A lot of commentators are poor. Top 4 perhaps, but not earning a home QF.A lot of commentators have GWS in the top 4. They do have quality all across the paddock.
I think the genuine top 2 contenders are Collingwood, Brisbane and Hawthorn. GWS closer to Fremantle, Bulldogs, Adelaide, GC type teams. Hard to say which group Geelong fit into yet.