am Bays wrote:RB wrote:am Bays wrote:Hinkley, He's getting the ar5e in june/July next year as Port arent making finals in 2023
They're a good chance of playing finals next year given they'll have an easier draw, IMO. Finish 7th I reckon. Kenny to get a 2-year extension.
Easier draw may not necessary cover the natural decline in the likes of Boak, Dixon, Jonas and the likes of Marshall, rozee and Butters getting more attention.
They're by no means not without a chance of playing finals but the likes of GC, Saint Kilda and Carlton are as much chance of improving as well.
Boak won't drop off too much, if anything he'll play more forward where I think he's very dangerous, he scores a fair bit for a predominantly on baller, Dixon had arguably his most valuable season with us, albeit a delayed start, a combination of having other marking options up forward along with the ruckwork and more time up the field all contributed.
Rozee's improvement is huge, Finlayson's 2nd half of the season excellent too, they will get an easier draw but can they finish top 4 to capitalize on it?
FWIW, I think Gold Coast have a fair way to go yet, they ticked some firsts boxes for sure but the revolving door of players and poor depth will always be a concern, as for the Saints, well, it must be a tough gig being a Saints supporter, they can offer so much hope one week, so little the following, hopefully Ratten can change that.
Carlton will definitely improve from what we seen this season, this should really sting any of them that have any heart in the guernsey, they're better than 9th.
