Saints: Couldn't see this coming after last year's lame exit from finals but can't argue with 12-0 record. Have looked the goods. Could this finally be their year?
Cats: Another 12-0 team that's rolling nicely along. Look focused to eliminate pain of 2008 Grand Final loss. Will Ablett finally win a Charlie?
Bulldogs: Look the only real threat to the top two at this stage. If Griffen and Cooney can have a big September, they're capable of achieving what Hawthorn did in 2008. Will Minson and Murphy be fit when it matters?
Pies: Back on track after dodgy spell. Need Davis, Didak, Dick, Cloke, Medhurst, Pendlebury, Thomas and Anthony to all be fit and firing to make significant impact at business end of season. Will Malthouse remain as coach next year?
Lions: Doing absolutely brilliantly. Now, can they start winning consistently away from the 'Gabba? How good is Daniel Rich! Voss for Coach of the Year?
Crows: Never quite know where they're at. Can they start performing in non-milestone games?
Blues: Classy midfield but, despite Fevola, lack depth at either end to be serious contenders at this stage. Did Judd join the right Melbourne club?
Bombers: Plenty of exciting youngsters. Contrary to most expert opinion, I'm backing them to be better than Blues in long term. Will Paddy Ryder prove to be as good as Franklin some day?
Hawks: Not a happy team these days. Injuries can't be an excuse any more. Premiership hangover?
Port: The most under-achieving team, with the exception of the Hawks. The end of Choco's reign?
Swans: Need to start turning over ageing stars. Might be spending another year or three in the bottom half. Do they need another marquee signing from Melbourne?
Roos: Have over-achieved for years. With Laidley gone, best news this season might come if they can lure Buckley to Arden Street. Should they have taken up AFL's offer to move to Gold Coast?
Eagles: Were always going to be a tough few years after the loss of Judd and Cousins. Is Naitanui the most exciting talent since Buddy?
Tigers: Five wasted years under Wallace. Can only improve. Right? Do have Cotchin, a superstar in the making. Can they give themselves a huge boost by nabbing Bucks as coach for 2010?
Dockers: Tough to beat at home but clueless when they travel across the continent. What exactly do the hierarchy see in Harvey?
Demons: Going to be a long road back but showing the right amount of grit to keep supporters interested. Will Watts be the saviour?
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