust to the game plan but I rate him higher than most here.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Injury free yes. It surprised me that we went so hard for him considering his knee problems.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
Yes. Should have an improved endurance base now but needs to find more of it.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Kennelly maybe. Love Dempsey and hope he gets a crack in midfield if all goes well.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes. Cool, calm and competitive. Its good to know we can put a guy on the Fevola types and know that he will at least do the right things.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Forward hopefully. Best draft pick since Lloyd. Will be a champion.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Strugle. Knee reco for 100kg + guys doesn't usually work out that well.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
No because people want flash over substance. As long as they dont play him on marking options where his lack of length and athleticism is shown up.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No. Dont see it with this guy. Struggles athletically and has bad hands and kicking is erratic. Just picked him too early I rekon.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
Yes eventually. Good size,athletic abilty, balance and competitiveness. Still very raw but I think he complements Pears very well.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
If he is injury free and does not want too much money then yes. Need depth in the ruck stocks but he has a pretty scary injury.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
Yes. The big benefactor to McFumbles defection. Back and Forward.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Yes. The bandwagon is pretty empty too. Plenty of browny points from my pov.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Yes. If Hille or Laycock can help him out he could be approaching b&f top line.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Yes. Freak.

Will Michael Still play senior football
No but since I have never seen him play I would not have a clue.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
Already given that to Darcy but have not seen him play.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Not this year. Still a long way off endurance wise. The penny still hasn't dropped with him either, gets involved with far too much rubbish on field.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes. Like him but his kicking scares the crap out of me. The reason i am hopeful is that it is easy kicks that he is botching. Love his run and carry, suits the gameplan so well.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Probably. Does the hard things and can get the pill. His run with work needs to be improved though.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes. Like Slattery, he just cant play on marking forwards but other than that he is fine.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Yes. While he lacks competitiveness he has a rocket of a boot, can accumulate possessions and has shown flexibility in various positions.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No. Average player.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Yes but not much. Knights will bring him in when the team is sucking and not putting their heads over the ball.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Yes but not well.

[Blueinblood]

Opposition supporters POV


How many wins for H&A season?
9-14
Final ladder position:
6th -10th.. most likely 7 or 8
Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
70, Richmond
Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
60, St Kilda
Surprise win of the year:
Rd 1 Geelong
Best & Fairest Top-3:
Prismall, Watson, Ryder
Leading Goal kicker:
Williams 35-45
Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Watson
Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Myers
Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Lovett Murray, More attacking midfield role...showed good signs last season
Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Melksham easily. 22

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Quinn and Marigliani, Both have the body and could play from Rd 1

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
No, but will improve
Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Similar season...Which would be a great result... must continue form whilst being scrutinised by the opposition.
Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
15 games. Few 1-2 week injuries. Will show everyone what hes madee of.
Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
Not quite
Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
No, will be taken over by some of ur up and coming, quicker mids... still a sold player. Will benefit from less tags later in the season
Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes. Will be a gun

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
No, but will have his chances.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.
He was great last season and you couldnt ask for too much more. If he continues ot break lines and take the opposition on he is doing his job.


Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Yes. Will have a great year, and set up a AA 2011 year

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
No, but will continue to play lockdown roles and do his job for the team.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
Yes. Will grab the small forward, high half forward spot.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Yes, quality tagger and dangerous with the ball.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Yeah will provide a nice foil and go under the radar. 2ish goals a game would be nice.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
Absoloutley. Posseses most qualities needed to play middield. Gives his all, will take another step in 2010.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
No aiming way to high... Think Malceski pre-knee.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Will be similar..But may be studied more and therefore exposed on occasion.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Forward

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Will play well, and spend far more time up front...expect 30 goals at least.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
No, Wont be in the team come the end of the year.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No, but will cement a place in the back 6.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
No.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
No Chance

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
Around 12. Will play where he is needed depending on injuries and suspension. Will show signs. One to work with.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Yes, will prosper with some bigger bodies down there and more responsibility.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Yes. Best youve got and allows Hille to play up front alot more.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Yes.

Will Michael Still play senior football
No. Not unless you get alot of injuries

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
Not this year, but eventually.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Later on in the season he will improve alot. Good plyer early on.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes, but he must grab his chances.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No, will not improve on this year, but will play around 15 games.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Definately. You big improver of 2010

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Yes. Wing

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
Yes. Adds alot more versatility to the team and lets ryder and hille play forward.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Yup.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Yes.

