Let's talk about GWS

[PerthBoy86]

On SEN Buckley pointed out that GWS often lose the inside 50 count quite handily - which you can tell from the eye test simply watching them - but still win, way more than other sides. They don't seem too bothered by it because there so good defending and intercepting. They of course rely a lot on rebound and scores from turnover a lot. I think when it works it works a treat, but when it doesn't they get into trouble and find it hard to clamp down. Last year's semi vs the Lions showed both sides of this. It appears they play a different brand from most and are a genuine wild card. Their best imo is still as good as anyone's.

Their record against top 8 is good and on their day can beat anyone. It's just They drop games they shouldn't more than other top 8 sides, kind of like the anti Bulldogs. With Cadman and others stepping up they're not as reliant on Hogan. They don't have a hoodoo side, and I think they're definitely the most dangerous 5-8 side in finals. Were very unlucky last year to not make a prelim. I think they would've beat the Cats in a prelim last year.

Seem to be flying under the radar, but do you think their brand is sustainable this season to go all the way?

I think for me I think they're capable of beating anyone, but I'm not sure they can string together 4 finals wins to claim the prize. Top 4 is still a mathematical possibility though. Imo they're still probably 4th in line, maybe equal with the Cats, still ahead of the Dockers, Hawks and Suns and Dogs of course.