Realistic expectations 2013

[jhong]

We are going to fall behind Gold Coast, if we haven't already. GWS in the next year or two as well. These teams have been backed to the hilt by the AFL and were built to succeed. Can't compete with sides composed entirely of first round draft picks. They'd have to develop players like we do to f**k that up.

A lot of water under the bridge b4 those 2 clubs are powers in the AFL , but they certainly have been given all the tools .

 

[Cannon82]

A lot of water under the bridge b4 those 2 clubs are powers in the AFL , but they certainly have been given all the tools .

Won't be as long as you think. The two new clubs have to reduce the numbers on their list until they're on par with the other clubs. Should see Gold Coast give up some kids and picks to start addressing needs at the end of this season. Add a few more established stars to their best kids who should be hitting their prime come 4th/5th year of footy and you'd expect them to at least make the 8. GWS are younger with a slightly better crop of kids but no Ablett so might take a bit longer, but watching the Bombers game now, they look a lot more competitive against Essendon than we did.