[ant555]

Nice work Blueinblood but one point. The Myers question was based on the fact that when he came back from injury towards the end of the year he was used soley as a midfielder for Bendigo and his clearance work was exceptional. Yes it was at VFL level but he was winning the clearances easily despite the fact that we where losing the hitouts badly.
It was some of the best work i have seen outside of AFL level and he was doing it on a weekly basis.
The real issue he is going to have is with his pace IMO. Despite winning a lot of the ball in the Bendigo games he looked terribly slow. I dont think he will have the pace of the mark to play in the back 6 .

[TeamHurley]

Nice work Blueinblood but one point. The Myers question was based on the fact that when he came back from injury towards the end of the year he was used soley as a midfielder for Bendigo and his clearance work was exceptional. Yes it was at VFL level but he was winning the clearances easily despite the fact that we where losing the hitouts badly.
It was some of the best work i have seen outside of AFL level and he was doing it on a weekly basis.
The real issue he is going to have is with his pace IMO. Despite winning a lot of the ball in the Bendigo games he looked terribly slow. I dont think he will have the pace of the mark to play in the back 6 .

Ant have you got any insight into Myers pace, or lack of it?
I thought he had decent pace (I havent seen much of him so dont have much to base that on). Was he slow when we drafted him or has he lost pace from bulking up or some other factor?

[TeamHurley]

How many wins for H&A season? 12

Final ladder position: 8

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 65 Carlton

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 45 Geelong

Surprise win of the year: Geelong

Best & Fairest Top-3: 1. Watson 2. Winderlich 3. Welsh

Leading Goal kicker: Mark Williams

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? none

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Myers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Angus or Ryder.

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Melksham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Quinn

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Yes 40 goals +

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Yes

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Not quite. Will do his hammy and scare the s**t out of everyone but will miss 3 weeks.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? Doesnt have the flash outside game to be put in the top-5. Top 10 maybe.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Yes

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes, it is angus's year.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
You would think its now or never for Jetta. Fingers crossed but not overly confident.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?

I think the only thing holding him back is his back.... If he gets that right he will have an explosive season. Smoky for the brownlow if he puts his best together consistantly.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Havent noticed the hype. He will have a good year.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Yes lock him into your dreamteam.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? No not cement. Might get games as a small forward.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Yes. Our best tagger. Hopefully gets his pace and disposal back to what it used to be.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes. Keeping in mind we also got pick 25.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? Yes, needs to find the ball more often. Have read he is bulking down and working on his endurance.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Just hope he can stay on the park another season. Wont reach those heights but will continue to develop.


Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Pears has had a baptism of fire and stood up. Should continue to improve but will probably get some bags kicked on him.


Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Probably CHB but maybe up forward depending how the forward line is functioning.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Will struggle a bit. But will still be good to be back in the team.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? Doubt it. But getting to the age where he might come into his own.


Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Depending on where Hurley is. High hopes for Hooker.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Yes Chook to dominate this year.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? May get an oppurtunity in the forward line.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Yes. Hopefully no more bad luck for froggy.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) Yes.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Yes

Will Michael Still play senior football? Might get a shot in the forward line.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? Hardingham? Hooker? NLM? Havent seen much of Tyson so cant really commnent.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Will carve it up and hopefully Reimer Cambell brown.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Yes.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Will rotate through the guts. Him and Myers will help Watson on the inside.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Had some good games towards the end of the season. If he could play like that consistantly you would think so.


Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Depending on his form. After the initial hype he hasnt done that much. Maybe looking at a small defenders role?

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? No chance.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? Hopefully he develops at bendigo.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? VFL - yes.

