Re: 2012 Ladder Predictor
1. Collingwood - Can't see anyone getting near them.
2. Hawthorn - THink they'll be right up there.
3. Geelong - Surprised me in 2011, I thought they'd slide. Reckon they'll hang around top 3 this year.
4.West Coast - some good improvement from them.
5 Fremantle - Again they surprised me, reckon they'll be a solid top 4. Hopefully Lyon puts the mozz on them.
6. Carlton - Not as great as they think they are (or at least some of their supporters I know!)
7. Essendon - To me, they sort of tease at being really good.
8. Melbourne - Interesting to see what Neeld does with them in the PTS-era (post Tom Scully)
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9. Sydney - Could sneak in the eight, but I had to put them somewhere!
10. St. Kilda - THis may be where I want them to finish (not above us, just missing finals!), rather than where they actually will.
11 Western Bulldogs - Paul might get some improvement, but not enough for us to see September action. Too much improvement required from too many - Higgins, Hargrave, Lake and Cooney (after last year's debacle), Grant, Jones. Can't see us being able to kick enough winning scores. Is Ayce Cordy EVER going to make any impression on the 22?
12.North Melbourne - Not classy enough. Their best are older.
13 Richmond -Have improved, but not enough talent overall
14 Adelaide -Dunno what to make of them. Could surprise me and finish a few spots higher.
15. Brisbane - Don't rate them, and they stole The Beard
16. Gold Coast - Could snag a few that inch them up the ladder.
17. Port Adelaide - Poo.
18. West Sydney - REALLY young and REALLY REALLY OLD.
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