Australian Football League talk
All those aussies out there that watch the best game in the competition join this thread. First topic I'll obviously start off with is, who's goin to win the premiership. It's never easy to tell after round 3 but here's my thoughts.
Adelaide: I highly rate this team, but I'm not sure that they have the depth needed to win a flag.
Brisbane: No chance and I'm happy I can finally say that.
Carlton: Under rated. They have some very good players in the squad with the likes of Waite, Koutifides and Lappin. They have a good coach with a good head on his shoulders and another couple of years down the bottom should see them with a good list for the future. The question is, can they afford to stay down the bottom with their debt?
Collingwood: Over rated. What does everyone see in this team? They finished 14th in 2005 yet the bookies have racked them up at $21 for the flag - one of the highest (even more than the reigning premiers sydney i think). Sure they have a few good players, but are a world away from a top 4 side.
Essendon: No chance. Few positives though. Got rid of the garbage in 2005 (well most but not all ((henneman))). A very overlooked youngster list.
Fremantle: I like this side but dont rate the coach. He's an idiot. Even his own players are against him. Drop him and promote Harvey. Teams will fear to play the dockers when Harvey teaches them to be tough.
Geelong: Last year I tipped them to go all the way in 2006. It's kind of annoying how everyone then jumped on their bandwagon after the first 2 rounds. A loss to Hawthorn though has me very puzzled about where they are at. I think they're probaly missing a forward or someone like a James Hird or Nathan Buckley to complete the team.
Hawthorn: I've always thought they're under rated. Now they beat geelong, everyones jumped on to their bandwagon...
Kangaroos: Their critics say they havn't earnt a lot of respect yet but I think they have. They're becoming more feared each year and can roll just about any club. I like the way they play too. Old school one on one hammering with big sav in full forward. Just like 10 years ago.
Melbourne: No heart. Neitz is a tosser. He should step down from captaincy for the sake of the club.
Port Adelaide: No chance.
Richmond: Under rated. Seriously here's a good bet. The tigers won't win the premiership but 8-1 for them to make the 8? Sounds like good odds to me. They are a better team than everyone thinks.
St. Kilda: Super squad of players but...Grant Thomas is a tosser. Get rid of him and his rotating captaincy bullshit. Who is it this year again? Oh yeh Luke Ball, that young kid that had to talk about his mum and dad about being captain. Please. Just give it to Hamill or Harvey and leave it at that.
Sydney: Last years grand final win was a joke and everyone knows it. I can't help but like them though. They do have a talented list. Everyone criticises their game play but if it wins you a flag, then that's all that matters.
West Coast: No forward options but I think they're good enough in the midfiled anyway.
Western Bulldogs: After their 115 point demolishing over Richmond, some bloke put 500 bucks on the dogs for the wooden spoon. Not a bad idea when you think about it. They're young and have no height. Yes they're fast, and free flowing, but when you play at Telstra dome every second or third week, there is no way your legs are going to last a whole season on that rock hard surface.
Who do I think is going to win it? Possibly either Geelong, West Coast or St. Kilda.
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Last edited by Slig_Cake; 04-17-2006 at 12:22 AM..
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. I don't think Lloyd being out is going to worry us too much. I really can't see our team winning consistently at this stage of the season anyway.
Although I aren't really someone who knows the ins and outs of teams and players ... including my own. I just like to watch the sport. So hopefully my team will go good this year.