[qwertyboy]

How many wins for H&A season?
12 Wins
Final ladder position:
7th on percentage.
Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
60 points. North Melbourne.
Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
40 points. Western Bulldogs.
Surprise win of the year:
Adelaide.
Best & Fairest Top-3:
1st-Jason Winderlich 2nd-Brent Prismall 3rd-Jobe Watson
Leading Goal kicker:
Jay Neagle with 35.
Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Brent Prismall, Jason Winderlich and Tayte Pears
Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Michael Hurley is the obvious one. However Slattery will do well do.
Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Jason Laycock. Will take the AFL by storm.
Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Jake Melsham, 10 games.
Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Yes, Marigliani, Crameri and Quinn.
Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
Yes however he will still have his critics over his weight.
Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
No but he will have another solid year.
Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
No but will have a good year none the less.
Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
No but will become a top 3 clearance player.
Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
No but will improve on last year.
Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes he will step up and become a player like LeCras for the eagles last year.
Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
No however will become a regualar in our 22.
Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.
Yes he will be our top midfielder and break into the top 10 mids bracket.
The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?
Yes will become a very important cog.
Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Yes will have a great season with AA bench selction.
Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
In spurts but not consistently.
Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
Yes he will take Andrew Lovett's spot even though he might not have his explosive pace.
Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Will be on the fringes however stay in based on past performances.
Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Yes will be a great goalkicker/assist player.
Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
No but will play more of a half forward role.
Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Yes he will be a gun.
Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes AA selection BP
Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
CHF as Pears Hooker and Fletcher will hold the backs together.
How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Very nicely should play more up forward and will let Laycock play some good footy.
Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
Yes and keep Hardongham out aswell.
Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No but will become a good player just not as a inside mid.
Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
Yes will really improve without the pressure of palying ruck.
Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Yes he will be an imprtant player for us.
Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
No will play about 8 and mostly as a swingman.
Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Yes and improve on that.
Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Yes will keep improving however won't become a superstar just yet.
Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
No will start to show a bit more age and play less games maybe a dozen.
Will Michael Still play senior football
Yes and will struggle but play well for Bendigo.
Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
Not yet will play more defensive at first and become important when injuries start to hit.
Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Yes will be back to his best and more.
Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes but only just similar to this year proving his worth towards the end.
Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Yes will be a gun next year.
Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes our very own swingman.
Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
No but will be fringes again and may request a trade.
Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No 5 tops. Will play 1st ruck all year at Bendigo.
Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Yes same as last year though much more dpth this year.
Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Yes but will be fustrating to watch!

[windyhill]

Post your predictions, not hopes, for the 2010 season.

How many wins for H&A season?
11....
Final ladder position:
8....
Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
Freo 49....
Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
briz 50....
Surprise win of the year:
geel....
Best & Fairest Top-3:
Stanton. Watson. Hurley

Leading Goal kicker:
Gus....
Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Stanton
Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Is Gumby 21 ?

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Jetta
Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Melky
Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Yes....


Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
No....
Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yes, always was with sheedy gone
Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
No, will miss 3-4
Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
No, kicking is still below average (hands elite)
Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
Probably his biggest fan, will he ? No, people too stubborn
Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes, the older he gets the better he`ll become
Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
Yes. Must get over his ego though.
Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?
Yes, if his body lets him
Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Yes, full pre-season, look ****ing out.
Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
Yes, only neded to add muscle.
Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Yes....
Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes....

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
Yes....
Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
No....
Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Staus quo
Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Down back
How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Inspirationaly
Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
No, much like Stants
Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Yes. I have maintained the faith
Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
No....
Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Yes....
Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
No....
Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Yes, think coming off a knee reco, the little gem will be back to his rip roaring best.
Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Hille back up
Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Yes. Icon of the game.
Will Michael Still play senior football
Yes, 4-5 games
Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
No....
Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Again, must get body right.
Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes, must get rid of brain explosions
Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
No, too similar.
Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes...
Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Yes, in the guts, off half back
Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No....
Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Yes....Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
No.


windyhill

[U Got Reimered]

How many wins for H&A season? 12

Final ladder position: 8th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 72 Vs Carlton Round 3

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 51 Vs Geelong Round 12

Surprise win of the year: Geelong Round 1

Best & Fairest Top-3: Brent Stanton, Jobe Watson, Mark McVeigh

Leading Goal kicker: Michael Hurley

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Jason Laycock

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? David Myers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Jason Winderlich

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Jake Carlisle

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? No

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? More so than 2009, but not fully yet

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? Yes

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Yes

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? Not quite

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Hopefully

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? I pick 2 games on 1 game off.. So getting more consistent

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Doubtful

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Yes, and more
Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Definately, starting with 35 possessions, 2 goals against Geelong in Round 1

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Lock it in..

