Have to agree MHMC. They were pretty awesome weren't they. Even with the injury to Josh Hunt they still have plenty of options going into the season proper. Just goes to show there is a huge gap between the top teams (Geelong/Hawthorn) and the rest if the top teams come to play!

Only 11 more sleeps before the real stuff starts - Bring it on!

Yeah, even this early on, a replay of the 2008 grand final is on the cards!

not long now...bring it on!

Round 1 is always a diabolical problem for people trying to do footy tips and Dream Teams with only the Rich/Carl teams being announced. All the other games leave us in the dark!

Having said that isn't it great to have such a tremendous opener for the AFL saeason - two up and coming teams followed the 2 Grand Finalists from last year facing off on Friday night. The NRL must be very, very jealous of what the AFL has to offer!

I would be very surprised if Richmond doesn't make the 8 this year with the team and extra year's experience they have. Let's have a go at selecting the "Final" ladder

Geelong
Hawthorn
Western Bulldogs
Collingwood

Port Adelaide
St.Kilda
Carlton
Richmond

Adelaide
Brisbane Lions
Fremantle
Sydney

North Melbourne
Essendon
West Coast
Melbourne

Anyone ready to offer their opinions?

Geelong
Hawthorn
Bulldogs
Collingwood
St Kilda
Carlton
Richmond
Port Adelaide
Fremantle
Brisbane
Kangaroos
Adelaide
Sydney
Essendon
Melbourne
West Coast