2022 AFLTM Season Preview

fightingfury_88 · Jan 28, 2022

Team previews for the upcoming 2022 AFLTM season will be posted in this thread. Included in these previews will be a quick summary of the previous season, list changes from the previous season and a prediction on the team's finishing place for the upcoming season. Teams will be posted in alphabetical starting with Adelaide Lions.

Feel free to have your own say in this thread and by voting in the poll attached to this thread. Good luck to all teams for 2022!

fightingfury_88 · Jan 28, 2022

Adelaide Lions 2022 AFLTM Season Preview

List
Manager
Roylion
Senior List
1. Callum Ah Chee - $225,000 (1)
2. Jed Anderson - $468,000 (3)
3. Harris Andrews - $360,000 (3)
4. Lachlan Ash - $325,000 (3)
5. Jack Bowes - $593,000 (3)
6. Angus Brayshaw - $450,000 (4)
7. Jack Carroll - $95,000 (1)
8. Zaine Cordy - $220,000 (1)
9. David Cuningham - $188,000 (1)
10. Joe Daniher - $830,000 (3)
11. Sam Day - $200,000 (2)
12. Sam Draper - $500,000 (3)
13. Luke Dunstan - $315,000 (1)
14. Corey Durdin - $115,000 (1)
15. Josh Gibcus - $145,000 (2)
16. Oliver Henry - $145,000 (1)
17. George Hewett - $454,000 (1)
18. Jason Horne-Francis - $145,000 (2)
19. Zak Jones - $315,000 (1)
20. Jake Kolodjashnij - $375,000 (2)
21. Rory Laird - $810,000 (3)
22. Brayden Maynard - $423,000 (1)
23. Lincoln McCarthy - $240,000 (3)
24. Andrew McGrath - $597,000 (2)
25. Oscar McInerney - $323,000 (2)
26. Lewis Melican - $225,000 (2)
27. Jesse Motlop - $105,000 (2)
28. Lachlan Plowman - $225,000 (2)
29. Esava Ratugolea - $200,000 (2)
30. Cameron Rayner - $625,000 (4)
31. Jack Ross - $285,000 (3)
32. Adam Saad - $338,000 (1)
33. Dylan Shiel - $540,000 (3)
34. Henry Smith - $90,000 (1)
35. Rhys Stanley - $188,000 (1)
36. Brandon Starcevich - $225,000 (2)
37. James Stewart - $260,000 (2)
38. Riley Thilthorpe - $540,000 (3)
39. Rhylee West - $188,000 (1)
Veterans
40. Harry Cunningham - $0 (1)
41. Michael Hibberd - $135,000 (1)
Rookie List
42. Ryan Lester - $85,000 (1)
43. Rhys Mathieson - $85,000 (1)
44. Sam Mayes - $85,000 (1)
45. Sam Reid - $85,000 (1)
46. Gary Rohan - $85,000 (1)

2021 Finish: 2 wins, 13 losses, 18343 points for, 15th place

In: Jed Anderson (trd), Lachlan Ash (trd), Zaine Cordy (trd), Joe Daniher (trd), Josh Gibcus (ND), Jason Horne-Francis (ND), Jesse Motlop (ND), Sam Reid* (FA), James Stewart (trd), Future 3rd Rd Pick (Melb)
Out: Brayden Ainsworth (del), Zac Bailey (trd), Connor Ballenden (del), Jarrod Brander (FA), Jarrod Cameron* (del), Harrison Jones (trd), Ned Moyle* (trd), Luke Shuey (trd), Dylan Stephens (trd), Daniel Venables* (del)

Average Age (Rank): 25.5 (5th)
Best addition: Jason Horne-Francis - via Pick 1 in the National Draft
Biggest loss: Luke Shuey - via trade with Sale Jets
MVP: Rory Laird
Rising Star: Lachlan Ash

Adelaide Lions Predicted Best Team
B: Brayden Maynard - Harris Andrews - Jack Bowes
HB: Lachlan Ash - Jake Kolodjashnij - Adam Saad
C: Dylan Shiel - Andrew McGrath - Zak Jones
HF: Jed Anderson - Joe Daniher - Harry Cunningham
F: Rhys Stanley - Riley Thilthorpe - Jason Horne-Francis
R: Oscar McInerney - Luke Dunstan - Rory Laird
INT: Angus Brayshaw - George Hewett - Sam Draper - Cameron Rayner - Lincoln McCarthy - Sam Day - James Stewart
Coach: Roylion

Summary: Adelaide are a team that has slowly been building over the past couple of years after bottoming out. Despite finishing 15th in 2021, the club now has a solid clutch of young talent and should now set it sights on pushing towards finals. Rory Laird is an absolute star but the depth does drop off fairly quickly afterwards with much of the next wave still developing. Nabbing Jason Horne-Francis is a fantastic get for now and the future but the improvement in the likes of Ash, Bowes, McGrath, Thilthorpe and Rayner will largely dictate just how far this team can go in 2022. I'm predicting that Adelaide surprise a few in 2022 and are right in contention for a shock finals berth right until the end. Missing out on finals won't be a failure for the Lions, but a more competitive season is a must.

2022 Prediction: 9th

fightingfury_88 · Jan 29, 2022

Ballarat Dragons 2022 AFLTM Season Preview

List
Manager
fightingfury_88
Senior List
1. Leek Alleer - $105,000 (2)
2. Noah Answerth - $188,000 (1)
3. Jarrod Berry - $400,000 (2)
4. Sam Berry - $195,000 (1)
5. Jye Caldwell - $325,000 (5)
6. Adam Cerra - $380,000 (2)
7. Samuel Collins - $225,000 (2)
8. Josh Daicos - $318,000 (4)
9. Sean Darcy - $878,000 (5)
10. Luke Davies-Uniacke - $376,000 (3)
11. Thomson Dow - $280,000 (4)
12. Liam Duggan - $367,000 (2)
13. Josh Dunkley - $845,000 (4)
14. Brayden Fiorini - $544,000 (5)
15. Caleb Graham - $188,000 (1)
16. Tom Green - $418,000 (4)
17. Eric Hipwood - $495,000 (3)
18. Ben Hobbs - $145,000 (2)
19. Jacob Hopper - $350,000 (1)
20. Dan Houston - $414,000 (5)
21. Dougal Howard - $225,000 (1)
22. Nathan Kreuger - $240,000 (3)
23. Ed Langdon - $349,000 (2)
24. Griffin Logue - $225,000 (1)
25. Luke McDonald - $400,000 (4)
26. Daniel McStay - $240,000 (3)
27. Lloyd Meek - $200,000 (2)
28. Gryan Miers - $300,000 (2)
29. Callum Mills - $552,000 (1)
30. James Rowbottom - $600,000 (4)
31. Samson Ryan - $115,000 (1)
32. Ivan Soldo - $270,000 (2)
33. Zac Taylor - $120,000 (2)
34. Zane Trew - $90,000 (1)
35. Brandon Walker - $140,000 (1)
36. Chad Wingard - $495,000 (2)
37. Hayden Young - $343,000 (4)
Veterans
38. Jeremy Cameron - $135,000 (1)
39. Sam Docherty - $270,000 (2)
40. Jackson Macrae - $540,000 (2)
41. Tom Mitchell - $0 (1)
Rookie List
42. Zach Guthrie - $85,000 (1)
43. SRD Pick 4 - $85,000 (1)

2021 Finish: 15 wins, 0 losses, 22806.5 points for, 1st Place. Finals: 2 wins, 1 loss, runner-up

In: Leek Alleer (ND), Jye Caldwell (trd), Josh Daicos (trd), Liam Duggan (trd), Brayden Fiorini (trd), Tom Green (trd), Ben Hobbs (ND), Dan Houston (trd), Luke McDonald (trd), Daniel McStay (trd), Lloyd Meek (trd), Zac Taylor (ND), Zane Trew (trd), Hayden Young (trd), SRD Pick 4, Future 2nd Rd Pick (Geel)
Out: Ben Ainsworth (trd), James Bell (del), Shai Bolton (trd), Dylan Clarke (del), Tom Clurey (trd), Callum Coleman-Jones (trd), Willem Drew (trd), Luke Foley (trd), Brayden Ham (trd), Charlie Ham* (del), Dylan Moore (trd), Toby Nankervis (trd), Deven Robertson (trd), Dominic Sheed (trd), Brock Smith (del), Lachlan Weller (trd), Peter Wright (trd), Future 2nd Rd Pick, Future 3rd Rd Pick

Average Age (Rank): 24.0 (12th)
Best addition: Jye Caldwell - via trade with Gold Coast Devils
Biggest loss: Shai Bolton - via trade with Northern Reds
MVP: Tom Mitchell
Rising Star: Tom Green

Ballarat Dragons Predicted Best Team
B: Callum Mills - Dougal Howard - Sam Docherty
HB: Dan Houston - Samuel Collins - Liam Duggan
C: Brayden Fiorini - Jacob Hopper - Ed Langdon
HF: Josh Dunkley - Jeremy Cameron - Adam Cerra
F: Chad Wingard - Daniel McStay - Luke Davies-Uniacke
R: Sean Darcy - Jackson Macrae - Tom Mitchell
INT: Jye Caldwell - James Rowbottom - Tom Green - Josh Daicos - Eric Hipwood - Ivan Soldo - Griffin Logue
Coach: fightingfury_88

Summary: Ballarat fell just short of the perfect season in 2021 after winning all games but the one that matters. The Dragons continue to go all out for their first premiership and have restocked nicely for another tilt at glory, adding around the fringes but keeping the core players together for another year. There are few teams with better top end talent than Ballarat, with the likes of Mitchell, Macrae and Mills leading the way. The depth also continues to grow which will be more important than ever in a likely COVID affected season. Sean Darcy was a huge find in 2021 but in general the KPP cupboard is fairly light on and a couple of key injuries could expose the Dragons. Despite this slight weakness, the Dragons will enter the season as one of the top 2 or 3 favourites and I wouldn't be surprised if this is the year they go all the way. Top 4 should be a minimum target and from there anything can happen.