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? Yes. Has definately bulked up during off season

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Without a doubt

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Based on his first season with us he will. Will miss out on being our number one goal scorer by 5 goals. M. Murley 62 Goals. M. Williams 57 Goals.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? Yes

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? Well and truely on his way already

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? If he does we are in for one hell of a ride

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Half Forward

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Start exctremely slow, in the forward line, moving to 50/50 ruck with Ryder

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? Not a chance, unless he developes into more of a tagger

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? No, that's Hocking.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Yes

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Yes, after the conclusion of the season on the other hand, who knows?

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? Yes, as Half-Back Flanker

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? not quite, but extremely close

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) By season's end, we will be the ONLY club with 2 players becoming All-Australian ruckman

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Legend.. Nothing left to prove

Will Michael Still play senior football Yes, but not establish himself until 2011

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? No! McPhee's spot would be obsolete once Slattery joins the scene. Come very close to getting the Rising Star Award (won by Hurley)

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? Reimers is more the type to fill McPhee's spot, with better skill

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? I can't see a player leaving our senior list before the season is over

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Yes, definately

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? I believe so

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? Yes, Dempsey, T. Slattery and Houli as running defenders ;)

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? Not a chance

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? If we are desparate, even then only maybe (and I wish this wasn't the case, because believe it or not I really do like him)

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes (VFL)

[TheDon35]

)

How many wins for H&A season? 14

Final ladder position: 5

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 55

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 45

Surprise win of the year: Geelong Round 1

Best & Fairest Top-3: Pris, Jobe, Ryder

Leading Goal kicker: Neagle

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Ryder & Jobe

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Reimers, Myers, Hurley

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Houli, Pris

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Hardigan

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Yes

Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Yes

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? No

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Yes

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? Not quite

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? No

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Yes

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? Yes

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? No

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? Yes

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? Yes but not for 22 games

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? Yes.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Don’t know

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? Yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? No

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? If fit all year - Kenelly yes, Mcleod no

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? Yes

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? Back

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Below par

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? no

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Not this year

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? Not unless injuries allow opportunities.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? Yes,

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? 10 games. Where depends on who is injured.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? Needs to

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) ? Yes

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? Probably

Will Michael Still play senior football No

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? Will hopefully carve out his own identity

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? yes

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? no

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? no

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? I believe so

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where No, we are in trouble if he does

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? Not a chance

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? yes

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? Yes

[hank31]

How many wins for H&A season?
13
Final ladder position:
6
Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
78 Fremantle
Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
50 Adelaide
Surprise win of the year:
Geelong
Best & Fairest Top-3:
Prismall; Dempsey; Ryder
Leading Goal kicker:
Williams
Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Watson
Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
K.Reimers
Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Prismall
Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Colyer
Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
I think most of them can push for a spot!
Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
Fingers Crossed he can put all the pieces together!
Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yes
Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Yes
Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
Yes
Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
Nope.
Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes
Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
Saw it up on someone else’s before, Jarred Harbrow idea sounds good!
Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.
The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?
Yes
Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
What hype? Lol but if there is a heap I think he can.
Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
Yes, he is too much of a proud bloke not to!
Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
No
Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Yes
Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Yes
Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
Yep, love the hardnut style of footy he plays!
Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Well not quite Mcleod or Kenelly but close to it!
Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes
Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Defence
How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
FF, swapping in the ruck with ryder.
Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
No
Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Yes
Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
No
Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Trade Bait.
Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
No
Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
Yes
Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Yes
Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Yes, of course!
Will Michael Still play senior football
Yes
Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
Yes
Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Yes
Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
Yes
Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
He or myers, we could do with a trio of them rather than a pair.
Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes
Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Depends if he is keen on the hard ball. Never used to be, so no.
Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
Hopefully 8-10.
Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
No
Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
No, he is still a pencil.

[YouveBeenReimered]

How many wins for H&A season? 10

Final ladder position: 9th/10th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent): 64 vs Port Adelaide

Biggest losing margin (and opponent): 82 vs Geelong

Surprise win of the year: We'll beat Hawthorn again, and may even win interstate!

