Predictions for 2011

[Peacock]

1. Fourth - lose two finals, win one
2. Hendo 59
3. Judd, Gibbs, Murphy
4. Hendo
5. Kreuzer (another knee reconstruction)
6. No

 

[krayfesh]

1. Where will we finish on the ladder after round 24? after finals?
First and first.
2. Leading goal scorer?
Henderson - 70
3. B&F 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Henderson, Russell, Murphy
4. Biggest improver?
Henderson
5. Biggest let down?
Our smaller average winning margin than last year.
6. Ratts as coach, does it expire in 2011? If so, when?
Nah, we win the flag.
7. Any accolades?
Yes.
8. How many weeks will Waite be out suspended?
Zero.


There.

 

[Azul]

Hey, um, did anyone dig out the predictions for 2010?

I remember predicting Mitch to win the rising star...

 

[thylacine60]

Predict another 10 threads along the same nature before rnd 1.

 

[zeeCFC]

Hey, um, did anyone dig out the predictions for 2010?

I remember predicting Mitch to win the rising star...

yeah had a look at my prediction that Brock would get the brownlow and decided against bumping it

 

[LoveMyBlueBoys]

I had searched for the 2010 prediction thread but couldn't find it, or I suck at searching. Probably the latter
Can anyone link me to it please?

 

[fireupboys]

1. Where will we finish on the ladder after round 24? after finals?
5th, win our first final and upset in the semi to make the prelim
2. Leading goal scorer?
Hendo and Waite - 45 each
3. B&F 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Judd, Murphy and Kruezer
4. Biggest improver?
Lucas and Yarran
5. Biggest let down?
Thornton and O'Hailpin (not really a let down but will remain in the ants for the majority of the year)
6. Ratts as coach, does it expire in 2011? If so, when?
Will be kept on after making a prelim
7. Any accolades?
3rd Brownlow for Juddy, AA for Judd, Murph and Warnock
8. How many weeks will Waite be out suspended?
Like to say 0 but most likely 1 due to a prior bad record

 

[parrot]

Top 4 finish, and a red-hot crack at the flag in 2011, although we're probably 2-3 years away from peaking yet.

 

[blue_boys]

1. 4th-6th
2. Waite 50-55
3. Judd, Murphy, Russell/Gibbs
4. Henderson
5. Thornton (he'll play 1 game so thats enough to be a let down)
6. No
7. AA = Judd, Murphy, Gibbs - Brownlow = Judd
8. 3 weeks (sighted 3 times, only suspended once)

 

[CrippsonBlue]

Predict another 10 threads along the same nature before rnd 1.

Lot can happen between now and November.

Then of course things like the time-trials will no doubt cause a re-think.

 

[Diesel Power]

1. 3rd, 3rd
2. Henderson 50ish
3. Judd, Murphy, Gibbs
4. McLean. Walker to have a breakout year (and hopefully committ to the Blues)
5. Waste 2 spots on our list on blokes who don't want to be at the Blues (T-bird & Setanta)
6. Top 4 finish will see an extension. Additions of Brown and Richardson will be welcome to the coaches box.
7. Brownlow top 3 for Judd. AA for Murphy & Gibbs (maybe Warnock).
8. Waite out for 2 (careless head high contact)

 

[AndyNicka]

1. 5th, winning our first final against the shockers, beating bulldogs in the 2nd week and losing 3rd round.
2. Waite to kick 50, garlett 40, henderson 35.
3. Judd, Kreuzer, Murph.
4. Chris Yarran to have a big season.
5. O'Hailpin not getting a game in the seniors.
6. Ratts to keep his job with a good finals series.
7. Another top 3 finish in the brownlow to Judd, goal of the year to jeff garlett with a freakish snap after evading 3 opponents.
8. 0, he will knuckle down and realise that he has to eradicate his "crazy outbursts".

 

[pattyandjackie]

1. Where will we finish on the ladder after round 24? after finals?
2. Leading goal scorer?
3. B&F 1st, 2nd, 3rd
4. Biggest improver?
5. Biggest let down?
6. Ratts as coach, does it expire in 2011? If so, when?
7. Any accolades?
8. How many weeks will Waite be out suspended?

1) 4th.
2) Hendo
3) Juddy, Murph, Hendo
4) Hendo
5) none
6) continues
7) Judd, Murphy and Hendo in the AA. Hendo most improved player in the competition.
8) None I hope, but keep up the intensity.

 

[Yubby]

1. 5th x 2
2. Waite 52
3. B&F 1st - Murphy, 2nd - Judd, 3rd - Kreuzer
4. Henderson
5. Hampson
6. End of season
7. AA - Murphy, Judd
8. 2

 

[NAUGHT5]

1. Finish 6th. Lose Semi Final.
2. Waite with 56
3. Judd, Gibbs, Simpson
4. Bryce Gibbs. It's time.
5. Shaun Hampson
6. Will expire if Roos or Malthouse decide to coach elsewhere.
7. Chris Judd AA
8. 5 weeks for coathanging Shaun Grigg in rd.1

 

[shell23]

1. Where will we finish on the ladder after round 24? after finals?
5th - Win QF - Win SF - Lose PF
2. Leading goal scorer?
Henderson 50+
3. B&F 1st, 2nd, 3rd
1st Chris Judd - 2nd Bryce Gibbs - 3rd Marc Murphy
4. Biggest improver?
Lucas, Henderson & Yarran
5. Biggest let down?
O'hAlphin & Thornton
6. Ratts as coach, does it expire in 2011? If so, when?
Continues
7. Any accolades?
AA - Gibbs, Judd & Murphy
Brownlow - Judd top 3, Gibbs top 10, Murphy top 10
8. How many weeks will Waite be out suspended?
Zero!

