I think it will be a Dogs V Lions GF, and as much as I'd prefer the Dogs to win, I think the Lions have assembled close to the best FL in the comp now. Two mercurial 200cm KPFs and the best assortment of deadly SFs anywhere. And that's the Doggies' weakness. They should have kept Marcus Adams who has really shored up the Lions' BL; another KPB to support Andrews makes quite a difference.Plus I think the great Tiger fan Bontempelli is one of the most likeable players in the AFL. Doesn't do anything that pisses opposition supporters off, doesn't play for frees, doesn't go the biff, dpesn't wind up supporters, he just wants to show his skills. I certainly wouldn't begrudge the Bont a 2nd premiership and maybe a Norm Smith this time.
Much prefer him, rather than that *smile* Zorko lifting the trophy.
Two different midfields but Lions has more hard-nosed grunt; the style that wins tough finals. Hate Zorko and think little of Fagan, but Leigh Matthews is still a significant influence behind the scenes at BL IMO, and I'm sure he's had input at how you put a flag team together. They have drafted and traded superbly over the last 4/5 years. My only doubt is if they can do it at the G.
Moggies too old to stand up to remaining H&A games plus finals.
Godeez have been worked out: just 5 players to control/limit their influence- Gawn, Oliver, Petracca, Lever and May.