Best & Fairest Top-3: 1. Watson, 2. McVeigh, 3. Ryder

Leading Goal kicker: Williams (58)

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)? Watson, Ryder with McVeigh and Hille outside chances

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)? Hurley and Reimers

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)? Prismall, Stanton (hopefully), Winderlich, Neagle

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games? Melksham

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football? Doubt it




Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward? Yes, he'll kick 40-50 goals should he stay fit

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season? If his kicking is anything like last night, modt definitely. Really have loved his improvement

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season? Probably not, but anything around 15 games will be great for us

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket? He's just about there, the only players clearly ahead of him for now are Ablett and Judd

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all? Probably not, but that has nothing to do with how he plays. He will always have doubters. I hope he finds some consistency

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games? Williams will help him a great deal. he has less responsibility to kick goals, so he can play up the ground a bit more and have more involvment

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket? I think he will. If his confidence is up, then he certainly can't be ignored. A confident Jetta is a sight to behold. Very fun to watch

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle? I think he can. Last year was a very good year by him, and he's at 100% now and primed to go. He and Reimers are vital to cover for the loss of Lovett

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype? I'd hope so. Have to wait and see though. I've not seen anything that's convinced me just yet, but he's finally had a full pre season so let's see how 2010 pans out for him. Hopefully it's a gooden!

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form? If he does, we'll get ver, very close to finals, despite our tough fixture. I'm optimistic that he can. Spike in form spells great news for us, especially with Watson receiving a hard tag each week

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22? May find it hard, but he certainly has the talent to. His disposal efficiency and cool head at such a young age tells it all

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22? Without question

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)? If he kicks 50+ goals then yes. And I think he will do just that, so yes

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield? If he continues being a hard nut in amongst the packs every week winning the hard footy, then I'll be more than pleased for him to stay in the 22.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender? He has the potential to. Stay on the park and anything is possible.

Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season? If he does then :eek: we will have an absolute legend on our hands

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football? In the forward line I'd say. He will go down in defence a fair bit as well though. It will also depend on injuries

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction? Might take a while to get going, but after shrugging off some rust, he should be back to being David Hille

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics? He silenced me last year. I'm officially on his bandwagon now. His courage can't be questioned. And anyone that does is a moron.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Nae

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB? I'd think so yes

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season? It will all depend on this season I guess. If bellchambes keeps on improving, Laycock could find himself 4th in line and ultimately could be put on the trade table

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where? He won't play that many, if he plays it will be to fill a void in the forward line OR back line

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form? I certainly hope so. He was a big dissapointment last season and his frontal pressure is a key for us

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.) No Hilley will take that mantle back, but Ryder will definitely be the best number 2 ruckman in the land. He resting up forward can't hurt us either

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher? If he continues his trend of getting better with age, then yes

Will Michael Still play senior football All depends on Gumbleton, Hurley and Neagle (and to a lesser extent Daniher)

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully? I think they will give that to NLM

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential? If he remains injury free then he could. But if he doesn't, not to be alarmed. He's still young and has many successful years ahead of him

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010? Yes

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for? Doubt it

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22? Probably, whether he should though, is another question

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where? If he does, it will be off the half back flank. Not sure whether he will get regular footy though

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games? Probably not. He may get games if Hille/Ryder go down with injury or suspension

Will Michael Quinn play senior football? I think he might, not a great deal of it though

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football? He'll definitely play VFL footy - no question

[AS9]

I'll have a go.

How many wins for H&A season?
11 wins.

Final ladder position:
10th

Biggest winning margin (and opponent):
66 pts, Carlton Rnd 3.

Biggest losing margin (and opponent):
81 pts, Adelaide Rnd 14.

Surprise win of the year:
Geelong, Rnd 1.

Best & Fairest Top-3:
Watson, Winderlich, McVeigh.

Leading Goal kicker:
Williams, 41 goals.

Which EFC players will make the AA team (if any)?
Watson and Ryder.

Which U21 player will have a Pears-like breakout season (if any)?
Kyle Reimers.

Which 21+ player will have a Watson-like breakout season (if any)?
Hocking or Houli.

Who, of our first-year National Draft players will play the most senior games?
Melksham.

Will any of our rookie-listed players play senior football?
Yes. Quinn and Marigliani.



Will Jay Neagle finally cement Full Forward?
Yes but will not dominate the position.

Will Ricky Dyson improve on his breakout 2009 season?
Yes, will be one of our stars in 2010.

Will Scott Gumbleton finally stay on the field for an entire season?
Yes, thank God.