2022 Prediction: 2nd

fightingfury_88 · Jan 30, 2022

Darwin Crocodiles 2022 AFLTM Season Preview

List
Manager
hotchilli
Senior List
1. Aliir Aliir - $350,000 (2)
2. Oscar Allen - $313,000 (3)
3. Tom Barrass - $290,000 (2)
4. Nathan Broad - $160,000 (1)
5. Tyler Brockman - $162,000 (2)
6. Callum Brown - $300,000 (1)
7. Ryan Byrnes - $325,000 (1)
8. Heath Chapman - $338,000 (2)
9. Nakia Cockatoo - $226,000 (1)
10. Jamie Cripps - $160,000 (1)
11. Nick Daicos - $145,000 (2)
12. Oliver Florent - $587,000 (4)
13. Mitch Georgiades - $520,000 (2)
14. Jade Gresham - $475,000 (4)
15. Blake Hardwick - $252,000 (1)
16. James Harmes - $315,000 (2)
17. Ian Hill - $160,000 (1)
18. Max Holmes - $140,000 (1)
19. Luke Jackson - $520,000 (2)
20. Changkuoth Jiath - $720,000 (5)
21. Matt Johnson - $145,000 (2)
22. Jack Mahony - $240,000 (3)
23. Logan McDonald - $540,000 (3)
24. Toby Nankervis - $600,000 (4)
25. Jackson Nelson - $188,000 (1)
26. Darcy Parish - $454,000 (1)
27. Archie Perkins - $540,000 (3)
28. Jared Polec - $250,000 (1)
29. Jaxon Prior - $240,000 (3)
30. Bailey Scott - $400,000 (2)
31. Jack Scrimshaw - $480,000 (3)
32. Tyler Sonsie - $145,000 (2)
33. Charlie Spargo - $204,000 (1)
34. Tyson Stengle - $250,000 (2)
35. Conor Stone - $120,000 (1)
36. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera - $120,000 (2)
37. Jake Waterman - $315,000 (2)
Veterans
38. Tom Lynch - $0 (1)
39. Dustin Martin - $135,000 (1)
40. Sam Menegola - $540,000 (1)
41. Liam Shiels - $270,000 (1)
Rookie List
42. Domanic Akuei - $85,000 (1)
43. Trent Dumont - $85,000 (1)
44. Jamaine Jones - $85,000 (1)
45. Roarke Smith - $85,000 (1)
46. Sam Switkowski - $85,000 (1)
47. Taj Woewodin - $85,000 (1)

2021 Finish: 7 wins, 8 losses, 19542 points, 8th place. Finals: 0 wins, 1 loss, 8th place

In: Dom Akuei* (RD), Callum Brown (FA), Nick Daicos (ND), Oliver Florent (trd), Jade Gresham (trd), Matthew Johnson (ND), Jack Mahony (trd), Toby Nankervis (trd), Jaxon Prior (trd), Jared Polec (FA), Bailey Scott (trd), Roarke Smith* (FA), Tyler Sonsie (ND), Tyson Stengle (FA), Nasiah Wanganeen (ND), Taj Woewoedin* (RD), Future 1st Rd Pick (Geel), Future 2nd Rd Pick (Har), Future 2nd Rd Pick (Melb), Future 2nd Rd Pick (Stk), Future 2nd Rd Pick (Tas)
Out: Brendon Ah Chee* (del), Shaun Burgoyne (del), Jake Carlisle (del), Matthew De Boer (del), Liam Duggan (trd), Joel Hamling (del), Dyson Heppell (trd), Jesse Hogan (trd), Mark Hutchings (del), Lin Jong* (del), Jarrod Lienert (del), David McKay* (del), Braydon Preuss (trd), Ben Ronke* (del), Josh Rotham (trd), Jake Stringer (trd), Josh Thomas (del), Chad Warner (trd), Alec Waterman (del), Connor West* (trd), Jack Ziebell (trd) Future 2nd Rd Pick, Future 3rd Rd Pick

Average Age (Rank): 23.9 (13th)
Best addition: Nick Daicos - via pick 2 in the National Draft
Biggest loss: Jake Stringer via trade with Tasmanian Magpies
MVP: Darcy Parish
Rising Star: Luke Jackson

Darwin Crocodiles Predicted Best Team
B: Jack Scrimshaw - Aliir Aliir - Changkuoth Jiath
HB: James Harmes - Tom Barrass - Blake Hardwick
C: Liam Shiels - Oliver Florent - Sam Menegola
HF: Jamie Cripps - Tom Lynch - Ryan Byrnes
F: Jade Gresham - Luke Jackson - Nick Daicos
R: Toby Nankervis - Dustin Martin - Darcy Parish
INT: Nathan Broad - Jake Waterman - Oscar Allen - Heath Chapman - Charlie Spargo - Bailey Scott - Mitch Georgiades
Coach: hotchilli

Summary: A new coach and a new team name it will be interesting to see how Darwin go in 2022. This team has pretty consistently made the finals without ever truly challenging for a premiership and with a nice blend of senior bodies and youthful prospects I fully expect the Crocodiles will again be there or thereabouts in the top 8 for this season also. The new coach had a fairly fruitful off-season, managing to fill their biggest hole by trading for a starting ruckman in Nankervis while also acquiring one of the brightest draft prospects in Daicos. Darcy Parish took his game to a whole new level in 2021 to become one of the up and coming superstars of the competition but to push the top contenders this season he'll need the likes of Dustin Martin and others to join him.

2022 Prediction: 10th

fightingfury_88 · Feb 2, 2022

Geelong 2022 AFLTM Season Preview

List
Manager
GeeCat
Senior List
1. Zac Bailey - $400,000 (5)
2. Marcus Bontempelli - $813,000 (2)
3. Jordon Butts - $200,000 (2)
4. Nicholas Coffield - $360,000 (3)
5. Charlie Curnow - $452,000 (1)
6. Jordan Dawson - $405,000 (3)
7. Will Day - $434,000 (4)
8. Jordan De Goey - $730,000 (4)
9. Tom De Koning - $300,000 (4)
10. Connor Downie - $120,000 (1)
11. Harry Edwards - $280,000 (4)
12. Bayley Fritsch - $300,000 (4)
13. Riley Garcia - $160,000 (1)
14. Damon Greaves - $226,000 (1)
15. Sam Hayes - $160,000 (1)
16. Jack Henry - $268,000 (3)
17. Emerson Jeka - $160,000 (1)
18. Kyle Langford - $351,000 (1)
19. Charlie Lazzaro - $140,000 (1)
20. Rhyan Mansell - $135,000 (1)
21. Caleb Marchbank - $256,000 (1)
22. Justin McInerney - $263,000 (3)
23. Harry McKay - $290,000 (2)
24. Zachary Merrett - $813,000 (2)
25. Cooper Murley - $105,000 (2)
26. Patrick Naish - $263,000 (2)
27. Conor Nash - $160,000 (1)
28. Aaron Naughton - $528,000 (3)
29. Dane Rampe - $265,000 (1)
30. Mason Redman - $300,000 (3)
31. Jordan Ridley - $548,000 (3)
32. Willie Rioli - $160,000 (1)
33. Luke Ryan - $304,000 (2)
34. Marc Sheather - $160,000 (1)
35. Sam Skinner - $160,000 (1)
36. Tarryn Thomas - $520,000 (4)
37. Sam Walsh - $650,000 (2)
38. Lachie Whitfield - $900,000 (5)
Veterans
39. Patrick Dangerfield - $0 (1)
40. Mitchell Duncan - $135,000 (1)
41. Brodie Grundy - $270,000 (1)
Rookie List

2021 Finish: 13 wins, 2 losses, 23475 points for, 2nd place. Finals: 1 win, 1 loss, 3rd place.

In: Zac Bailey (trd), Will Day (trd), Jordan De Goey (trd), Harry Edwards (trd), Sam Hayes (trd), Jack Henry (trd), Cooper Murley (ND), Conor Nash (trd), Dane Rampe (trd), Mason Redman (trd), Willie Rioli (trd), Sam Skinner (ND), Tarryn Thomas (trd), Future 1st Rd Pick (Melb)
Out: Josh Battle (trd), Jack Billings (trd), Nick Bryan (trd), Jordan Clark (trd), Nathan Fyfe (trd), Lachlan Gollant (FA), Cale Hooker (del), Ben Jarvis (del), Shane McAdam (trd), Alex Pearce (trd), Harrison Petty (trd), Lachlan Sholl (trd), Brodie Smith (trd), James Stewart (trd), Sam Wicks (trd), Tristan Xerri (trd), Lewis Young (trd), Future 1st Rd Pick, Future 2nd Rd Pick, Future 3rd Rd Pick

Average Age (Rank): 24.2 (10th)
Best addition: Tarryn Thomas via trade with West Coast
Biggest loss: Nathan Fyfe via trade with West Adelaide Wolverines
MVP: Zachary Merrett
Rising Star: Zac Bailey

Geelong Predicted Best Team
B: Lachie Whitfield - Luke Ryan - Will Day
HB: Jordan Dawson - Dane Rampe - Jordan Ridley
C: Mitchell Duncan - Sam Walsh - Marcus Bontempelli
HF: Zac Bailey - Harry McKay - Tarryn Thomas
F: Kyle Langford - Aaron Naughton - Jordan De Goey
R: Brodie Grundy - Patrick Dangerfield - Zachary Merrett
INT: Justin McInerney - Mason Redman - Jack Henry - Bayley Fritsch - Nicholas Coffield - Tom De Koning - Conor Nash
Coach: GeeCat

Summary: A perennial contender and one of the most successful teams in the recent era, I can't remember a season where Geelong weren't in the thick of things come the pointy end of the season. 2022 figures to be no different with the team again poised to be near the top again this season. It's not hard to see why, the team is littered with stars on every line with the depth of this team unmatched by any rival.

Despite their recent domination, through a combination of bad luck, hot opponents and poor timing, Geelong have hit somewhat of a dry spell premiership wise ever since the back to back wins of 2016 and 2017. Despite these setbacks, Geelong continues to improve their list season upon season with a smart list strategy not only keeping the team in contention now, but freshening up the list for a shot at future success also. Led by Zach Merrett, Patrick Dangerfield, Brodie Grundy , Marcus Bontempelli and Lachie Whitfield I see no reason Geelong can't claim the ultimate prize a the conclusion of the 2022 season. With the next generation of Sam Walsh, Zac Bailey, Tarryn Thomas, Will Day and Aaron Naughton just waiting to explode this team isn't going away anytime soon either.

