Since the top 8 predictions have been done to death, lets have some new predictions for 2001.
It's time to look into the crystal ball and predict the off field news in 2001
ie - first coach to go, club dramas, suspenisions, injuries etc
here goes
1.John Elliott to be given his marching orders mid season, Carlton after a dreadful start to the year start winning games but miss the finals.
2. Matthew lloyd severley injures his knee taking a big mark over Mick Martyn in round 1, but makes a remarkable comeback in the first week of the finals.
3. Channel Seven to pull the plug and not show any Grand Final pre-game entertainment in protest to the AFL's decision to change to channel 9. (is that really a bad thing though) The game however is the best in 12 years with more than 5 million viewers making it the most watched program in the History of television
4. Malcolm Blight causes a stir when he tells the StKilda players there will be no training this week after a disasterous loss mid year, saying he couldn't bare the site of them for a week.
5. A Collingwood supporter jumps off the Great Southern Stand after another tragic display from his team, amazingly he survives and is back next week for more punishment
6. Ben Graham is mobbed by screaming Geelong fans after he kicks a goal from behind the centre circle after the siren in round 4 to give Geelong a 3 point win over North Melbourne at Kardinia Park. Kardinia Park also gets a new name - Alcoa Arena - you heard it here first
7. A riot arrupts on ANZAC day when Essendon supporters publicly berate Collingwoods inept display, Collingwood supporters are not amused and the riot spills onto the tram tracks nearby, causing major delays for commuters
8. Garry Ayres gets the sack after only 6 games with the Crows looking to rebuild straight away. Neil Kerley is a surprise apllicant for the vacant job.
9. Wayne Jackson's wig falls off during a media conference causing much mirth among reporters - The photos are then widely published causing Wayne to seek the help of Greg Matthews and Advanced Hair Studios.
10. Kevin Sheedy to actually come face-to-face with a martian.
any others????
It's time to look into the crystal ball and predict the off field news in 2001
ie - first coach to go, club dramas, suspenisions, injuries etc
here goes
1.John Elliott to be given his marching orders mid season, Carlton after a dreadful start to the year start winning games but miss the finals.
2. Matthew lloyd severley injures his knee taking a big mark over Mick Martyn in round 1, but makes a remarkable comeback in the first week of the finals.
3. Channel Seven to pull the plug and not show any Grand Final pre-game entertainment in protest to the AFL's decision to change to channel 9. (is that really a bad thing though) The game however is the best in 12 years with more than 5 million viewers making it the most watched program in the History of television
4. Malcolm Blight causes a stir when he tells the StKilda players there will be no training this week after a disasterous loss mid year, saying he couldn't bare the site of them for a week.
5. A Collingwood supporter jumps off the Great Southern Stand after another tragic display from his team, amazingly he survives and is back next week for more punishment
6. Ben Graham is mobbed by screaming Geelong fans after he kicks a goal from behind the centre circle after the siren in round 4 to give Geelong a 3 point win over North Melbourne at Kardinia Park. Kardinia Park also gets a new name - Alcoa Arena - you heard it here first
7. A riot arrupts on ANZAC day when Essendon supporters publicly berate Collingwoods inept display, Collingwood supporters are not amused and the riot spills onto the tram tracks nearby, causing major delays for commuters
8. Garry Ayres gets the sack after only 6 games with the Crows looking to rebuild straight away. Neil Kerley is a surprise apllicant for the vacant job.
9. Wayne Jackson's wig falls off during a media conference causing much mirth among reporters - The photos are then widely published causing Wayne to seek the help of Greg Matthews and Advanced Hair Studios.
10. Kevin Sheedy to actually come face-to-face with a martian.
any others????