2024 Ladder Predictions

[Joao]

I see a lot of predictions here ranking the Cats in the 10th-14th range. Whilst, this is obviously wishful thinking by opposition supporters, I actually think it's the last thing you want. It's better for you all for us to finish 5th-7th (where I think we'll be) so that we both simultaneously aren't a contender and also don't get a quality pick.

I can absolutely see you finishing in the 8, but that goes for almost every team.

 

[RUNVS]

I see a lot of predictions here ranking the Cats in the 10th-14th range. Whilst, this is obviously wishful thinking by opposition supporters, I actually think it's the last thing you want. It's better for you all for us to finish 5th-7th (where I think we'll be) so that we both simultaneously aren't a contender and also don't get a quality pick.

How on earth is us thinking Geelong will finish between 10th and 14th wishful thinking? You finished 12th this year.

 

[Giant Pete]

Gold Coast will move up into the 8.

 

[RUNVS]

Gold Coast will move up into the 8.

I think so too. I think their list build is going really well. It is a much healthier build than their first one. Another year of experience into their younger players will do wonders for them.

 

[Godzke]

I see a lot of predictions here ranking the Cats in the 10th-14th range. Whilst, this is obviously wishful thinking by opposition supporters, I actually think it's the last thing you want. It's better for you all for us to finish 5th-7th (where I think we'll be) so that we both simultaneously aren't a contender and also don't get a quality pick.

What an odd comment

The difference between 5th and 14th this year was 3.5 games. If the OP asked "predict how many wins" and someone put 10 instead of 13, then you wouldn't call that "wishful thinking" would you?

I think a lot hangs on which clubs sort out their injury woes. WCE, Ess and Carlton have the most work to do (over a 2yr look-back)

2023 (as at 8th August, or after R21)



and 2022

 

[Big Fresh]

1. Collingwood
2. GWS
3. Brisbane
4. Carlton
5. Melbourne
6. St Kilda
7. Adelaide
8. Geelong
9. Sydney
10. Port
11. Gold Coast
12. Fremantle
13. Bulldogs
14. Essendon
15. Hawthorn
16. Richmond
17. North
18. West Coast

 

[Cudi_420]

If Melbourne doesn't finish top 4 Goodwin won't see out his contract.

 

[Vdubs]

If Melbourne doesn't finish top 4 Goodwin won't see out his contract.

top 5?
In any case, flag coaches RARELY get sacked if team makes the top 8, which they should easily.

 

[Shadow89]

1. GWS
2. Carlton
3. Brisbane
4. Collingwood
5. Adelaide
6. Sydney
7. St Kilda
8. Port Adelaide
9. Western Bulldogs
10. Melbourne
11. Geelong
12. Gold Coast
13. Essendon
14. Hawthorn
15. Richmond
16. Fremantle
17. North Melbourne
18. West Coast

 

[God Mode]

How on earth is us thinking Geelong will finish between 10th and 14th wishful thinking? You finished 12th this year.

With a list decimated by injury and 5 or 6 losses decided by less than 2 goals. With a more favourable run we'll be much better, but again, not good enough to contend.

 

[AusTerran]

Hmmm.. a Showdown Final.

1. GWS
2. Carlton
3. Brisbane
4. Collingwood
5. Adelaide
6. Sydney
7. St Kilda
8. Port Adelaide
9. Western Bulldogs
10. Melbourne
11. Geelong
12. Gold Coast
13. Essendon
14. Hawthorn
15. Richmond
16. Fremantle
17. North Melbourne
18. West Coast

 

[almuz]

Brisbane
GWS
Collingwood
Adelaide
St. Kilda
Sydney
Carlton
Melbourne

Gold Coast
Cats
Hawthorn
Port
Dogs
Essendon
Tigers
Freo
North
West coast

Same top 8 but Crows in and Pear out?

 

[Warwick]

Geelong supporters: look at all you wishful campaigners willing us to fall out of the 8.

(Quick check of the 2023 ladder) Geelong: 12th.

 

[Gavin Excell]

Gold Coast will move up into the 8.

If I could have a dollar for every time this has been predicted over the years....

 

[Caligo]

If I could have a dollar for every time this has been predicted over the years....

Everyone who said it in 2022 offseason were right though. Geelong had a lot of injuries, but a lot of their talent is also the wrong side of 30. I have them in the 6-14 bracket.

 

[iambrilliant]

1.Collingwood
2.Brisbane
3.Sydney
4.carlton
5.Melbourne
6.port
7.gws
8.bulldogs

9.Adelaide
10.Gold Coast
11.st kilda
12.cats
13.hawks
14.essendon
15.freo
16.tigers
17.north
18. Eagles

 

[Vdubs]

If I could have a dollar for every time this has been predicted over the years....

Can't buy much with $4 or $5.

 

[Giant Pete]

If I could have a dollar for every time this has been predicted over the years....

The biggest factor on performance is gamestyle.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Brisbane
Collingwood
GWS
Swans

Port
Demons
GoCo*
Cats*

Blues*
Crows*
Hawks
Freo
Tigers
Dogs
Saints
Dons
WCE
nmfc

* level on points with small amounts of % separating 7-10.

Hawks and GoCo to be the big improvers, Saints to slide .

Brownlow: Triple deadheat between aBont, Naicos and Gulden

Premier - Lions
Runner-Up - GWS.

 

[bungalow_bill]

There’s always teams who drop off and who rise from the depths.

2019- Lions went from 15th in 2018 to second

 

[CarnTheScray]

Top 8 be hard to crack

There will be two new teams in the Top 8 as always. Usually one enters the top 4 and the other makes 5-8. A team that finished 5-8 this year will also likely finish top 4.

 

[Vdubs]

Everyone who said it in 2022 offseason were right though. Geelong had a lot of injuries, but a lot of their talent is also the wrong side of 30. I have them in the 6-14 bracket.

Same.
Could easily be bottom 3, or just make top 8, such is the even comp
Hawks will continue to improve.
Hardwick is the ultimate opportunist, and I suspect he will get GC to climb.
Too many teams are difficult to rate.
Teams laden with talent like Bulldogs and Carlton should be in the 8, but we saw what happened to the Doggies.
Anybody who selects the 2024 top 8 in order, after finals, is an awesome judge or very arsey.

 

[Caligo]

Hawks will continue to improve.

I desperately hope so, but I fear our reliance on sicily/Lewis. If either or both get hurt or suspended... oh dear.

 

[Ctl]

1. Brisbane Lions
2. Collingwood
3. GWS
4. Melbourne
5. Adelaide
6. Carlton

7. Gold Coast Suns
8. Western Bulldogs
9. Sydney Swans
10. Port Adelaide
11. Richmond
12. Fremantle

13. St Kilda
14. Geelong
15. Essendon
16. Hawthorn

17. North Melbourne
18. West Coast Eagles

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

I desperately hope so, but I fear our reliance on sicily/Lewis. If either or both get hurt or suspended... oh dear.

You could say this about almost every side.