2022 Prediction: 1st

fightingfury_88 · Feb 7, 2022

Gippsland Sharks 2022 AFLTM Season Preview

List
Manager
Woefully Inept
Senior List
1. Blake Acres - $326,000 (2)
2. Liam Baker - $407,000 (3)
3. Miller Bergman - $105,000 (2)
4. Andrew Brayshaw - $900,000 (4)
5. Jack Bytel - $320,000 (2)
6. Charlie Cameron - $413,000 (1)
7. Jason Castagna - $300,000 (2)
8. Judson Clarke - $105,000 (2)
9. Luke Cleary - $105,000 (2)
10. Bradley Close - $160,000 (1)
11. Tom Cole - $242,000 (2)
12. Trent Cotchin - $160,000 (1)
13. Hayden Crozier - $397,000 (2)
14. Bailey Dale - $500,000 (4)
15. Brent Daniels - $270,000 (2)
16. Alex Davies - $338,000 (2)
17. Charlie Dean - $105,000 (2)
18. Neil Erasmus - $145,000 (2)
19. Darcy Fort - $222,000 (2)
20. Aaron Francis - $348,000 (2)
21. Ryan Gardner - $192,000 (1)
22. Lachlan Hunter - $750,000 (3)
23. Joel Jeffrey - $120,000 (1)
24. Finlay Macrae - $338,000 (2)
25. Todd Marshall - $348,000 (2)
26. Oscar McDonald - $192,000 (1)
27. Tom McDonald - $515,000 (1)
28. David Mundy - $160,000 (1)
29. Alex Neal-Bullen - $475,000 (3)
30. Tim O'Brien - $383,000 (2)
31. Nathan O'Driscoll - $95,000 (1)
32. Caleb Poulter - $338,000 (2)
33. Jake Riccardi - $325,000 (4)
34. James Rowe - $338,000 (2)
35. Matt Rowell - $650,000 (3)
36. Rory Sloane - $160,000 (1)
37. Sam Weideman - $299,000 (2)
38. Nathan Wilson - $192,000 (1)
39. Brandon Zerk-Thatcher - $188,000 (1)
Veterans
40. Max Gawn - $0 (2)
41. Jaeger O'Meara - $135,000 (2)
Rookie List
42. Oskar Baker - $85,000 (1)
43. Kane Farrell - $85,000 (1)
44. Robbie Fox - $85,000 (1)
45. Callum Jamieson - $85,000 (1)
46. Kalin Lane - $85,000 (1)
47. Hayden McLean - $85,000 (1)

2021 Finish: 3 wins, 12 losses, 19729 points for, 13th place

In: Liam Baker (trd), Oskar Baker* (FA), Miller Bergman (ND), Judson Clarke (ND), Luke Cleary (ND), Bailey Dale (trd), Charlie Dean (ND), Neil Erasmus (ND), Kane Farrell* (FA), Ryan Gardner (FA), Lachlan Hunter (trd), Oscar McDonald (FA), Alex Neal-Bullen (trd), Jake Riccardi (trd), Nathan Wilson (FA), Future 3rd Rd Pick (Geel)
Out: Shaun Atley (del), Brett Bewley (del), Matthew Buntine (del), Caleb Daniel (trd), Michael Hartley (del), Jack Hombsch (del), Paul Hunter (del), Jacob Koschitzke (trd), Thomas Liberatore (trd), Harry Morrison (trd), Harry Schoenberg (trd), Laitham Vandermeer (trd)

Average Age (Rank): 24.7 (9th)
Best addition: Bailey Dale via trade with West Coast
Biggest loss: Caleb Daniel via trade with St Kilda Titans
MVP: Max Gawn
Rising Star: Matt Rowell

Gippsland Sharks Predicted Best Team
B: Hayden Crozier - Aaron Francis - Nathan Wilson
HB: Bailey Dale - Tim O'Brien - Liam Baker
C: Rory Sloane - Trent Cotchin - Matt Rowell
HF: David Mundy - Tom McDonald - Lachlan Hunter
F: Alex Neal-Bullen - Todd Marshall - Charlie Cameron
R: Max Gawn - Andrew Brayshaw - Jaeger O'Meara
INT: Blake Acres - Caleb Poulter - Bradley Close - Tom Cole - Jason Castagna - James Rowe - Brent Daniels
Coach: Woefully Inept

Summary: A team that has been slowly building for a few years now and could surprise a few through the upcoming season, the Sharks have a solid, youthful base they should be able to launch from into the future. Max Gawn has been the undisputed superstar of this team for quite a few years but now finds a couple of challenges to his mantle, most notably in the form of Andrew Brayshaw who should push his season average even further beyond the 104 points he averaged in 2021. The big question over this team though sits with just how good Matt Rowell may be - are we likely to see something even better than what we saw in his incredible debut season, or will his somewhat disappointing sophomore season be closer to the mark?

The depth on all lines is lacking a little which makes it hard to see Gippsland as true finals contender however if a few of the younger players exceed expectations then we could well see the Sharks right in the hunt for a top 8 spot come the end of the home and away season. Overall though, Gippsland should see improvement on the previous season and I fully expect them to be much more competitive and consistent from game to game.

2022 Prediction: 11th

fightingfury_88 · Feb 12, 2022

Gold Coast Devils 2022 AFLTM Season Preview

List
Manager
sausageroll
Senior List
1. Mac Andrew - $145,000 (2)
2. Charlie Ballard - $300,000 (3)
3. Aiden Bonar - $300,000 (3)
4. Kieren Briggs - $320,000 (5)
5. Campbell Chesser - $120,000 (2)
6. Mabior Chol - $331,000 (4)
7. Riley Collier-Dawkins - $300,000 (4)
8. Isaac Cumming - $300,000 (3)
9. Sam De Koning - $325,000 (1)
10. Paddy Dow - $500,000 (3)
11. Willem Drew - $282,000 (4)
12. Jacob Edwards - $162,000 (2)
13. Jeremy Finlayson - $300,000 (3)
14. Tom Fullarton - $204,000 (1)
15. Will Hayward - $300,000 (2)
16. Liam Henry - $320,000 (5)
17. Harrison Jones - $320,000 (5)
18. Brodie Kemp - $325,000 (1)
19. Matthew Kennedy - $317,000 (1)
20. Ben King - $325,000 (4)
21. Peter Ladhams - $311,000 (2)
22. Jack Martin - $366,000 (4)
23. Connor McFadyen - $225,000 (2)
24. Jez McLennan - $225,000 (2)
25. Wayne Milera - $300,000 (4)
26. Seamus Mitchell - $90,000 (1)
27. Reilly O'Brien - $500,000 (2)
28. Xavier O'Halloran - $320,000 (5)
29. Jack Payne - $225,000 (2)
30. Sam Philp - $320,000 (5)
31. Wil Powell - $300,000 (3)
32. Deven Robertson - $320,000 (5)
33. Jack Silvagni - $240,000 (3)
34. Ely Smith - $300,000 (4)
35. Dylan Stephens - $320,000 (5)
36. Liam Stocker - $300,000 (4)
37. Sam Sturt - $300,000 (4)
38. Bailey J Williams - $263,000 (3)
39. Josh Worrell - $320,000 (5)
Veterans
40. Elliot Yeo - $0 (1)
41. Dayne Zorko - $135,000 (1)
Rookie List
42. Eric Benning - $85,000 (1)
43. Mate Colina - $85,000 (1)
44. Jack Ginnivan - $85,000 (1)
45. Finn Maginness - $85,000 (1)
46. Carter Michael - $85,000 (1)
47. Patrick Walker - $85,000 (1)

2021 Finish: 1 win, 14 losses, 15383 points for, 16th place

In: Mac Andrew (ND), Eric Benning*(RD), Kieren Briggs (trd), Campbell Chesser (ND), Mabior Chol (trd), Willem Drew (trd), Liam Henry (trd), Harrison Jones (trd), Xavier O'Halloran (trd), Deven Robertson (trd), Dylan Stephens (trd), Josh Worrell (trd)
Out: James Aish (trd), Austin Bradtke* (del), Connor Budarick (trd), Jye Caldwell (trd), Luke Dahlhaus (del), Kyle Dunkley (del), Luke Edwards (trd), Tom Highmore (trd), Michael Hurley (trd), Josh Jenkins (del), Matthew Ling (del), Jonathon Patton (del), Cooper Stephens (trd), Anton Tohill* (del), Deividas Uosis (del), Will Walker (del), Tobe Watson (del)

Average Age (Rank): 22.7 (15th)
Best addition: Deven Robertson via trade with Ballarat Dragons
Biggest loss: Jye Caldwell via trade with Ballarat Dragons
MVP: Dayne Zorko
Rising Star: Wil Powell

Gold Coast Devils Predicted Best Team
B: Wil Powell - Charlie Ballard - Liam Stocker
HB: Isaac Cumming - Jack Payne - Wayne Milera
C: Deven Robertson - Matthew Kennedy - Dayne Zorko
HF: Mabior Chol - Peter Ladhams - Jack Silvagni
F: Jack Martin - Ben King - Will Hayward
R: Reilly O'Brien - Willem Drew - Elliot Yeo
INT: Riley Collier-Dawkins - Jeremy Finlayson - Xavier O'Halloran - Paddy Dow - Harrison Jones - Dylan Stephens - Bailey J Williams
Coach: sausageroll

Summary: A team that was a perennial contender in years past has firmly been in rebuild mode the past few seasons and I don't see things changing too much for 2022. The focus clearly has been and will continue to be on youth, with off-season trades brining in further talented youngsters in exchange for more proven but older competitors. The average age clearly reflects this focus, with the Devils now having the 2nd youngest team in the competition.

I expect Gold coast will improve slightly on 2021, with Dayne Zorko continuing to be the lynchpin for the side. Zorko will be ably supported by the likes of Yeo, Powell and Cumming but the loss of Ben King does hurt somewhat. Mercifully though, key forward is a position of depth for for the Devils and with King out, the likes of Chol, Ladhams and Finlayson will need to step up.

2022 Prediction: 15th

fightingfury_88 · Feb 18, 2022

Harbour City Hornets 2022 AFLTM Season Preview

List
Manager
knobby
Senior List
1. Oscar Adams - $105,000 (2)
2. Josh Battle - $350,000 (3)
3. Hunter Clark - $550,000 (3)
4. Charlie Comben - $200,000 (2)
5. Leo Connolly - $160,000 (1)
6. Matt Crouch - $855,000 (2)
7. Luke Edwards - $140,000 (1)
8. Billy Frampton - $177,000 (1)
9. Darcy Gardiner - $240,000 (3)
10. Josh Goater - $145,000 (2)
11. Jack Graham - $350,000 (2)
12. Tom Hickey - $405,000 (2)
13. Nicholas Holman - $200,000 (2)
14. Josh Honey - $200,000 (2)
15. Jason Johannisen - $210,000 (2)
16. Chayce Jones - $325,000 (1)
17. Tim Kelly - $954,000 (2)
18. Bailey Laurie - $95,000 (1)
19. Jayden Laverde - $200,000 (2)
20. Stefan Martin - $160,000 (1)
21. Andrew McPherson - $188,000 (1)
22. Lachlan Murphy - $160,000 (1)
23. Nick Murray - $240,000 (2)
24. Luke Pedlar - $130,000 (1)
25. Sam Petrevski-Seton - $383,000 (3)
26. Marlion Pickett - $192,000 (1)
27. Jack Riewoldt - $160,000 (1)
28. Jayden Short - $687,000 (3)
29. Jy Simpkin - $360,000 (3)
30. Jack Sinclair - $315,000 (2)
31. Thomas Stewart - $604,000 (3)
32. David Swallow - $450,000 (2)
33. Matthew Taberner - $300,000 (2)
34. Tim Taranto - $878,000 (5)
35. Adam Treloar - $1,100,000 (4)
36. Corey Warner - $105,000 (2)
37. Tom Williamson - $240,000 (3)
38. James Willis - $105,000 (2)
Veterans
39. Jack Gunston - $0 (1)
40. Thomas Jonas - $270,000 (1)
41. Isaac Smith - $135,000 (1)
Rookie List
42. James Borlase - $85,000 (1)
43. Mitchell Crowden - $85,000 (1)
44. Zac Langdon - $85,000 (1)
45. Andrew Phillips - $85,000 (1)
46. Karl Worner - $85,000 (1)

