I really think they are.
Obviously being a Geelong supporter, I am confident that we can win the elusive premiership and am thus far satisfied with the way the season is progressing. At this stage, we have set ourselves up into a position where we are best placed to make an assault on the premiership. And I am loving it, why wouldn't I?
But I cannot help but wonder that the wider footballing public are underestimating some of the competition out there. I could expand, but here are three sides that are a real threat.
- West Coast
- Collingwood
- Port Power
The one that has really flown under the radar is Collingwood. They have a good draw home, they have set a good base to go from and they are more than capable of winning on the road. If the top six remains relatively unchanged, what is stopping them from beating the Roos or the Cats in a final at the MCG? West Coast don't really need an explanation. It is pretty obvious. They are the defending champions and have the cattle to test anyone, and their injured players are starting to filter back. Port Power is an interesting one. Started well, fell away, and are back. And they are a threat. With the quality at their disposal, if they can slide into the four, nothing is stopping them from stealing a preliminary final berth in Adelaide.
Now, as I said, I am not taking anything away from my Cats. Do I think we will win it? Course I do. I just think the public and the media are underestimating the challengers.
There is only so many sides you can dismiss from the race. Geelong look good, but all it takes is one month of glorious football and the title is yours.
Thoughts?
Obviously being a Geelong supporter, I am confident that we can win the elusive premiership and am thus far satisfied with the way the season is progressing. At this stage, we have set ourselves up into a position where we are best placed to make an assault on the premiership. And I am loving it, why wouldn't I?
But I cannot help but wonder that the wider footballing public are underestimating some of the competition out there. I could expand, but here are three sides that are a real threat.
- West Coast
- Collingwood
- Port Power
The one that has really flown under the radar is Collingwood. They have a good draw home, they have set a good base to go from and they are more than capable of winning on the road. If the top six remains relatively unchanged, what is stopping them from beating the Roos or the Cats in a final at the MCG? West Coast don't really need an explanation. It is pretty obvious. They are the defending champions and have the cattle to test anyone, and their injured players are starting to filter back. Port Power is an interesting one. Started well, fell away, and are back. And they are a threat. With the quality at their disposal, if they can slide into the four, nothing is stopping them from stealing a preliminary final berth in Adelaide.
Now, as I said, I am not taking anything away from my Cats. Do I think we will win it? Course I do. I just think the public and the media are underestimating the challengers.
There is only so many sides you can dismiss from the race. Geelong look good, but all it takes is one month of glorious football and the title is yours.
Thoughts?