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

[Pacman82]

Who has Brisbane beaten away from home in the past 2 years?

Most of the other teams in the top 8..

 

[kaiserchief13]

Most of the other teams in the top 8..

Collingwood? Richmond? WC? GWS they did last year I remember but other than that no notable road wins. Lions had a dream draw last year and have had a dream draw so far this year too

 

[Pacman82]

Collingwood? Richmond? WC? GWS they did last year I remember but other than that no notable road wins. Lions had a dream draw last year and have had a dream draw so far this year too

I conceded already that the Lions are yet to beat Richmond. As for Collingwood, the Lions would have loved nothing more than to face them next weekend as originally scheduled, and would have steam rolled them. As for WC, they're 15th on the ladder..

 

[BuffDog]

This premiership is going to have a massive asterisk and if there’s one team that doesn’t mind an asterisk or two, it’s mine.

welcome home number 17*

 

[blueiris]

Having an Asterix is just BS talk if anything this will be the hardest season to win the premiership than ever before everyone playing eachother once makes it a liget season I'd be more than happy for the Lions to win it this year

 

[mightymouse75]

It will be whichever team can adapt quickly & make the most of what is on offer.
Also be a massive advantage spending large amounts of time in a hub that is also their home.
Bit like Collingwood or Richmond on any normal year.
Go brisbane

 

[LuckyBounce!]

Surprised at the lack of excitement around St Kilda. 5-2, in fourth position and playing some of the most attractive football in the comp (highest score two weeks running). If we beat Adelaide and Freo as we should, a finals spot will be extremely likely.

I'm not saying we are going to win the Flag, but at this stage, we should at least be in the conversation.

Keep under the radar mate, we know how we are travelling all that matters!

 

[samFFC]

I kind of hope Essendon win it Stringer is my fav player. It would be disappointing if The Dockers won their first flag in these circumstances

Id take it!
But don’t worry, we have absolutely no chance.

 

[Munga]

Only 5% for Geelong? They'd be my tip atm

 

[ep2018]

Brisbane. A heap of home games due to teams playing in QLD, three genuine away games vs NSW teams and Hawks in Melbourne round 1, with the remainder of 'away' games played in neutral territory (Vic teams in NSW).

 

[HaroLad]

Hmmm yeah nah, who are these big boys you speak of? Only team the Lions have been unable to beat in the past 12 months are Richmond, in fact I was at the Gabba Rd22 when the Lions got it done against Geelong a tough one..

The only reason Brisbane did well last year is because of an extremely soft draw, which is the case this year also.

See how you go when you leave Queensland for once.

 

[Corkintheocean]

It would be disappointing if The Dockers won their first flag in these circumstances

For once, they won't let you down.

 

[Vaska]

We are still the best team but it will depend if opposition clubs get lucky and we have heaps of injuries. In that case the second best side will win it like they did in 2018.

 

[kaiserchief13]

I conceded already that the Lions are yet to beat Richmond. As for Collingwood, the Lions would have loved nothing more than to face them next weekend as originally scheduled, and would have steam rolled them. As for WC, they're 15th on the ladder..

Sure they would. Brisbane have played WC 2 years in a row at home, last year they got Richmond away in last round then home in finals and lost both times, Collingwood they got at home last year as well. Brisbane will probably be in the NSW hub given they've played the WA and SA teams so again more luck for them in terms of draw.

 

[Lionheart182]

The only reason Brisbane did well last year is because of an extremely soft draw, which is the case this year also.

See how you go when you leave Queensland for once.

* this season has really gone full circle. Vic club supporters using the phrase " see what happens when you play away from home for once".

 

[PAFC_1870]

We are still the best team

Lol no you aren't

Arrogant.

 

[Pacman82]

Sure they would. Brisbane have played WC 2 years in a row at home, last year they got Richmond away in last round then home in finals and lost both times, Collingwood they got at home last year as well. Brisbane will probably be in the NSW hub given they've played the WA and SA teams so again more luck for them in terms of draw.

So.. what, you reckon the pies would beat the Lions if they played next week?

 

[Vaska]

Lol no you aren't

Arrogant.

We absolutely are. We always start slow. No one will want to play us when the real stuff starts.

 

[VicBased]

We absolutely are. We always start slow. No one will want to play us when the real stuff starts.

Last time i looked you were 11th? Struggled to put Melbourne (who are crap) away.

 

[PAFC_1870]

We absolutely are. We always start slow. No one will want to play us when the real stuff starts.

Yeah yeah.

Shame you guys are making every excuse this year....

 

[hutchy31]

Too much change in performance week on week, plus injuries look like they might play an even bigger role than normal.

That said, I like Port and a late-surging WC - particularly if the GF ends up being at Optus or AO, which looks more likely than not at this stage.

 

[Harris Specter]

Always chuckle when supporters complain about a soft draw. You have to play each team once regardless this season, and until recently, most of the stadiums were empty anyway. How is the Lions fault that the QLD government has things under control unlike Victoria? If the shoe were on the other foot and all teams were relocated to Victoria, the onus would have been "It's 2020, what can we do?"

Weren't West Coast pre-season favourites to win the flag after the acquisition of Tim Kelly?

 

[JayJ20]

Most of the other teams in the top 8..

We smashed Brisbane at home last year.

This premiership is going to have a massive asterisk and if there’s one team that doesn’t mind an asterisk or two, it’s mine.

welcome home number 17*

We should take this one off everyone else to spare them the anguish of dealing with trolls. If any fanbase is well conditioned to handle this *, it's us.

 

[Pacman82]

We smashed Brisbane at home last year.

We'll be getting even with you this year son, don't you worry about that!

 

[JayJ20]

We'll be getting even with you this year son, don't you worry about that!

Yep Brisbane are going well. Looking forward to that match.

Record at the MCG isn't great, but they may not have to play there if things continue the way they are.