2021 Finish: 9 wins, 6 losses, 21119.5 points for, 6th place. Finals: 0 wins, 1 loss 7th place

In: Oscar Adams (ND), Josh Battle (trd), Luke Edwards (trd), Billy Frampton (trd), Darcy Gardiner (trd), Josh Goater (ND), Jack Graham (trd), Jason Johannisen (trd), Zac Langdon (FA), Jayden Laverde (trd), Nick Murray (trd), Sam Petrvski-Seton (trd), Andrew Phillips* (RD), Marlion Pickett (FA), Jayden Short (trd), Thomas Stewart (trd), Matthew Taberner (FA), Corey Warner (ND), Tom Williamson (trd), James Willis (ND), Karl Worner* (RD), Future 3rd Rd Pick (Tas), Future 3rd Rd Pick (WC)
Out: David Astbury (del), Lachlan Bramble (trd), Daniel Butler (trd), Louis Butler (FA), Ned Cahill (del), James Frawley (del), Stephen Hill (del), Jeremy Howe (trd), Patrick Lipinski (trd), Jay Lockhart (del), Rhys Nicholls (del), John Noble (trd), Malcolm Rosas (trd), Christian Salem (trd), Lachlan Schultz (trd), Zachary Sproule* (FA), Nathan Vardy (del), Taylor Walker (trd), James Worpel (trd), Josh Worrell (trd), Cameron Zurhaar (trd), Future 2nd Rd Pick, Future 3rd Rd Pick

Average Age (Rank): 25.3 (6th)
Best addition: Thomas Stewart via trade with West Coast
Biggest loss: Christian Salem via trade with St Kilda Titans
MVP: Tim Taranto
Rising Star: Jy Simpkin

Harbour City Hornets Predicted Best Team
B: Jayden Short - Jayden Laverde - Thomas Stewart
HB: Hunter Clark - Thomas Jonas - David Swallow
C: Isaac Smith - Matt Crouch - Jack Graham
HF: Adam Treloar - Jack Gunston - Jy Simpkin
F: Jack Sinclair - Jack Riewoldt - Nicholas Holman
R: Tom Hickey - Tim Taranto - Tim Kelly
INT: Matthew Taberner - Josh Battle - Sam Petrevski-Seton - Marlion Pickett - Andrew McPherson - Lachlan Murphy - Jason Johannisen
Coach: knobby

Summary: A team that is always there or thereabouts, the last time the Hornets fell outside the top 8 was in 2013. For context, in that same year Gary Ablett won his Brownlow Medal for the Suns and Hawthorn won the first of their premierships in the three-peat. In 2021 the Hornets had to scrape and claw their way to every victory, just managing to make finals in 7th place after storming home to win 3 of their last 4 home and away matches. Unfortunately, Harbour City couldn't make a run of it in finals, eliminated by Sale in the first week.

With their struggles last season, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the Hornets would slide out of the top 8 in 2022. Conversely though I think Harbour City is well placed to hold their position and potentially even improve it. 2022 will see the return of fantasy veteran Matthew Crouch after missing the entirety of 2021, a true elite scorer of the competition when on song. Jack Gunston will also return in 2022 after a long injury lay-off while the additions of Stewart and Short make a once shaky looking backline much more formidable. I also expect Jy Simpkin and Hunter Clark to improve on their previous best seasons, in particular Simpkin who has the potential to push into the elite category in 2022.

All that said, the ultimate fortunes of this team may rest on the shoulders of Tim Taranto and Adam Treloar; will they get the mifield burn at their AFL teams that boost their scores to elite status, or will they be left to starve in the forward line with limited scoring opportunities. It may very well be the difference between top 4 and falling out of the finals for the first time in a long time.

2022 Prediction: 7th

fightingfury_88 · Feb 23, 2022

Melbourne Giants 2022 AFLTM Season Preview

List
Manager
goldcoastsun
Senior List
1. James Aish - $282,000 (2)
2. Kaine Baldwin - $90,000 (1)
3. Sam Banks - $120,000 (2)
4. Trent Bianco - $280,000 (4)
5. Riley Bonner - $254,000 (1)
6. Jarrod Brander - $240,000 (2)
7. Will Brodie - $326,000 (2)
8. Tanner Bruhn - $540,000 (3)
9. Nick Bryan - $320,000 (5)
10. Finn Callaghan - $145,000 (2)
11. Jordan Clark - $325,000 (5)
12. Aidan Corr - $300,000 (3)
13. Orazio Fantasia - $367,000 (2)
14. Jackson Hately - $409,000 (3)
15. Mitchell Hinge - $188,000 (1)
16. Jesse Hogan - $517,000 (2)
17. Elijah Hollands - $540,000 (3)
18. Will Hoskin-Elliott - $300,000 (1)
19. Daniel Howe - $267,000 (3)
20. Hugh Jackson - $105,000 (2)
21. Will Kelly - $270,000 (3)
22. Mitchell Knevitt - $145,000 (2)
23. Jacob Koschitzke - $280,000 (4)
24. Patrick Lipinski - $442,000 (3)
25. James Madden - $162,000 (2)
26. Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti - $242,000 (1)
27. Ned Moyle - $200,000 (2)
28. Jai Newcombe - $162,000 (2)
29. Mitchito Owens - $120,000 (2)
30. Alex Pearce - $160,000 (1)
31. Zach Reid - $338,000 (2)
32. Will Setterfield - $495,000 (3)
33. Jake Soligo - $120,000 (2)
34. Tom Sparrow - $263,000 (3)
35. Chad Warner - $900,000 (5)
36. Connor West - $160,000 (1)
37. Callum Wilkie - $315,000 (2)
38. Zachary Williams - $311,000 (2)
39. Jarrod Witts - $660,000 (2)
Draft Picks
40. SSD Pick 1 - $105,000 (2)
Veterans
41. Jake Lloyd - $0 (3)
Rookie List
42. Sam Durham - $85,000 (1)
43. Will Martyn - $85,000 (1)
44. Lochie O'Brien - $85,000 (1)
45. Jimmy Webster - $85,000 (1)
46. Jacob Wehr - $85,000 (1)
47. Tom Wilson - $85,000 (1)

2021 Finish: 3 wins, 12 losses, 17491.5 points for, 14th place

In: James Aish (trd), Kaine Baldwin (trd), Sam Banks (ND), Trent Bianco (trd), Nick Bryan (trd), Jarrod Brander (FA), Finn Callaghan (ND), Jordan Clark (trd), Derek Eggmolesse-Smith (del), Sam Durham (RD), Jesse Hogan (trd), Elijah Hollands (trd), Daniel Howe (trd), Hugh Jackson (ND), Mitch Knevitt (ND), Jacob Koschitzke (trd), Patrick Lipinski (trd), Will Martyn* (FA), Ned Moyle (trd), Lochie O'Brien* (FA), Mitch Owens (ND), Alex Pearce (trd), Jake Soligo (ND), Chad Warner (trd), Connor West (trd), SSD Pick 1, Future 3rd Rd Pick (Har), Future 3rd Rd Pick (Dar)
Out: Travis Boak (trd), Braeden Campbell (trd), Reece Conca (del), Joe Daniher (trd), Billy Frampton (trd), Tom Hutchesson (del), Connor Idun (trd), James Jordon (trd), Ollie Lord (del), Josh Morris (del), Conor Nash (trd), Jack Newnes (trd), Bigoa Nyuon (del), Mark O'Connor (trd), Xavier O'Halloran (trd), Will Phillips (trd), Dane Rampe (trd), Jay Rantall (del), Mason Redman (del), Sam Reid (FA), Jake Riccardi (trd), Zac Smith (del), David Zaharakis (del), Future 1st Rd Pick, Future 2nd Rd Pick, Future 3rd Rd Pick

Average Age (Rank): 23.3 (14th)
Best addition: Finn Callaghan via Pick 3 in the National Draft
Biggest loss: Braeden Campbell via trade with Northern Reds
MVP: Jake Lloyd
Rising Star: Tanner Bruhn

Melbourne Giants Predicted Best Team
B: Jake Lloyd - Aidan Corr - Zachary Williams
HB: Jordan Clark - Callum Wilkie - Will Setterfield
C: James Aish - Chad Warner - Patrick Lipinski
HF: Will Hoskin-Elliott - Jesse Hogan - Riley Bonner
F: Orazio Fantasia - Jarrod Brander - Will Brodie
R: Jarrod Witts - Finn Callaghan - Daniel Howe
INT: Jai Newcombe - Trent Bianco - Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti - Jackson Hately - Nick Bryan - Elijah Hollands - Jacob Koschitzke
Coach: goldcoastsun

Summary: The Giants are a team that has been firmly entrenched in rebuild mode the past few season, with coach goldcoastsun quickly investing in the draft and young talent. The list has taken a complete transformation and has very few players remaining from the side that won the 2019 Premiership. The average age reflects this approach with the Giants now boasting one of the youngest lists in the league. Jake Llloyd remains an outlier and is clearly the team's best performed player these past few seasons, but now it's time to see which of the younger players want to join him as a leader of the club.

With a lot of the young KPP stocks not yet proven as consistent performers, regaining Witts from injury will be a huge boon for the Giants and pivotal to their chances of success. In all honesty though, this team will take a few seasons longer to really be competitive and I expect they'll be towards the tailend of the ladder come the end of the season. The only problem with that though is they don't currently own any picks inside the first 2 rounds, a tricky situation that could well see them hand over a top draft pick to one of their rivals.

