2026 Ladder Predictions

[Jirik13]

GCS. AFL nepo babies gifted so many high picks and a favourable draw. With the addition of Petracca and JUH should take another step.

Nepo babies Suns have the 2nd hardest draw.

 

[timokane]

Heres my first one for the year 2026 only Jan i know:

1. Suns the new lions can be anything in 2026 hardwicks time to coach another flag hottest team right now
2. Lions touch drop be it a spot or two still best going around level of content in 2026
3. Crows see gws but they have won 2 flags
4. GWS solid outift well coached organised done well blue chip as well yet to win a flag as yet amazing
5. Freo back up 2025 in 2026
6. Dogs bevs last throw at the stumps still solid getting some kids helps around the mark again
7. Pies around the mark could be the dawn of somewhat of a cliff lean year this one drop off but still makes it in there be it week 1 september better in 2027 not quite in 2026 they working themselves out for the future foundation times
8. Swans getting back on track new coach working well thus far a getting there season
9. Cats bit of a downer in 2026 still got them making finals again might be last dance tho
10. Hawks other teams working them out in 2026 2025 they peaked
11. St Kilda on the rise made a slash see how Ross last year will go just got on the right track
12. Port see blues stagnate team now
13. Blues rinse repeat of 2025 in 2026 season of stagnation in 12 months time to make hard decisions
14. North see tigers going up a notch
15. Melbourne on the slide tipping spoon in 2028 they are following essendon
16. Richmond see north go up a notch
17. Essendon second last spoon in 2027
18. West coast last spoon tho go to 17th in 2027

 

[beside the seaside]

Nepo babies Suns have the 2nd hardest draw.

That's terrible mate, sorry to hear. Hopefully an official complaint has been lodged, this should not stand.

 

[BillytheLid]

Nepo babies Suns have the 2nd hardest draw.

Just like ladder predictions assessments of the fixture are speculative and up to one's own interpretation. I did not describe it as 'soft' and perhaps 'favorable' is not the best descriptor but for mine it looks like a pretty good draw.

Whichever way you slice it they have a dream start. First 2 rounds at home. Eagles, Richmond and Melbourne across the first 4 weeks, then an “away” game against Sydney on neutral territory (Norwood) followed by Essendon at home. At worst they should 5-1 and set up for the season.

 

[Jirik13]

That's terrible mate, sorry to hear. Hopefully an official complaint has been lodged, this should not stand.

Suns has already raised the issue with RTB. He is now in charge of nepo babies claims.

 

[Jirik13]

Just like ladder predictions assessments of the fixture are speculative and up to one's own interpretation. I did not describe it as 'soft' and perhaps 'favorable' is not the best descriptor but for mine it looks like a pretty good draw.

Whichever way you slice it they have a dream start. First 2 rounds at home. Eagles, Richmond and Melbourne across the first 4 weeks, then an “away” game against Sydney on neutral territory (Norwood) followed by Essendon at home. At worst they should 5-1 and set up for the season.

For sure great start. Check out the fixture after bye. Just adding AFL fixture difficulty fact based on teams position in 2025. Obviously you are entitled to your view.

 

[Andrewgtv05]

		W	L	D	%
1.	Hawthorn	19	4	0	126.7%
2.	Sydney	17	6	0	132.6%
3.	Geelong	17	6	0	122.5%
4.	Adelaide	16	7	0	107.4%
5.	Melbourne	15	8	0	110.8%
6.	Port Adelaide	13	10	0	102.2%
7.	Essendon	12	11	0	101.0%
8.	Fremantle	11	12	0	98.3%
9.	St Kilda	11	12	0	97.5%
10.	Gold Coast	10	13	0	99.1%
11.	GWS	10	13	0	94.0%
12.	Collingwood	10	13	0	92.6%
13.	Brisbane Lions	9	14	0	95.1%
14.	Richmond	9	14	0	92.0%
15.	Western Bulldogs	9	14	0	91.2%
16.	Carlton	8	15	0	96.9%
17.	North Melbourne	8	15	0	93.4%
18.	West Coast	3	20	0	66.5%

WC1: ESSENDON v Gold Coast
WC2: FREMANTLE v St Kilda

QF1: HAWTHORN v Adelaide
QF2: SYDNEY v Geelong
EF1: MELBOURNE v Fremantle
EF2: PORT ADELAIDE v Essendon

SF1: Adelaide v MELBOURNE
SF2: Geelong v PORT ADELAIDE

PF1: HAWTHORN v Port Adelaide
PF2: SYDNEY v Melbourne

GF: HAWTHORN v Sydney

This is what will happen I think. Check back in August to see if I am right or wrong

You only made that Ladder just to give Essendon a finals win right?