Will Jobe Watson break into the top-5 midfielders bracket?
No, he will still struggle with the tag.

Will Brent Stanton silence his doubters, once and for all?
No. Would only happen if he could make All Australian or win a Brownlow.

Will Angus Monfries finally display his best more frequently than every 4-5 games?
Yes, but I have a feeling he will be playing a different role.

Will Leroy Jetta cement a place as a Forward Pocket?
So far he is ticking all the right boxes so I am going to say yes.

Will Jason Winderlich finally deliver what he's so often promised? Edit: I should clarify that this is in response to Winderlich having a brilliant game in the midfield, followed by 3-4 solid games, a brilliant game up forward, then a few more solid games.

The question is asking: Can he step up and consistently tear games open in the middle?
Yes, if he stays fit he will dominate. His form started to taper off when he got injured against Richmond. With a full pre season and injury free year it will see him dominate games.

Will Brent Prismall justify the hype?
Not sure there was that much hype originally. So yes, he will have a solid year.

Will Mark McVeigh re-capture his 2008 form?
This one I'm certain of. Mark it in.

Will David Zaharakis cement a spot in the 22?
No, very inconsistent end to his 2009 year will see him struggle to cement a spot in 2010 unless we have a bad run with injuries.

Will Andrew Welsh remain in our best 22?
Needs to be really. We need senior bodies in the midfield if we are to have any chance of being a finals contender this year.

Will Mark Williams warrant the #16 selection(if that's possible to gauge after 1 season)?
Yes, will be our leading goal kicker and take a lot of pressure of Monfries.

Will Sam Lonergan take the next step and become an important cog in our midfield?
No. The reason for this being that McVeigh, Welsh and Hocking will step up to become our best inside midfielders aside Watson.

Will Courtenay Dempsey reach McLeod/Kennelly-heights as a rebounding defender?
Not in 2010.


Will Tayte Pears improve on his 2009 season?
Yes, not significantly though.

Where will Michael Hurley play the majority of his football?
Forward. Might overtake Neagle as our key full forward.

How will David Hille play coming off a knee reconstruction?
Consistant support to Ryder.

Will Henry Slattery finally silence his critics?
No. See Stanton.

Will David Myers be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Totally forgot about him. To be honest I believe both him and Gumbleton are the key to our 2010 season. If they step up I believe we can be serious contenders in 2010. So considering I think we will finish 9th the answer is no.

Will Cale Hooker hold down CHB?
Yes. Will be a gun.

Will Jason Laycock be on the senior list at the conclusion of the season?
Yes.

Will Darcy Daniher play 15+ games? If so, where?
No.

Will Alwyn Davey recapture his early 2007 form?
No. Doesn't seem to have the hunger. But hopefully he can prove me wrong.

Will Patrick Ryder remain our #1 ruckman? How high he soar? (Not literally.)
Yes, All Australian.

Will Dustin Fletcher.. Remain Dustin Fletcher?
Yes.

Will Michael Still play senior football
No.

Will Tyson Slattery fill McPhee's spot successfully?
Not in 2010.

Will Kyle Reimers fulfill his potential?
Yes.

Will Jarrod Atkinson remain on our senior list at the conclusion of 2010?
No. Overrated.

Will Heath Hocking be the partner Watson's been crying out for?
Yes, will have a breakout season.

Will Nathan Lovett-Murray remain in our first-choice 22?
Yes, will replace McPhee as our swingman.

Will Bachar Houli consolidate a starting-22 position? Where?
Yes, in the midfield as a creative midfielder.

Will Thomas Bellchambers play 15+ games?
No. Ryder, Hille and Laycock are all ahead of him.

Will Michael Quinn play senior football?
Yes.

Will Christian Bock play senior (VFL) football?
Yes.
How did we all go?

I got a few totally wrong including Ricky Dyson to be a star in 2010. Ryder All Australian,Williams leading goal kicker. And I was totally wrong about Zaharakis.

[Kong]

Still waiting for the B&F results, as well as the trade/delisting period.

[Skeeta Olly]

I reckon I've looked at this thread 5 times this year.

Not good.

[kelvin_sheedy]

How many wins for H&A season? 7

Final ladder position: 13th[B]


Pretty close Kelv you old dog. ;)