2022 Prediction: 16th

fightingfury_88 · Feb 26, 2022

Northern Reds 2022 AFLTM Season Preview

List
Manager
Bluesy
Senior List
1. Ben Ainsworth - $360,000 (2)
2. Miles Bergman - $355,000 (5)
3. Lachlan Bramble - $350,000 (2)
4. Braeden Campbell - $338,000 (2)
5. Isaac Chugg - $90,000 (1)
6. Callum Coleman-Jones - $500,000 (5)
7. Brayden Cook - $120,000 (1)
8. Josh Corbett - $188,000 (1)
9. Brennan Cox - $225,000 (1)
10. Timothy English - $650,000 (2)
11. Jy Farrar - $240,000 (2)
12. Cameron Fleeton - $90,000 (1)
13. Luke Foley - $200,000 (2)
14. Jack Higgins - $333,000 (3)
15. Blake Howes - $120,000 (2)
16. Connor Idun - $160,000 (1)
17. Joshua Kelly - $1,080,000 (4)
18. Jack Lukosius - $650,000 (3)
19. Connor MacDonald - $120,000 (2)
20. Dylan Moore - $280,000 (4)
21. Nathan Murphy - $188,000 (1)
22. Mark O'Connor - $225,000 (2)
23. Xavier O'Neill - $208,000 (1)
24. Jake Pasini - $192,000 (1)
25. Flynn Perez - $222,000 (2)
26. Christian Petracca - $603,000 (1)
27. Isaac Quaynor - $352,000 (3)
28. Izak Rankine - $500,000 (5)
29. Ned Reeves - $320,000 (5)
30. Matthew Roberts - $120,000 (2)
31. Connor Rozee - $695,000 (5)
32. Jeremy Sharp - $384,000 (5)
33. Angus Sheldrick - $120,000 (2)
34. Lachlan Sholl - $263,000 (3)
35. Nick Stevens - $90,000 (1)
36. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan - $338,000 (2)
37. Luke Valente - $316,000 (4)
38. Sam Wicks - $200,000 (2)
39. Alex Witherden - $460,000 (3)
40. Lewis Young - $192,000 (1)
Veterans
41. Robbie Tarrant - $0 (1)
Rookie List
42. Louis Butler - $85,000 (1)
43. Francis Evans - $85,000 (1)
44. Ash Johnson - $85,000 (1)
45. Deakyn Smith - $85,000 (1)
46. Cooper Whyte - $85,000 (1)
47. SRD Pick 1 - $85,000 (1)

2021 Finish: 7 wins, 8 losses, 19233 points for, 9th place

In: Ben Ainsworth (trd), Miles Bergman (trd), Lachlan Bramble (trd), Louis Butler* (FA), Braeden Campbell (trd), Callum Coleman-Jones (trd), Brayden Cook (trd), Francis Evans* (FA), Jy Farrar (trd), Luke Foley (trd), Blake Howes (ND), Connor Idun (trd), Ash Johnson* (FA), Jack Lukosius (trd), Connor MacDonald (ND), Dylan Moore (trd), Mark O'Connor (trd), Jake Pasini (FA), Flynn Perez (trd), Izak Rankine (trd), Ned Reeves (trd), Matthew Roberts (ND), Connor Rozee (trd), Jeremy Sharp (trd), Angus Sheldrick (ND), Lachlan Sholl (trd), Deakyn Smith* (RD), Cooper Whyte* (RD), Sam Wicks (trd), Lewis Young (trd), SRD Pick 1, Future 3rd Rd Pick (Bal), Future 3rd Rd Pick (Sal)
Out: Lachlan Ash (trd), Zaine Cordy (trd), Josh Daicos (trd), Jordan De Goey (trd), Harry Edwards (trd), Matthew Flynn (trd), Aiden Fyfe (del), Taylor Garner (del), Tom Green (trd), Jade Gresham (trd), Cameron Guthrie (trd), Sam Hayes (trd), Daniel Howe (trd), Tom Joyce (del), Mitchell Lewis (trd), Oscar McDonald (FA), Tim Membrey (trd), Alex Mirkov* (del), Darcy Moore (trd), Trent Rivers (trd), Josh Schache (trd), Sam Petrevski-Seton (trd), Brayden Sier (trd), Cameron Taheny (del), Jackson Thurlow (del), Zane Trew (trd), Travis Varcoe (del), Tom Williamson (trd), Hayden Young (trd), Future 3rd Rd Pick

Average Age (Rank): 22.7 (16th)
Best addition: Jack Lukosius via trade with Tasmanian Magpies
Biggest loss: Darcy Moore via trade with Tasmanian Magpies
MVP: Christian Petracca
Rising Star: Braeden Campbell

Northern Reds Predicted Best Team
B: Jeremy Sharp - Robbie Tarrant - Lachlan Bramble
HB: Alex Witherden - Jy Farrar - Isaac Quaynor
C: Lachlan Sholl - Miles Bergman - Jack Lukosius
HF: Dylan Moore - Callum Coleman-Jones - Jack Higgins
F: Ben Ainsworth - Josh Corbett - Connor Rozee
R: Timothy English - Christian Petracca - Joshua Kelly
INT: Ned Reeves - Mark O'Connor - Sam Wicks - Connor Idun - Braeden Campbell - Izak Rankine - Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
Coach: Bluesy

Summary: The Northern Reds were knocking on the door of finals in 2021 despite committing themselves to youth these past few seasons. The Reds now boast the youngest average age in the competition and the untapped talent is there for all to see. Petracca and Kelly are proven stars in the competition but outside of that the squad is full of youth. Unfortunately for the Reds quite often with youth comes inconsistent performances; the players are hugely talented but not always able to show it on the park. Rozee, English and Lukosius look the most likely to join the likes of Petracca and Kelly but I don't see it happening quite yet while Campbell, Quaynor, Bergman and Rankine are probably even further away from putting it all together.

Finals are definitely not out of the question for this squad but I want to see the younger players prove themselves before I back them in to do so. I really could see this squad falling anywhere between 7th and the foot end of the table which really just shows the unpredictability of youth. For this season, I'd lean towards the Reds falling closer to the bottom of the ladder than finals, but this is one team that could rise sharply in the coming years.

2022 Prediction: 14th

fightingfury_88 · Mar 2, 2022

Sale Jets 2022 AFLTM Season Preview

List
Manager
11kgm
Senior List
1. Jye Amiss - $145,000 (2)
2. Jack Billings - $550,000 (2)
3. Connor Blakely - $252,000 (2)
4. Sandy Brock - $105,000 (2)
5. Josh Bruce - $285,000 (2)
6. Sam Butler - $145,000 (2)
7. Ryan Clarke - $315,000 (1)
8. Blake Coleman - $95,000 (1)
9. Arlo Draper - $120,000 (2)
10. Brandon Ellis - $495,000 (1)
11. Josh Eyre - $90,000 (1)
12. Sam Frost - $160,000 (1)
13. Levi Greenwood - $192,000 (1)
14. Cameron Guthrie - $761,000 (2)
15. Nick Haynes - $450,000 (4)
16. Nick Hind - $270,000 (2)
17. Nick Larkey - $550,000 (3)
18. Ben Long - $270,000 (2)
19. Jarryd Lyons - $540,000 (4)
20. Rowan Marshall - $360,000 (2)
21. Steven May - $550,000 (2)
22. Shane McAdam - $200,000 (2)
23. Tom McCartin - $300,000 (3)
24. Liam McMahon - $90,000 (1)
25. Brandan Parfitt - $350,000 (1)
26. Luke Parks - $140,000 (1)
27. Ben Paton - $263,000 (2)
28. Marc Pittonet - $200,000 (2)
29. Patrick Ryder - $160,000 (1)
30. Jai Serong - $105,000 (2)
31. Alex Sexton - $263,000 (2)
32. Luke Shuey - $900,000 (1)
33. Jack Steele - $845,000 (4)
34. Sam Taylor - $330,000 (2)
35. Zach Tuohy - $322,000 (1)
36. Bodhi Uwland - $105,000 (2)
37. Mitchell Wallis - $350,000 (2)
38. Cody Weightman - $270,000 (3)
Veterans
39. Taylor Adams - $0 (1)
40. Stephen Coniglio - $270,000 (4)
41. Josh Kennedy - $135,000 (1)
Rookie List
42. Arthur Jones - $85,000 (1)
43. Alex Mirkov - $85,000 (1)
44. SRD Pick 3 - $85,000 (1)
45. SRD Pick 5 - $85,000 (1)
46. SRD Pick 6 - $85,000 (1)
47. SRD Pick 7 - $85,000 (1)

2021 Finish: 8 wins, 7 losses, 7th place. Finals: 2 wins, 1 loss, 4th place

In: Jye Amiss (ND), Jack Billings (trd), Sandy Brock (ND), Sam Butler (ND), Arlo Draper (ND), Cameron Guthrie (trd), Arthur Jones* (RD), Shane McAdam (trd), Alex Mirkov* (RD), Jai Serong (ND), Luke Shuey (trd), Bodhi Uwland (ND), SRD Pick 3, SRD Pick 5, SRD Pick 6, SRD Pick 7
Out: Jed Anderson (trd), Callum M Brown (del), Tom Cutler (FA), Jack Lonie (del), Irving Mosquito (del), Flynn Perez (del), Marlion Pickett (FA), Willie Rioli (trd), Connor Rozee (trd), Jeremy Sharp (trd), Elijah Taylor (del), Shannon Hurn (FA), Ash Johnson (FA), Future 3rd Rd Pick

Average Age (Rank): 25.7 (3rd)
Best addition: Cameron Guthrie via trade with Northern Reds
Biggest loss: Shannon Hurn via Free Agency to Wagga Wagga Warthogs
MVP: Jack Steele
Rising Star: Sam Taylor

Sale Jets Predicted Best Team
B: Zach Tuohy - Steven May - Nick Haynes
HB: Brandon Ellis - Sam Taylor - Nick Hind
C: Jarryd Lyons - Josh Kennedy - Cameron Guthrie
HF: Stephen Coniglio - Nick Larkey - Luke Shuey
F: Jack Billings - Josh Bruce - Brandan Parfitt
R: Rowan Marshall - Jack Steele - Taylor Adams
INT: Marc Pittonet - Alex Sexton - Sam Frost - Cody Weightman - Patrick Ryder - Tom McCartin - Shane McAdam
Coach: 11kgm

Summary: This team is continually underrated and overlooked when discussing premiership challengers but this team stacks up talent wise against any other side in the competition. Led by the likes of Steele, Adams, Lyons and Marshall, the firepower on this team is extreme and has the ability to post massive scores week on week. The Jets backed themselves in over the off-season, bringing in even more firepower to the club with the additions of Billings, Guthrie and Shuey. The young talent coming through might be a little bare compared to some other teams but that doesn't matter so much when a premiership is at stake.

The missing ingredient at Sale the past few years has been a little bit of proactive coaching. Due to personal matters and other obstacles, the Jets (or their equivalent) have been the team that has had the most 'automatic' team selections due to missing team cutoff dates over the past 2-3 seasons. Often this has resulted in losses when wins were available and ladder positions have been lower than what they could have been otherwise. You don't need to look far to find evidence of just how much these automatic team selections have the potential to hurt this team, finishing the 2021 H&A season in 7th place on the ladder but powering through the finals to finish 4th overall once team selections were made consistently. I expect Sale Jets and coach 11kgm to come out all guns blazing this season and carry that momentum all the way through to a deep finals run.

