Ladder sliders, risers, stalling 2016?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Ladder sliders, risers, stalling 2016?

The key to Adelaide will be the ideas of the new coach. Having 1 player already retire at 26 citing a lack of passion is cause for concern.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Ladder sliders, risers, stalling 2016?

That was a good read, thanks Grey.

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: Ladder sliders, risers, stalling 2016?

I agree with Grey's comments on Adelaide. I think they will have a very good season

We will know a fair bit about Adelaide early on.

If they get through the first 8 rounds in good shape they should definitely make finals.

They start with
North (Etihad)
Port
Richmond (Etihad)
Sydney (Adelaide)
Hawthorn (MCG)
Fremantle (Adelaide)
Bulldogs (Etihad)
Geelong (Adelaide)

So effectively they play 8 of last years top 9 (excluding themsselves) to start their season.

That is a brutal fixture, which does not really give much option to blood new players or rest others.

If they get through that better than 4-4 they will be extremely well placed, however if it goes wrong early for any reason it will be effectively over as far as finals.