The race for the 2023 flag

[PieLebo87]

With one round to go until we get into the real stuff. Who do you think will go all the way in September?

Looking at the season as a whole, Collingwood stands out despite their recent form being less than favourable.

You’ve got the Lions continuing to win, and notching a win against Collingwood in Melbourne.

Port, like the Pies, have looked shaky and then the Dees as the ‘dark horse’ of the top 4.

Difference between this year and previous is the form sides of the competition are sitting outside the top 4 in Carlton and GWS.

Can Sydney or St Kilda create a massive upset?

Poll closes before that first final, so who are you tipping to win the flag and why?

 

[Milux]

I'm thinking Lions - Melbourne grand final. Of course I'm tipping Brisbane through bias and I feel we are due.

 

[Tiger2709]

I'm thinking Lions - Melbourne grand final. Of course I'm tipping Brisbane through bias and I feel we are due.

That's what I'm thinking, Lions have gone to the well a fair few times its time they had a drink.

 

[MF]

Sydney.

If somehow the unthinkable happens and it's not us then I think it will be Melbourne.

 

[bungalow_bill]

Being 100% objective I voted for Port if they can recapture the form from earlier in the year.

 

[Demonic Ascent]

How are Giants a form team, Port rolled them easily a couple weeks back. They've had a good back half of the year but I don't think they're contenders.

 

[undefined]

A 5-8 placed premier wouldn't be a massive shock. Carlton and St Kilda have the lowest points-against this season. Will be fascinating viewing watching the Saints' defensive structure against the points-for leaders at the Gabbatoir.

Between the top 4 sides, I'm struggling to find a clear outlier. MCG occupancy favours the Pies/Dees, though if Brisbane win tomorrow I can't see both teams getting past the Prelim. The pre-finals bye will benefit the Pies, and Bailey Fritsch's return will add some much needed potency to the Dees' forward line. Petty's injury lowers their chances quite a lot, however.

Port has an elite of the elite midfield, positional versatility across the board, strong bodies and elite shutdown options. And the Lions have a robust system compared to recent years, and are odds on for a clean run to the Grand Final should they win tomorrow.

 

[Daka]

Lions in a strong position.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Dogs to be the first to win with a temp coach.

 

[Danw0w]

Gotta be the lions. Clearly the best team in it atm.

 

[Truetiger]

Port for me, if they can get back to their best they will win it.

 

[Danw0w]

How are Giants a form team, Port rolled them easily a couple weeks back. They've had a good back half of the year but I don't think they're contenders.

Watch them play. They are very, very good. One away loss doesn't change that.

 

[aj1992]

I'm genuinely shocked to learn that Collingwood haven't won a grand final In September since 1958. 1990 and 2010 were October premierships

 

[Milux]

That's what I'm thinking, Lions have gone to the well a fair few times its time they had a drink.

I hope we are right.

 

[The King!]

Pies flag to lose

 

[Taper]

That's what I'm thinking, Lions have gone to the well a fair few times its time they had a drink.

Port have as well.
I hope we see a 2004 grand final rematch.

 

[footy75]

The winner of Collingwood v Melbourne first final wins it all.

So Collingwood or Melbourne

 

[PieLebo87]

I wonder if tonight is Collingwood getting back into their better form, or Essendon being Essendon.

 

[footy75]

I wonder if tonight is Collingwood getting back into their better form, or Essendon being Essendon.

Right, hard to know.

 

[Plugger35]

We're the danger.

 

[footy75]

We're the danger.

Every other team drooling to get you first round.

 

[Arr0w]

I wonder if tonight is Collingwood getting back into their better form, or Essendon being Essendon.

Really strange game

Bombers looked insipid and felt Pies were a little rusty

No concerning injuries for the Pies was the best take from that game

 

[Arr0w]

For me, Demons are the side to beat, but this year any side has a real chance

 

[Xtreme]

Carlton are the most in form team of the competition and its their flag to lose

 

[dean33]

We're the danger.

You’re the danger of being eliminated first depending on what day your game is played.