2022 Prediction: 3rd

fightingfury_88 · Mar 5, 2022

St Kilda Titans 2022 AFLTM Season Preview
List

St Kilda Titans
Manager
ShaunDuggan
Senior List
1. Matthew Allison - $90,000 (1)
2. Ryan Angwin - $95,000 (1)
3. Luke Breust - $160,000 (1)
4. Ben Brown - $336,000 (2)
5. Daniel Butler - $205,000 (2)
6. Darcy Byrne-Jones - $460,000 (1)
7. Greg Clark - $105,000 (2)
8. Patrick Cripps - $872,000 (4)
9. Ben Cunnington - $400,000 (2)
10. Caleb Daniel - $475,000 (2)
11. Charlie Dixon - $300,000 (2)
12. Zac Fisher - $322,000 (2)
13. Dylan Grimes - $160,000 (1)
14. Will Hamill - $243,000 (2)
15. Daniel Hannebery - $160,000 (1)
16. Elliott Himmelberg - $160,000 (1)
17. Alex Keath - $270,000 (2)
18. Jake Kelly - $160,000 (1)
19. Alastair Lord - $105,000 (2)
20. Hugh McCluggage - $850,000 (4)
21. Clayton Oliver - $1,011,000 (3)
22. Tom Papley - $362,000 (2)
23. Harry Perryman - $585,000 (4)
24. Harrison Petty - $166,000 (1)
25. Malcolm Rosas - $200,000 (2)
26. Josh Rotham - $266,000 (3)
27. Christian Salem - $520,000 (4)
28. Cooper Sharman - $162,000 (2)
29. Devon Smith - $200,000 (2)
30. Cooper Stephens - $200,000 (2)
31. Jordon Sweet - $200,000 (2)
32. Darcy Tucker - $315,000 (1)
33. Dylan Williams - $200,000 (2)
34. Peter Wright - $400,000 (1)
35. Cameron Zurhaar - $300,000 (3)
Draft Picks
36. SSD Pick 2 - $105,000 (2)
37. SSD Pick 3 - $105,000 (2)
Veterans
38. Brad Crouch - $0 (1)
39. Andrew Gaff - $270,000 (2)
40. Nicholas Naitanui - $135,000 (1)
41. Scott Pendlebury - $540,000 (1)
Rookie List
42. Jack Buckley - $85,000 (1)
43. Martin Frederick - $85,000 (1)
44. Cooper Hamilton - $85,000 (1)
45. Robbie McComb - $85,000 (1)
46. James Peatling - $85,000 (1)
47. SRD Pick 2 - $85,000 (1)

TPP: $12,760,000

2021 Finish: 10 wins, 5 losses, 20907.5 points for, 5th place. Finals: 1 win, 1 loss, 6th place

In: Daniel Butler (trd), Greg Clark (ND), Patrick Cripps (trd), Ben Cunnington (trd), Caleb Daniel (trd), Charlie Dixon (trd), Cooper Hamilton* (RD), Alastair Lord (ND), Robbie McComb* (RD), James Peatling* (RD), Harrison Petty (trd), Malcolm Rosas (trd), Josh Rotham (trd), Christian Salem (trd), Cooper Stephens (trd), Jordon Sweet (trd), Peter Wright (trd), Cameron Zurhaar (trd), SSD Pick 2, SRD Pick 2, Future 2nd Rd Pick (Dar), Future 3rd Rd Pick (WA)
Out: Liam Baker (trd), Toby Bedford* (del), Callum Brown (FA), Oliver Florent (trd), Matt Guelfi* (del), Liam Henry (trd), Zac Langdon (FA), Rory Lobb (trd), Reef McInnes (trd), Daniel McStay (trd), Lochie O'Brien (FA), Jack Petruccelle (trd), Andrew Phillips (del), Sam Ramsay (del) Tom Rockliff (del), Tom Scully (del), Nicholas Shipley* (del), Jayden Short (trd), Adam Tomlinson (trd), Easton Wood (del), Future 2nd Rd Pick, Future 3rd Rd Pick
Average Age (Rank): 25.6 (4th)
Best addition: Christian Salem via trad with Harbour City Hornets
Biggest loss: Jayden Short via trade with Harbour City Hornets
MVP: Clayton Oliver
Rising Star: Harry Perryman

St Kilda Titans Predicted Best Team
B: Caleb Daniel - Dylan Grimes - Harry Perryman
HB: Darcy Byrne-Jones - Josh Rotham - Christian Salem
C: Andrew Gaff - Ben Cunnington - Hugh McCluggage
HF: Scott Pendlebury - Peter Wright - Patrick Cripps
F: Tom Papley - Charlie Dixon - Devon Smith
R: Nicholas Naitanui - Brad Crouch - Clayton Oliver
INT: Cooper Sharman - Jake Kelly - Cameron Zurhaar - Luke Breust - Darcy Tucker - Ben Brown - Alex Keath
Coach: ShaunDuggan

Summary: A veteran coach and a veteran team, St Kilda Titans are seemingly always in the mix for finals and I expect nothing different in 2022. The additions of the likes of Clayton Oliver and Patrick Cripps over the past few off-seasons has added some real star power to a team that has always had great depth and it now means the Titans have one of the more imposing midfields in the competition.

The potential absence of Ben Cunnington could hurt St Kilda's chances and there are certainly some major questions over the key position depth, but this list is built to win now and with some injury luck they may very well find themselves back in the Grand Final after winning it all in 2020. Top four should be the aim, missing finals would be a failure and a premiership is definitely possible.

2022 Prediction: 4th

fightingfury_88 · Mar 7, 2022

Tasmanian Magpies 2022 AFLTM Season Preview

List
Manager
Pie 4 Life
Senior List
1. Rhett Bazzo - $105,000 (2)
2. Thomas Berry - $450,000 (2)
3. Nick Blakey - $650,000 (2)
4. Travis Boak - $683,000 (1)
5. Cody Brand - $90,000 (1)
6. Connor Budarick - $160,000 (1)
7. Toby Conway - $120,000 (2)
8. Jack Crisp - $424,000 (1)
9. Josh Fahey - $105,000 (2)
10. Lachlan Fogarty - $270,000 (2)
11. Todd Goldstein - $556,000 (1)
12. Errol Gulden - $675,000 (4)
13. Brayden Ham - $200,000 (2)
14. Dyson Heppell - $838,000 (4)
15. Shaun Higgins - $556,000 (1)
16. Michael Hurley - $160,000 (1)
17. Max King - $650,000 (2)
18. Flynn Kroeger - $105,000 (2)
19. Jack Madgen - $160,000 (1)
20. Jeremy McGovern - $525,000 (3)
21. Reef McInnes - $105,000 (1)
22. Darcy Moore - $361,000 (3)
23. Tom Phillips - $450,000 (1)
24. Will Phillips - $540,000 (3)
25. Lachlan Rankin - $105,000 (2)
26. Daniel Rich - $491,000 (1)
27. Trent Rivers - $330,000 (4)
28. Fraser Rosman - $90,000 (1)
29. Caleb Serong - $520,000 (2)
30. Josh Sinn - $120,000 (2)
31. Bailey Smith - $650,000 (2)
32. Phoenix Spicer - $115,000 (1)
33. Jake Stringer - $371,000 (3)
34. Josh Treacy - $165,000 (1)
35. James Tunstill - $105,000 (2)
36. Taylor Walker - $229,000 (1)
37. Lachlan Weller - $527,000 (3)
38. Darcy Wilmot - $120,000 (2)
39. Isiah Winder - $115,000 (1)
40. Jack Ziebell - $383,000 (2)
Veterans
41. Steele Sidebottom - $0 (1)
Rookie List
42. Max Heath - $85,000 (1)

2021 Finish: 6 wins, 9 losses, 20112.5 points for, 10th place

In: Rhett Bazzo (ND), Travis Boak (trd), Connor Budarick (trd), Toby Conway (ND), Josh Fahey (ND), Brayden Ham (trd), Dyson Heppell (trd), Michael Hurley (trd), Flynn Kroeger (ND), Reef McInnes (trd), Darcy Moore (trd), Will Phillips (trd), Lachlan Rankin (ND), Trent Rivers (trd), Josh Sinn (ND), Jake Stringer (trd), James Tunstill (ND), Taylor Walker (trd), Lachlan Weller (trd), Darcy Wilmot (ND), Jack Ziebell (trd) Future 2nd Rd Pick (Bal)
Out: Kaine Baldwin (trd), Trent Bianco (trd), Kieren Briggs (trd), Malachy Carruthers (del), Oscar Clavarino (del), James Cousins (del), Patrick Cripps (trd), Jarryn Geary (del), Jarrod Harbrow (del), Lachlan Henderson (del), Jack Henry (trd), Marty Hore (del), Dan Houston (trd), Jason Johannisen (trd), Nathan Jones (del), Jack Lukosius (trd), Jack Mahony (trd), Lloyd Meek (trd), Marc Murphy (del), Nick Murray (trd), Jaxon Prior (trd), Bailey Scott (trd), Jordon Sweet (trd), Lewis Taylor (del), Future 2nd Rd Pick, Future 3rd Rd Pick

Average Age (Rank): 24.1 (11th)
Best addition: Jack Ziebell via trade with Darwin Crocodiles
Biggest loss: Patrick Cripps via trade with St Kilda Titans
MVP: Jack Crisp
Rising Star: Bailey Smith

Tasmanian Magpies Predicted Best Team
B: Daniel Rich - Jeremy McGovern - Dyson Heppell
HB: Jack Crisp - Darcy Moore - Jack Ziebell
C: Will Phillips - Caleb Serong - Tom Phillips
HF: Steele Sidebottom - Jake Stringer - Lachlan Weller
F: Shaun Higgins - Taylor Walker - Errol Gulden
R: Todd Goldstein - Travis Boak - Bailey Smith
INT: Lachlan Fogarty - Jack Madgen - Nick Blakey - Max King - Trent Rivers - Brayden Ham - Josh Treacy
Coach: Pie 4 Life

Summary: Tasmanian Magpies were probably the most disappointing team of 2021. After loading up during the previous off-season for a tilt at contention or at the very least a finals run, through a combination of bad luck and underperformance the Magpies could muster only 6 wins and 10th place for the season. Coach Pie 4 Life and his team have licked their wounds and have restocked for another finals tilt and this time around I fully expect Tasmania to be in the thick of the action come finals.

The Magpies still remain fairly young, boasting just the 11th oldest list in the competition but they now also contain quite a few older performers to hopefully add some consistent scoring to the squad. New addition Jack Ziebell should prove a very handy addition to the backline alongside Jack Crisp and Daniel Rich while Higgins, Sidebottom, Goldstein and Heppell are proven scorers. The depth is squad questionable however with the last few spots in the up for grabs amongst several younger unproven types. The likes of Caleb Serong, Errol Gulden, Nick Blakey, Max King and Bailey Smith show the future is bright for this list, however Tasmania really need two or three of those youngsters to really step up to go deep into finals. The way this list is built top 4 is certainly not out of the question, but missing the finals again would be a complete disaster.