 

[40yearBLUE]

I think this new interchange rule greatly advantages us, I am going out on a limb.

1)We will finish runner up in both major and minor premierships
2)Waite and Hendo will finish in the 40's, Garlett and Yazz in the 30's, Judd and Murph in the 20's
3)Judd, Murph, 206
4)206 will dominate the ruck across the afl not just at the club
5)Missing out on minor premiership and not winning the flag
6)Contract extend mid year
7)The grudging acceptance that we are back from the rest of the competition
8) I doubt he will be cited but he plays it fine.

I think we could finish 2nd, Collingwood will finish top again, but I think the Cats could finally start to fall, as could the Saints and the Dogs.

My top 8 prediction

Coll
Carl
Geel
StKilda
Dogs
Hawks
Melb
Freo or Nth

The big unkown is what will GC be able to achieve first up. Team of champions/champion team comes to mind, so I dont expect them to that good, who knows. But fwiw my bottom 4 next year is WC, Ess, Adel, Port. Tigers to finish 9th.........Again.

 

[PeeKay]

1. Where will we finish on the ladder after round 24 after finals: 6th
2. Leading goal scorer: Collins/Garlett
3. B&F 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Russell, Gibbs, Murphy
4. Biggest improver: O'hAlipin
5. Biggest let down: Bower
6. Ratts as coach, does it expire in 2011? If so, when: Expires 2011 contract will be renewed.
7. Any accolades: Collins improvement to kick 35 goals
8. How many weeks will Waite be out suspended: 2

 

[PeeKay]

Oops, forgot Lucas as the real improver.
I really like what he's got. Speed, endurance, guts and that little bit of sh1t. He can also find the ball.

 

[chief 69]

1. Where will we finish on the ladder after round 24? after finals?
2. Leading goal scorer?
3. B&F 1st, 2nd, 3rd
4. Biggest improver?
5. Biggest let down?
6. Ratts as coach, does it expire in 2011? If so, when?
7. Any accolades?
8. How many weeks will Waite be out suspended?

5th
j.waite
c.judd b.gibbs.m.murphy
m.robinson
e.betts
this year go after p.roos
brownlow medalist
zero

 

[Ryan Dixon Webb]

1. Where will we finish on the ladder after round 24? after finals?
2. Leading goal scorer?
3. B&F 1st, 2nd, 3rd
4. Biggest improver?
5. Biggest let down?
6. Ratts as coach, does it expire in 2011? If so, when?
7. Any accolades?
8. How many weeks will Waite be out suspended?

1. 5th
2. Jarrad Waite with 65
3. Murphy, Judd, Gibbs, (Russell)
4. Paul Bower
5. As much as I hate to say it, Yarran
6. Ratts stays
7. 3 All Australian's
8. 0

 

[Jabba73]

1. Where will we finish on the ladder after round 24? after finals?
4th and 3rd
2. Leading goal scorer?
Henderson - 68
3. B&F 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Judd, Gibbs, Henderson
4. Biggest improver?
Henderson, 206, Ratten
5. Biggest let down?
Thornton wasting away in the Ants for attitude problems, McLean if injured, Hammer/Irish unable to break back into the side
6. Ratts as coach, does it expire in 2011? If so, when?
No, hopefully will let assistant coaches assist.
7. Any accolades?
Lucas - Rising Star, Judd - Brownlow
8. How many weeks will Waite be out suspended?
None. Will still hurt some blokes though.

 

[DarkTint]

1. Where will we finish on the ladder after round 24? after finals? 5th - Win/Win/Lose (finals) so 4th
2. Leading goal scorer? Lachie Henderson 50-60
3. B&F 1st, 2nd, 3rd Murphy, Kreuzer, Judd
4. Biggest improver? Marc Murphy (time to go elite), Lachie Henderson
5. Biggest let down? Eddie Betts, Andrew Carrazzo (others will go past him)
6. Ratts as coach, does it expire in 2011? If so, when? A prelim will see him get a 2 year contract.
7. Any accolades? Judd, Murph + Simpson AA. Lucas + Davies Rising Star Nominations. Walker AFL team of the week 4 times.
8. How many weeks will Waite be out suspended? 1. Will cost us a final.

 

[tubes82]

1. Where will we finish on the ladder after round 24? after finals?
4th, 4th
2. Leading goal scorer?
Waite 50, Hendo 45
3. B&F 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Judd, Murphy and Gibbs
4. Biggest improver?
Lucas and Yarran
5. Biggest let down?
O'hailpin, Thornton, Hampson
6. Ratts as coach, does it expire in 2011? If so, when?
Will be safe
7. Any accolades?
Lucas rising star
8. How many weeks will Waite be out suspended?
2

 

[Blues177]

1. Where will we finish on the ladder after round 24? after finals?
6th, eliminate the Cats in an elimination final then losing the semi final the following week to the Hawks.

2. Leading goal scorer?
Waite 52

3. B&F 1st, Murphy 2nd, Judd 3rd Gibbs

4. Biggest improver? Yarran

5. Biggest let down? Thornton

6. Ratts as coach, does it expire in 2011? If so, when?
The elimination final win against the Cats will make Ratts job safe.

7. Any accolades?
At Etihad stadium Yarran to score goal of the year: gaining possession of the ball at half back, evade 2 opponents and kicking a goal from the boundary line 50 metres out.

8. How many weeks will Waite be out suspended?
2 weeks due to prior record.

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