Who's next?

[SBYM]

Melbourne or St Kilda? Next GF day it will be 53 and 51 years, respectively.

We've seen the Swans/Dogs break their droughts in recent years. Phenomenal efforts.

I'd say Melbourne if forced to, but it's pretty bloody close...

 

[Colonial]

Giants. Been a long time

 

[noodle]

GWS

 

[Ronnie Baby]

Hopefully both play a draw, cup split down the middle and Richmond takes it's rightful place as the most awfully run club.

Seriously the only club who has not been able to contend in the age of salary caps and equalisition

 

[JeffDunne]

I'd have said both teams are miles off competing for a flag until watching this years final series.

 

[Xenthor]

Give them 2 years I reckon before they are real chances

 

[GWBogan]

GWS

 

[SBYM]

I'd have said both teams are miles off competing for a flag until watching this years final series.

That's a fair point. The Dogs just clicked this last month.

Could happen to any youthful team, really. Both would probably need some finals experience first, of course.

 

[go you pups]

Anything can happen

I like the Dees' age profile and spine, but St Kilda have better veterans and some damaging tall forwards

Who knows

 

[Barry_Badrinath]

Hopefully both play a draw, cup split down the middle and Richmond takes it's rightful place as the most awfully run club.

Seriously the only club who has not been able to contend in the age of salary caps and equalisition

Brisbane is the worst run club. A complete and utter failure both before and after the salary cap concessions. Millions in debt and an absolute rabble on field. 17th and have beaten Richmond once is 12 years.

 

[Dirty_banchez]

Gold Coast. It would be an injustice if GWS won a GF before the mighty Suns.

 

[12Chill]

2018 and beyond I reckon we'll (Saints/Dees) both be competing. Next year both clubs will hope to make finals and get some experience.

 

[JeffDunne]

That's a fair point. The Dogs just clicked this last month.

Not just that but the game has changed from recent seasons.

Quick ball movement and manic pressure is winning out over teams that like to control possession. Remains to be seen if this trend continues but I reckon teams will change as a result of the Bulldogs style. Clarkson hinted as much after the Hawks were bundled out.

 

[NathanMX]

Gonna be us for sure, we were gonna win this year to celebrate 50 years but thought we would let the Hawks chase record breaking history

Nice one Hawks

 

[perthblue]

everyone's 3rd favourite team - Carlton

 

[Ronnie Baby]

Brisbane is the worst run club. A complete and utter failure both before and after the salary cap concessions. Millions in debt and an absolute rabble on field. 17th and have beaten Richmond once is 12 years.

Yep we've been s**t for a while but......


The last 12 seasons in finals wins;

Brisbane 1
Richmond 0

 

[Bomberboyokay]

Demons don't care if they win or not, so probably St Kilda.

 

[kingswood71]

I kinda hate to say this....But I would cheer on the Saints if they made another GF (unless it was against us!!) Would love them to win another one before Molly dies.

 

[jj1978]

Would this be the first time the premiers aren't probably favourite to win it the following year?

 

[NathanMX]

Would this be the first time the premiers aren't probably favourite to win it the following year?

who would be favourite now you reckon?

GWS?

 

[jj1978]

who would be favourite now you reckon?

GWS?

Sydney or GWS

 

[NathanMX]

Sydney or GWS

Reckon if the Cats bring in some more depth they would be close too.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

Good thread, I want to say Dee's but I'd like to see them play just under Goodwin first. Saint's are heading in the right direction too, just think the Dee's might peak at the right time.

As to who's favorite for 2017, Swans and GWS you'd think.

 

[aussierulesrules]

Would this be the first time the premiers aren't probably favourite to win it the following year?

Don't see why they couldn't be favs to win it next year. Get back Murphy, Crameri, Wallis, Adams and add Cloke (who may or may not work out) and anyone else they draft or trade in.

 

[clivenator26]

Dogs, GWS, Melbourne, StK & Sydney will be in the next load of GFs. Hawks will have another swing next year and if the Suns trade well they could be amongst it in 2018-2022.