2022 Prediction: 5th

fightingfury_88 · Mar 9, 2022

Wagga Wagga Warthogs 2022 AFLTM Season Preview

List
Manager
Gee Dub
Senior List
1. Marcus Adams - $277,000 (1)
2. Dominic Bedendo - $90,000 (1)
3. Shai Bolton - $463,000 (3)
4. Jake Bowey - $120,000 (1)
5. Tom Brown - $105,000 (2)
6. Josh Caddy - $204,000 (1)
7. Jonathon Ceglar - $410,000 (2)
8. Keidean Coleman - $200,000 (2)
9. Tom Doedee - $264,000 (3)
10. Lachlan Gollant - $192,000 (1)
11. Will Gould - $160,000 (1)
12. Denver Grainger-Barras - $130,000 (1)
13. Robbie Gray - $270,000 (1)
14. Hugh Greenwood - $462,000 (2)
15. Oliver Hanrahan - $204,000 (1)
16. Tom Hawkins - $400,000 (1)
17. Shannon Hurn - $350,000 (1)
18. Jake Lever - $361,000 (3)
19. Ned Long - $105,000 (2)
20. Scott Lycett - $675,000 (4)
21. Max Lynch - $162,000 (2)
22. Tom T Lynch - $575,000 (1)
23. Beau McCreery - $165,000 (1)
24. Mitch McGovern - $450,000 (2)
25. Brody Mihocek - $350,000 (1)
26. Nic Newman - $360,000 (2)
27. Josh Rachele - $145,000 (2)
28. Jack Redden - $650,000 (2)
29. Mitch Robinson - $200,000 (2)
30. Sebastian Ross - $765,000 (2)
31. Jordan Roughead - $200,000 (2)
32. Trey Ruscoe - $240,000 (3)
33. Anthony Scott - $160,000 (1)
34. Joel Selwood - $500,000 (1)
35. Sam Simpson - $188,000 (1)
36. Zachary Sproule - $192,000 (1)
37. Jack Viney - $759,000 (1)
38. Bailey Williams - $406,000 (2)
39. Jack Williams - $105,000 (2)
Veterans
40. Kane Lambert - $135,000 (1)
41. Oliver Wines - $0 (1)
Rookie List
42. Matt Cottrell - $85,000 (1)
43. Patrick Parnell - $85,000 (1)
44. Kayne Turner - $85,000 (1)
45. Daniel Turner - $85,000 (1)
46. Patrick Voss - $85,000 (1)
47. Alec Waterman - $85,000 (1)

2021 Finish: 13 wins, 2 losses, 20602 points for, 3rd place. Finals: 0 wins, 2 losses, 5th place

In: Shai Bolton (trd), Tom Brown (ND), Matt Cottrell* (RD), Lachlan Gollant (FA), Shannon Hurn (FA), Ned Long (ND), Patrick Parnell* (RD), Josh Rachele (ND), Joel Selwood (trd), Zachary Sproule (FA), Daniel Turner* (RD), Patrick Voss* (RD), Alec Waterman* (RD), Jack Williams (ND)
Out: Oskar Baker* (FA), Bailey Banfield (del), Grant Birchall (del), Francis Evans (FA), Ryan Gardner* (FA), Ryan Garthwaite (del), Bachar Houli (del), Lachlan Hunter (trd), Ben Johnson (del), Lachlan Johnson (del), Sean Lemmens* (del), Will Martyn (FA), Christopher Mayne (del), Shane Mumford (del), Ronin O'Connor (del), Jake Pasini* (FA), Roarke Smith* (FA), Dom Tyson (del)

Average Age (Rank): 25.9 (Eq. 1st)
Best addition: Shai Bolton via trade with Gippsland Sharks
Biggest loss: Bachar Houli via delisting/retirement
MVP: Oliver Wines
Rising Star: Shai Bolton

Wagga Wagga Warthogs Predicted Best Team
B: Bailey Williams - Jake Lever - Mitch McGovern
HB: Shannon Hurn - Tom Doedee - Nic Newman
C: Sebastian Ross - Jack Viney - Joel Selwood
HF: Kane Lambert - Tom Hawkins - Hugh Greenwood
F: Shai Bolton - Jonathon Ceglar - Mitch Robinson
R: Scott Lycett - Oliver Wines - Jack Redden
INT: Josh Caddy - Robbie Gray - Brody Mihocek - Marcus Adams - Jordan Roughead - Jake Bowey - Max Lynch
Coach: Gee Dub

Summary: Wagga Wagga are a team that is constantly underrated but consistently makes the finals and/or top four. This often surprises a few as the team has little star power but if you dig a little deeper into the list you start to see why finals are so often achieved. Outside of Wines there a very few elite scorers of the competition on the Warthogs list, but this squad is built on veteran depth across every line. The likes of Shannon Hurn, Joel Selwood, Hugh Greenwood and Kane Lambert aren't flashy players and may not instill an enormous amount of fear into opposition teams that other players might, but they provide a consistent scoring base week to week that can be relied up to rack up the wins across the season.

At an average age of nearly 26 years old, Wagga Wagga now boast the oldest list in the competition which does pose some questions, namely; can the veteran squad produce to the same level as they have in previous seasons and if not, who can fill the role in their best 18? Wagga Wagga have attempted to address some of these questions by bringing in young forward/midfielder Shai Bolton through the trade period. Bolton immediately slots into the forwardline for the Warthogs and under a long term contract should be a mianstay of the side for many years to come. Outside of this though, Wagga Wagga were one of the more inactive teams during the off-season, generally preferring to back in their existing talent over brining in new faces. Due to age and dropoff from in performance from the veteran players I'm expecting a slight regression in 2022 for the Warthogs, but still fully expect them to make finals come the end of the home and away season.

2022 Prediction: 8th

fightingfury_88 · Mar 12, 2022

West Adelaide Wolverines 2022 AFLTM Season Preview

List
Manager
Hatchy1992
Senior List
1. Karl Amon - $305,000 (1)
2. Rory Atkins - $160,000 (1)
3. Jed Bews - $304,000 (1)
4. Luke Brown - $216,000 (2)
5. Tyler Brown - $400,000 (3)
6. Chris Burgess - $257,000 (3)
7. Zak Butters - $1,080,000 (5)
8. Jackson Callow - $135,000 (1)
9. Tom Clurey - $200,000 (2)
10. Nikolas Cox - $540,000 (3)
11. Sam Darcy - $145,000 (2)
12. Jack Darling - $500,000 (1)
13. Xavier Duursma - $612,000 (5)
14. Sam Flanders - $325,000 (1)
15. Nathan Fyfe - $501,000 (2)
16. James Jordon - $675,000 (5)
17. Mitchell Lewis - $306,000 (4)
18. Rory Lobb - $400,000 (4)
19. Kai Lohmann - $105,000 (2)
20. Darcy Macpherson - $585,000 (3)
21. Fischer McAsey - $520,000 (2)
22. Kamdyn McIntosh - $226,000 (1)
23. Ben McKay - $280,000 (4)
24. Jackson Mead - $160,000 (1)
25. Steven Motlop - $226,000 (1)
26. Quinton Narkle - $263,000 (2)
27. Jack Newnes - $288,000 (3)
28. John Noble - $244,000 (2)
29. Jack Petruccelle - $200,000 (2)
30. Tom Powell - $540,000 (3)
31. Liam Ryan - $260,000 (2)
32. Harry Sharp - $115,000 (1)
33. Brodie Smith - $396,000 (2)
34. Will Snelling - $249,000 (3)
35. Jaidyn Stephenson - $500,000 (3)
36. Curtis Taylor - $270,000 (2)
37. Adam Tomlinson - $315,000 (2)
38. Marcus Windhager - $105,000 (2)
39. Tristan Xerri - $350,000 (2)
Veterans
40. Trent McKenzie - $0 (1)
41. Callan Ward - $135,000 (1)
Rookie List
42. Matthew McGuinness - $85,000 (1)

2021 Finish: 5 wins, 10 losses, 18678 points for, 12th place

In: Tom Clurey (trd), Sam Darcy (ND), Nathan Fyfe (trd), James Jordon (trd), Mitchell Lewis (trd), Rory Lobb (Stk), Kai Lohmann (ND), Jack Newnes (trd), John Noble (trd), Jack Petrucelle (trd), Brodie Smith (trd), Adam Tomlinson (trd), Marcus Windhager (ND), Tristan Xerri (trd), Future 3rd Rd Pick (Stk)
Out: Tom Campbell (del), Mason Cox (del), Ben Cunnington (trd), Majak Daw (del), Will Day (trd), Charlie Dixon (del), Darcy Gardiner (trd), Joel Garner (del), Dean Kent (del), Elijah Hollands (trd), Luke McDonald (trd), Shaun McKernan (del), Jake Melksham (del), Connor Menadue* (del), Tariek Newchurch* (del), Aaron Nietschke* (del), Jared Polec (FA), Izak Rankine (trd), Ned Reeves* (trd), Taj Schofield* (del), Archie Smith (del), Daniel Talia (del), Ed Vickers-Willis (del), Future 2nd Rd Pick

Average Age (Rank): 24.9 (8th)
Best addition: Nathan Fyfe via trade with Geelong
Biggest loss: Ben Cunnington via trade with St Kilda Titans
MVP: Nathan Fyfe
Rising Star: Zak Butters

West Adelaide Wolverines Predicted Best Team
B: John Noble - Trent McKenzie - Jed Bews
HB: Brodie Smith - Nikolas Cox - Karl Amon
C: Zak Butters - Callan Ward - James Jordon
HF: Jaidyn Stephenson - Jack Darling - Xavier Duursma
F: Will Snelling - Mitchell Lewis - Darcy MacPherson
R: Rory Lobb - Nathan Fyfe - Tom Powell
INT: Steven Motlop - Jack Newnes - Kamdyn McIntosh - Curtis Taylor - Sam Flanders - Quinton Narkle - Chris Burgess
Coach: Hatchy1992

Summary: The Wolverines have been a team mired towards the bottom of the ladder these past few seasons, but through a strong investment in youth the wheels are starting to turn and progress is finally starting to be shown. Led by Callan Ward, West Adelaide posted a respectable 2021 by finishing in 12th after a competitive 5 win season. Joining Ward in 2022 is superstar Nat Fyfe and it is hoped the boost he provides, along with the continual growth of youngsters the ilk of Zak Butters, James Jordon and Xavier Duursma see the team from West Adelaide continue to push up the ladder.

Finals are possible for this squad, albeit unlikely, with depth a real concern for the Wolverines. There are too many unproven scorers in the starting 18 which doesn't leave me with too much confidence over the course of an entire season. The KPP stocks are pretty well stocked on all lines except ruck, but most of these numbers are formed by young players not at their peak or fringe AFL players. Tristan Xerri will be a real interesting watch though, if he gets the game time he could very much allay any ruck concerns for this club has now and into the future. I'm predicting a pretty similar year to last season for West Adelaide and that shouldn't be seen as a failure. In fact, a year of consolidation, some good drafting and further development from the young players could be seen as a riveting success.

