2017 Non Crows AFL Discussion Thread

[Elite Crow]

He's right. The loss of Enright means Geelongs defense is greatly weakened so can't be in the 8

But yeah, put Port and Collingwood in there ...

I think Geelong will dip but not crash out of the 8.

This year is going to be a ripper I reckon with a heap of teams giving themselves a chance of making it. I think you can rule out:

Brisbane
Carlton
Gold Coast
North

So if things go wrong for some top 8 sides, there will be clamour to see who gets in.

I can see North coming out, possibly West Coast if Nic Nat is out for most of the year. The Hawks could drop out if O'Meara is injured.
If we cop injuries to a key midfielder or 2, we would be in strife. Obvioulsy I hope I'm wrong on the last point.

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

I can see Dogs getting a hangover. GC can actually surprise some teams. Saints could push top 4 if Riewoldt can squeeze another top shelf season out. GWS might fold under pressure of being top dogs.

Only constant is Sydney will be top 4.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

How are the Hawks recruits going? Any word on Ryan Burton?

I could go over to their board I guess but I prefer to remain insular

 

[subaru]

I can see Dogs getting a hangover. GC can actually surprise some teams. Saints could push top 4 if Riewoldt can squeeze another top shelf season out. GWS might fold under pressure of being top dogs.

Only constant is Sydney will be top 4.

Dogs will be the Leicester ( who are in danger of being relegated)of the AFL I reckon.
Teams will work them out this year as all last year they were under the radar and underestimated because of injuries.

I have had Sydney dropping every year for the last 6 so I'm going the "George Costanza Rule of Opposite" - and picking them for the flag!

Can't see any players that have stood out for a year making anything other than a short term impact so counts out an Essendon miracle resurgence and a Ryder led premiership.

As long as Jake Neade is getting picked Port are the last team I'm worrying about.

 

[fabs33]

How are the Hawks recruits going? Any word on Ryan Burton?

I could go over to their board I guess but I prefer to remain insular

Check in one of the Doedee threads.

 

[subaru]

I read your 2017 ladder prediction on your board, are you still backing Port Power for a top 4 finish?

 

[Bicks]

When do we play the Roos?

 

[subaru]

When do we play the Roos?

We'll get them when their "kids" play the game of their lives probably !

 

[Apsaalooke]

And now they're talking about moving their best defender in Taylor into the forward line ......will Geelong have any quality experience in their defense?

They're presuming their only 2 decent players will never let the ball go back past centre

 

[FR0GGY]

When do we play the Roos?

Maybe we can drop hartigan again.

 

[fabs33]

Jobe to Heppell ......mate i am really happy that you took the Captaincy from me" ...winc

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So Jobe, have you found your Brownlow medal yet?

 

[Large 1]

Janus top 8 2017
GWS Syd Crows Port WB Pies Hawks Essendon.

Hard to predict, but WC are way ahead of Essendon, Collingwood and Port even without Nic Nat.

IMO Port (like about 12-14) teams could make the 8 if things go right. The difference teams like Port, Collingwood Saints (to a lesser extent) and Melbourne need a lot to go right. But one preseason can make a big difference (i.e crows 2012-2013 and Freo 2015-2016).

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

When do we play the Roos?

They may as well play younger guys as they are rebuilding anyway.

 

[Sanders]

Port, Collingwood and Essendon won't be anywhere near the top 8

Collingwood might

 

[DD#23]

I can see North coming out, possibly West Coast if Nic Nat is out for most of the year. The Hawks could drop out if O'Meara is injured.
If we cop injuries to a key midfielder or 2, we would be in strife. Obvioulsy I hope I'm wrong on the last point.

have to say I think you're definitely not wrong, best we could do is hope we don't cop the injuries...

 

[FR0GGY]

Saints the bolter imo

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

Collingwood might

Name 5 teams with a worse defense

 

[Sanders]

Name 5 teams with a worse defense

Pretty good midfield still, and top 8 isn't that high a pass mark

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

Pretty good midfield still, and top 8 isn't that high a pass mark

They burnt me last year. I had picked them top 4. Still bitter. Midfield is elite though.

 

[Pea Nut]

They burnt me last year. I had picked them top 4. Still bitter. Midfield is elite though.

Sorry, how in the hell did you pick them for top 4 ?? Remember Buckley is coach. I had a significant amount of money on them to miss the 8 and it paid out in full half way through the season !! I don't really see them improving this year either myself.

 

[Ramify]

Name 5 teams with a worse defense

I wouldnt worry about that.
My source tells me Bucks is planning on sending Pendles down to full back this year.

 

[Scorpus]

Collingwood won't make the 8 because their forward line and defence is shit

 

[Sanders]

Collingwood won't make the 8 because their forward line and defence is shit

Money to be made then. Fill your boots

 

[MRB37]

Saints the bolter imo

Yep. I'm big on them this year. Added Brown and Carlisle to finally get some tall timber down back + more midfield depth and they have a sneaky good forward line as well.

 

[Geoffa32]

Hard to predict, but WC are way ahead of Essendon, Collingwood and Port even without Nic Nat.

IMO Port (like about 12-14) teams could make the 8 if things go right. The difference teams like Port, Collingwood Saints (to a lesser extent) and Melbourne need a lot to go right. But one preseason can make a big difference (i.e crows 2012-2013 and Freo 2015-2016).

Who plays key forward during the 5+ games Dixon wont play.

Yes they can have Trengove Ruck and Ryder up forward. But that is essentially the same set up they had this year. Ryder is not that great a foward either. Neither is Trengove.

Their other options are Eddy, Clurey or Westhoff as a key forward.

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