Opinion Who wins the Premiership? (Updated poll - Updated for Prelims))

[Spanish_Fly]

Surely WCE have to be clear favourites, they just got a run of 6 games in a row at their home ground and only have to travel twice for the entire season. Softest draw in the history of AFL.





n.b >> this should be read in sarcasm font.

 

[Coach_Required]

West Coast game plan fell apart under Richmond pressure

not sure they can beat them

We might have to play West Coast in Perth, the only ground they look strong enough at. So they are a big chance.

 

[FootyJunkie]

Dees

 

[Randomizor]

Definitely not Richmond

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

Nothing changing. They are so much better than the next.

Unless they see a couple of bad injuries they’ll win easily

Just like in 2018.....

 

[Karim Abdul Yeo]

We might have to play West Coast in Perth, the only ground they look strong enough at. So they are a big chance.

I will happily take another shot at Tigers this year any ground. It will be extremely hard for Tigers to execute the same way as they did.

 

[Karim Abdul Yeo]

West Coast game plan fell apart under Richmond pressure

not sure they can beat them

If Tigers play the same game against your mob and you end up winning then I would tip Geelong for the flag. The problem is if they bring that game plan, you will also most likely lose with similar margin. Hope to see a great contest between Cats and Tigers.

 

[Karim Abdul Yeo]

I am still expecting Port Adelaide to s**t the bed in last few games and probably see Lions drop a game to Pies which would potentially allo all Port, Cats, richmond and Eagles in the top.

That would be the funniest thing ever, Gabba announced as GF venue, nekminit, Lions finish 5th on the ladder.

 

[noyer]

Probably Richmond.
Very decent record at the host stadium.
Solid foundation that can run of pure confidence.
Would like to make up for 2018 by going back to back.

 

[juss]

I still think Brisbane are being slept on, the promise of a once in a lifetime Gabba Grand Final is a pretty big spur on.

I reckon the Eagles are in a bit of trouble. There's a chance they slip out of the top 4 and if that's the case I'd doubt if they can win 4 finals in a row.

 

[kaiserchief13]

Prestia won the club B&F last year in a premiership year so yeah I'd say he's in our very best players category..

Luckily for Richmond they have good depth in midfield. WC midfield depth are untried youngsters

 

[theyellowsash]

If Tigers play the same game against your mob and you end up winning then I would tip Geelong for the flag. The problem is if they bring that game plan, you will also most likely lose with similar margin. Hope to see a great contest between Cats and Tigers.

with the way we are playing atm who knows what we will bring. sure we turned up against your lot and brisbane, but then we get spankde by hawthorn, gws, and turn in that performance agaisnt freo after our best game of the year. not sold we can play the 5-6 weeks of consistently good footy that we will need to from here to win.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

True but they look unsettled, harassed and pressured all night.
Tigers have their number I think

Tactics against Naitanui was the curve call in that game. West Coast need to win the CBD to beat Richmond. Soldo and Nank ran past the ball all game, would expect it to happen twice. Naitanui will adjust and umpires will get wise.


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[The Falcon Strike]

Thought Geelong a month ago - nothing has changed my mind

great depth, team cohesion and have handled the hardest part of their draw with aplomb

 

[The Falcon Strike]

Tactics against Naitanui was the curve call in that game. West Coast need to win the CBD to beat Richmond. Soldo and Nank ran past the ball all game, would expect it to happen twice. Naitanui will adjust and umpires will get wise.


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and I’d be confident we wouldn’t go 4 up against 1 in a marking contest in our d50 again

ridiculous amount of goals conceded that way

 

[10571z]

Just like in 2018.....

Dusty was injured hence my clause

 

[footy75]

Richmond, Geelong, West Coast and now Brisbane because they will stay at home.

One of those 4.... flip a coin.

 

[Coach_Required]

Now that we know where the finals will be played I think the GF will be between Geelong & Port Adelaide.

I don't think Richmond can win it from 5th, West Coast won't win back to back away finals and I still have my doubts on Brisbane especially if they come up against Geelong.

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[Sweet Jesus]

I have a question.

If WC earn a home final, it can only be played in Perth in the first week. As it stands currently, with the hard border in WA.

But if WC were to earn a home final in the second week or third week, would they have the option to play it in SA rather than Queensland?

 

[Hank Heavenly]

I have a question.

If WC earn a home final, it can only be played in Perth in the first week. As it stands currently, with the hard border in WA.

But if WC were to earn a home final in the second week or third week, would they have the option to play it in SA rather than Queensland?

Sounds about right...

I think the bye before rd1 of finals allows team to meet quarantine times, where theres not enough time between rd1 and rd2 for example for that to happen.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Sounds about right...

I think the bye before rd1 of finals allows team to meet quarantine times, where theres not enough time between rd1 and rd2 for example for that to happen.

If WC earn a home final in second week or third week, but can't play it in Perth, they should take it to SA instead of Queensland. Unless it's against Port, obviously.

Of course, that depends on finishing top four, which may still be a long shot.

From afl.com...

The pre-finals bye means that if the Eagles earn the right to a home final in week one, they'll be able to get to Perth, as well as their opponents, and quarantine in time for a match at Optus Stadium. From there it gets tricky, with AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan all but shutting the door on an Eagles home preliminary final being in the west. Due to their record in Queensland this year, the Eagles should consider taking their opponents to Adelaide in weeks two or three if they're the 'home' side given the borders from Queensland to SA are open for business. Remember Luke Shuey's match-winner in the 2017 elimination final?

 

[PowerBaz]

No talk of Port is a good thing for us, keep the expectation low.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

No talk of Port is a good thing for us, keep the expectation low.

As if it has any effect whatsoever.

 

[Kick with the wind]

Who do you think will win it all in 2020?

My tip is for a West Coast v Geelong Grand Final.

 

[roacheee]

If GWS and Collingwood are awakening you wouldn’t want to face them in the first week