Prediction Which "Coast" is closer to a Premiership

[Billy ray]

Now obviously I am biased and I like to think Gold Coast is closer because, y'know, rose-coloured glasses and all
But West Coast are a proven final 8 team over most of their journey.

But what do you, the good folk of BigFooty think?

Comparing lists, ages, upcoming retirements, etc

 

[HotSausage69]

What are the options?

 

[Catsnlakers]

I think West Coast are closer because they have shown an ability over the years to qualify for finals....

 

[mike123]

What are the options?

West Coast and East Coast

 

[kane249]

West Coast, because unlike Gold Coast they will retain their players and don't have to keep resetting every few years

 

[Power Raid]

I'm pro Gold Coast expansion but unless the AFL step in and assist the club on and off the field, then it won't be in existence within 5 years

If Gold Coast don't see out 5 years, then the answer is cleary WCE as they are a proven dominant club in the competition

If Gold Coast are to survive, they need to really thrive on the park and win a flag within 5 years

 

[projectv]

Ivory Coast are closer than either of these two teams.

 

[Supercoach Bargain]

Gold Coast have won one game in a row.
Long way off yet.

The Eagles will lose a few players this year, but still have a capable core.

 

[chunkylover]

Does our 2018 premiership count? If so West Coast. If not, probably still West Coast

 

[ep2018]

GC more likely to fold than to win their first flag before our fifth.

 

[MisterMarcus]

Geelong is on the coast and lies south of Melbourne, so I'll say South Coast...

 

[LittleG]

Now obviously I am biased and I like to think Gold Coast is closer because, y'know, rose-coloured glasses and all
But West Coast are a proven final 8 team over most of their journey.

But what do you, the good folk of BigFooty think?

Comparing lists, ages, upcoming retirements, etc

IF we use your comparison suggestions:
List - Gold Coast.
Age - Gold Coast.
Upcoming retirements - Gold Coast.

BUT the really important things:
Coaching - WC by a long way.
Culture - WC by a long way. WC expect to win the flag and will be driven to do so.

IF the GC can fix their culture and get in good coaches, then they will win a flag.

WC will probably win another flag in the next ten years. GC will hopefully start making finals in the next five years….

I hope I am wrong about GC.