2022 Prediction: 13th

fightingfury_88 · Mar 14, 2022

West Coast 2022 AFLTM Season Preview

List
Manager
eddiespocket
Senior List
1. Joel Amartey - $162,000 (2)
2. Noah Anderson - $520,000 (2)
3. Mark Blicavs - $360,000 (3)
4. Atu Bosenavulagi - $188,000 (1)
5. Jase Burgoyne - $105,000 (2)
6. Charlie Constable - $326,000 (2)
7. Tom Cutler - $192,000 (1)
8. Phil Davis - $188,000 (1)
9. Taylor Duryea - $188,000 (1)
10. Darcy Fogarty - $400,000 (3)
11. Eddie Ford - $338,000 (2)
12. Lance Franklin - $315,000 (1)
13. Brady Hough - $120,000 (2)
14. Jeremy Howe - $419,000 (3)
15. Ben Keays - $414,000 (1)
16. Joshua Kennedy - $160,000 (1)
17. Thomas Liberatore - $473,000 (2)
18. Garett McDonagh - $105,000 (2)
19. Jed McEntee - $0 (1)
20. Ned McHenry - $280,000 (4)
21. Daniel McKenzie - $160,000 (1)
22. Toby McLean - $600,000 (2)
23. Lachlan McNeil - $165,000 (1)
24. Touk Miller - $550,000 (1)
25. Sam Naismith - $160,000 (1)
26. Luke Nankervis - $105,000 (2)
27. Luke Parker - $878,000 (3)
28. Sam Powell-Pepper - $600,000 (2)
29. Braydon Preuss - $550,000 (2)
30. Josh Schache - $263,000 (2)
31. Harry Schoenberg - $520,000 (5)
32. Lachlan Schultz - $200,000 (2)
33. Paul Seedsman - $360,000 (2)
34. James Sicily - $601,000 (2)
35. Jacob Van Rooyen - $120,000 (2)
36. Joshua Walker - $260,000 (3)
37. Joel Western - $115,000 (1)
38. Mason Wood - $160,000 (1)
39. James Worpel - $721,000 (3)
Veterans
40. Edward Curnow - $0 (1)
41. Bradley Hill - $135,000 (1)
42. Ben McEvoy - $270,000 (1)
Rookie List
43. Jake Aarts - $85,000 (1)
44. Noah Cumberland - $85,000 (1)
45. Jayden Hunt - $85,000 (1)
46. Jack Saunders - $85,000 (1)
47. Kieran Strachan - $85,000 (1)
48. Jake Stein - $85,000 (1)

2021 Finish: 12 wins, 3 losses, 22149 points for, 4th place. Finals: 3 wins, 1 loss, Premiership

In: Atu Bosenavulagi (trd), Jase Burgoyne (ND), Tom Cutler (FA), Brady Hough (ND), Jeremy Howe (trd), Thomas Liberatore (trd), Garett McDonagh (ND), Ned McHenry (trd), Luke Nankervis (ND), Braydon Preuss (trd), Josh Schache (trd), Harry Schoenberg (trd), Lachlan Schultz (trd), Jacob Van Rooyen (ND), Jake Stein* (RD), James Worpel (trd)

Out: Eddie Betts (del), Bailey Dale (trd), Taylin Duman (del), Kane Farrell (FA), Michael Gibbons (del), Jack Graham (trd), Aaron Hall (trd), Hamish Hartlett (del), Jayden Laverde (trd), Hugo Ralphsmith (trd), Ryan Schoenmakers (del), Joel Selwood (trd), Tyson Stengle (FA), Thomas Stewart (trd), Matthew Taberner (FA), Tarryn Thomas (trd), Future 3rd Rd Pick

Average Age (Rank): 25.9 (Eq. 1st)
Best addition: Thomas Liberatore via trade with Gippsland Sharks
Biggest loss: Aaron Hall via trade with Western Vultures
MVP: Touk Miller
Rising Star: Harry Schoenberg

West Coast Predicted Best Team
B: Jeremy Howe - Joshua Walker - Taylor Duryea
HB: Bradley Hill - Mark Blicavs - Paul Seedsman
C: James Worpel - Edward Curnow - Noah Anderson
HF: Luke Parker - Lance Franklin - Thomas Liberatore
F: Harry Schoenberg - Joshua Kennedy - Toby McLean
R: Ben McEvoy - Touk Miller - Ben Keays
INT: Sam Powell-Pepper - Tom Cutler - Daniel McKenzie - Braydon Preuss - Josh Schache - Lachlan Schultz - Charlie Constable
Coach: eddiespocket

Summary: West Coast managed to scrape into the top four after the 2021 home and away season after pulling together some late wins. One week into finals though and they were staring down a straight set exit after losing fairly comfortably to the Ballarat Dragons. From that point on though, West Coast went on a finals run for the ages, knocking off St Kilda in the semi-final before continuing that momentum to upset Geelong in the Preliminary Final and gaining revenge on the previously undefeated Dragons in the Grand Final to claim one of the more unlikely AFLTM premierships in recent history.

A lot of West Coast's success in the season and particularly in the finals was due to the heroic efforts of the likes of Touk Miller, Aaron Hall and Ben Keays. All three players were fairly unheralded upon the commencement of the 2021 season but by the end of the season Miller has won the league Best and Fairest award to go along with an All Australian selection, Hall joined Touk in the All-Australian while Keays saved his best to last to win the Grand Final MVP to cap off a wonderful season with an average score rivalling some of the biggest names in the competition.

2022 has arrived and West Coast should again be up there come the finals. There are some genuine question marks though, for instance; can Ben Keays back up his career best season, can Noah Anderson continue his rise and can the ageing key forward stocks hold on for another premiership push? There has also been quite a bit of talent lost during the off-season, highlighted by the aforementioned Aaron Hall who was traded to the Vultures and Thomas Stewart who was sent to Harbour City. The additions of Liberatore, Schoenberg and Worpel should go some way to covering the losses, but overall I am predicting a slight drop off in performance from several players resulting in a mid-lower top 8 finish. Mind you, based on last season this team could win the premiership from there!

2022 Prediction: 6th

fightingfury_88 · Mar 15, 2022

Western Vultures 2022 AFLTM Season Preview

List
Manager
sante
Senior List
1. Tom Atkins - $200,000 (2)
2. Noah Balta - $360,000 (3)
3. Ryan Burton - $500,000 (1)
4. Darcy Cameron - $200,000 (2)
5. Paul Curtis - $105,000 (2)
6. Shane Edwards - $160,000 (1)
7. Jamie Elliott - $200,000 (2)
8. Matthew Flynn - $240,000 (3)
9. Minairo Frederick - $325,000 (1)
10. Toby Greene - $550,000 (4)
11. Aaron Hall - $579,000 (1)
12. Mitchell Hannan - $188,000 (1)
13. Harvey Harrison - $105,000 (2)
14. Kyron Hayden - $188,000 (1)
15. Isaac Heeney - $855,000 (5)
16. Tom Highmore - $338,000 (2)
17. Harrison Himmelberg - $350,000 (3)
18. Ethan Hughes - $160,000 (1)
19. Jarman Impey - $270,000 (1)
20. Lachlan Jones - $540,000 (3)
21. Adam Kennedy - $276,000 (1)
22. Oleg Markov - $162,000 (2)
23. Tim Membrey - $287,000 (2)
24. Harry Morrison - $290,000 (2)
25. Shannon Neale - $95,000 (1)
26. Kysaiah Pickett - $325,000 (1)
27. Hugo Ralphsmith - $320,000 (5)
28. Ed Richards - $226,000 (2)
29. Daniel Rioli - $360,000 (2)
30. Maurice Rioli - $115,000 (1)
31. Dominic Sheed - $513,000 (3)
32. Joel Smith - $0 (1)
33. Sydney Stack - $400,000 (3)
34. Laitham Vandermeer - $280,000 (4)
35. Dante Visentini - $105,000 (2)
36. Michael Walters - $585,000 (4)
37. Josh Ward - $145,000 (2)
38. Jacob Weitering - $878,000 (4)
39. Lachie Young - $243,000 (1)
Veterans
40. Lachie Neale - $0 (1)
41. Dion Prestia - $135,000 (2)
42. Nick Vlastuin - $270,000 (4)
Rookie List
43. Levi Casboult - $85,000 (1)
44. Ben Miller - $85,000 (1)
45. Matthew Parker - $85,000 (1)
46. Charlie Parker - $85,000 (1)
47. Cody Raak - $85,000 (1)
48. Callum Sinclair - $85,000 (1)

2021 Finish: 6 wins, 9 losses, 18717 points for, 11th place

In: Paul Curtis (ND), Matthew Flynn (trd), Aaron Hall (trd), Harvey Harrison (ND), Tom Highmore (trd), Tim Membrey (trd), Harry Morrison (trd), Charlie Parker* (RD), Cody Raak* (RD), Hugo Ralphsmith (trd), Dominic Sheed (trd), Laitham Vendermeer (trd), Dante Visentini (ND), Josh Ward (ND), Future 3rd Rd Pick (NR)
Out: Miles Bergman (trd), Atu Bosenavulagi (trd), Mabior Chol (trd), Brayden Cook (trd), Ben Davis (del), Cameron Ellis-Yolmen (del), Jy Farrar (trd), Brayden Fiorini (trd), Martin Gleeson* (del), Kyle Hartigan (del), Lachlan Keeffe* (del), Ned McHenry (trd), Alex Neal-Bullen (trd), Jack Redden (FA), Dylan Roberton (del), Will Shaw* (del), Nathan Wilson (FA)

Average Age (Rank): 25.3 (7th)
Best addition: Aaron Hall via trade with West Coast
Biggest loss: Brayden Fiorini via trade with Ballarat Dragons
MVP: Lachie Neale
Rising Star: Josh Ward

Western Vultures Predicted Best Team
B: Jarman Impey - Noah Balta - Ryan Burton
HB: Nick Vlastuin - Jacob Weitering - Aaron Hall
C: Michael Walters - Dominic Sheed - Oleg Markov
HF: Toby Greene - Tim Membrey - Isaac Heeney
F: Jamie Elliott - Darcy Cameron - Tom Atkins
R: Matthew Flynn - Lachie Neale - Dion Prestia
INT: Sydney Stack - Harry Morrison - Shane Edwards - Kysaiah Pickett - Harrison Himmelberg - Josh Ward - Tom Highmore
Coach: sante

Summary: Western Vultures have been building slowly the past few seasons after a sustained successful period. After multiple seasons of missing out on finals the top eight is now within reach and should be the aim for the Vultures. The club has a nice blend of experience and youth and despite their lowly ranking in 2021 they boast one of the more deep teams heading into this season. Adding Matthew Flynn fills an immediate and future need with the big man likely to take the number 1 ruck role immediately and Sheed should provide some further midfield depth when healthy.

Where the Vultures have been lacking recently is in the star power; they have a lot of solid foot soldiers but outside of Lachie Neale there was no player who could really damage an opposition with a massive score. That's been rectified somewhat by the recruitment of Aaron Hall but to take that next step into finals the Vultures really need the likes of Heeney and Greene to take the leap into elite status. Overall I feel the Vultures have improved their list compared to last season and are in the mix to play finals, but there may be other teams around who have improved just as much. It's definitely going to be a squeeze for the last few spots in the eight!

2022 Prediction: 12th

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