2024 Ladder Predictions

[Chadwiko]

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

 

[LoBu]

Semantics warrior.

They were obviously saying the last time Geelong missed finals (before 2023), there was a good response.

Same as after 2006.

Trend will have to die eventually though.

Maybe, not trying to be semantic but OP pointing to a previous time as the reason Geelong will bounce back is nonsense, almost as if the mentality is that Geelong didn't miss the 8 last year, and if they did its not worth mentioning.

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[Mr Meow]

Maybe, not trying to be semantic but OP pointing to a previous time as the reason Geelong will bounce back is nonsense, almost as if the mentality is that Geelong didn't miss the 8 last year, and if they did its not worth mentioning.

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Yeah fair enough.

It is a whole new group of players besides Duncan, Guthrie (already injured) and Hawkins.

It's such an even comp. Luck will be enough to separate 5th through 12th probably (then there will be a few that truly excel and a handful that are poor) and that's the range I think Geelong will be in.

 

[Orange crush]

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

Can def seeing you rise a few spots IF you back line can hold up

 

[LoBu]

Yeah fair enough.

It is a whole new group of players besides Duncan, Guthrie (already injured) and Hawkins.

It's such an even comp. Luck will be enough to separate 5th through 12th probably (then there will be a few that truly excel and a handful that are poor) and that's the range I think Geelong will be in.

It's super tough, it's true that news of Geelongs demise has been much exaggerated over the years, will it be this year, we don't know and OP is fair to argue history says Geelong won't miss again.

But I'm more on what you are saying, it's a new era, a new look structure, and I'm saying you are already out of the 8, struggling to get back in, not guaranteed to bounce back.

Good luck!

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[Alwaysacrow]

I’m undecided on St.Kilda and Adelaide.

What Option Is More Likely?

Saints Make Finals
Crows Make Finals
Both Make Finals
Neither Make Finals

No. 3

 

[willydave]

The media narrative of the Demons sliding has got into the heads of a lot of people on here.. I’ve followed that club for my 39 years on this planet, I’ve known when we’re shit and when we’re decent.

The Demons of 24 are stronger than 23, we’ve finally addressed our lack of inside vs outside balance.

The defensive structure is still in the top 2 in the league and our forward line already looks to be functioning much better.

I can’t see us winning less than 15-16 games and finishing lower than 4th. But take from that what you will.

 

[CarnTheScray]

The media narrative of the Demons sliding has got into the heads of a lot of people on here..

You’re telling me that peoples ladder predictions are based off surface level views of other clubs performances?

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

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


8-16 pretty hard to pick

 

[FootyLad0]

Hate to say it but the last time you missed the finals was last year.

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Aside from being super pedantic, you're correct. Anything can happen.

Never said it was guaranteed, just saying with the hardest schedule in 2023 and a buttload of injuries i don't think we can take too much out of last season.

 

[FootyLad0]

The media narrative of the Demons sliding has got into the heads of a lot of people on here.. I’ve followed that club for my 39 years on this planet, I’ve known when we’re s**t and when we’re decent.

The Demons of 24 are stronger than 23, we’ve finally addressed our lack of inside vs outside balance.

The defensive structure is still in the top 2 in the league and our forward line already looks to be functioning much better.

I can’t see us winning less than 15-16 games and finishing lower than 4th. But take from that what you will.

I think with a tough schedule plus off field drama is what people are basing it on.

 

[Coolangatta]

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

 

[Alwaysacrow]

Oh well, flags aren't won in February.

They are on the Port board

 

[My Tilly]

The media narrative of the Demons sliding has got into the heads of a lot of people on here.. I’ve followed that club for my 39 years on this planet, I’ve known when we’re s**t and when we’re decent.

The Demons of 24 are stronger than 23, we’ve finally addressed our lack of inside vs outside balance.

The defensive structure is still in the top 2 in the league and our forward line already looks to be functioning much better.

I can’t see us winning less than 15-16 games and finishing lower than 4th. But take from that what you will.

I like the guy who has Gold Coast finishing above your mob

 

[Coolangatta]

After trying the Squiggle Ladder Predictor I got:

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

 

[Orange crush]

After trying the Squiggle Ladder Predictor I got:

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

Reckon gcs might be one spot too high

 

[willydave]

I think with a tough schedule plus off field drama is what people are basing it on.

We have a tough schedule every year, and the off field stuff happens at every club, every year.

 

[Coolangatta]

Reckon gcs might be one spot too high

Yeah, I was surprised. I had them getting off to a flyer but not sure the early confidence would take them all the way through the season even if they do start well.

 

[Orange crush]

Yeah, I was surprised. I had them getting off to a flyer but not sure the early confidence would take them all the way through the season even if they do start well.

Reckon they’ll need to warm into the season and perhaps make a run late

 

[Worm4]

Brisbane
Port Adelaide
Melbourne
Collingwood
Adelaide
Carlton
Fremantle
GWS
St kilda
Gold Coast
Sydney
Geelong
Bulldogs
Richmond
Hawthorn
Essendon
North Melbourne
West Coast

 

[The Goon]

Brisbane Lions
2.GWS
3.Adelaide
4.Sydney
5.Collingw

Was way off the mark last year. Time to get back on the horse.

After trying the Squiggle Ladder Predictor I got:

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

The problem with the squiggle predictor is you tend to repeat the same starting point bias over a season. So if you rate your team a little better than others than can quickly snowball to an outlier result, and when you look back it seems out of touch with what you actually believe.

Kudos though for going through the process, it's a fair time commitment!

 

[Coolangatta]

The problem with the squiggle predictor is you tend to repeat the same starting point bias over a season. So if you rate your team a little better than others than can quickly snowball to an outlier result, and when you look back it seems out of touch with what you actually believe.

Kudos though for going through the process, it's a fair time commitment!

Yeah, I really should be getting back to work, but...

I have no doubt I'll be wrong about the ladder, to be right I'd have to have a 100 percent tipping record. I'd be lucky to have 50 percent.

Tigers under Yze could definitely surprise... if Lynch, Bolton, Dusty, Prestia, and Taranto play full seasons.

 

[CasuallyDressed]

This is going into the finals.

1. Bris
2. Carl
3. Coll
4. GWS
5. Melb
6. Syd
7. Port
8. Adel

9. STK
10. Haw
11. Gee
12. GCS
13. WB
14. Ess
15. Rich
16. Frem
17. NM
18. WCE

Think anyone down 14th could play finals tbh. Tight year.

 

[Orange crush]

This is going into the finals.

1. Bris
2. Carl
3. Coll
4. GWS
5. Melb
6. Syd
7. Port
8. Adel

9. STK
10. Haw
11. Gee
12. GCS
13. WB
14. Ess
15. Rich
16. Frem
17. NM
18. WCE

Think anyone down 14th could play finals tbh. Tight year.

That’s pretty good…., usually there’s another riser/faller but maybe not this year

 

[CarnTheScray]

if Sam Taylor

15

Sam Taylor

Age

26

Ht

198cm

Wt

95kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.1

4star

MG

130.5

2star

D

8.0

2star

K

2.5

1star

HB

5.5

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.5

3star

MG

60.8

1star

D

8.6

3star

K

3.0

1star

HB

5.6

4star

M

1.2

2star

T

2.8

5star

MG

110.8

2star

is fit most/all of the season, GWS will make top 4.