By about mid December I'm looking for a fix also.
Carlton do look a likely punching bag again - invariably will impact badly if the off field issues arn't tight.
Brisbane may be the other wooden spoon contender (Carl & Ess also IMO) given the class and experience they've lost - it can't be understated the worth of Mal Michael IMO. They have carried the longest injury list the last two seasons, so a better run in that regard will help. Obviously could have some motivational pull against WBD and Essendon.
Geelong had some issues with player unity last year so who knows, Kingsley may well fire given the change. TBH he has the ability but hasn't given me the impression he's got the mental side (not just from watching him play).
Any inkling on Nathan Brown you wish to divulge Beejay, or just a stab?
Actually I love watching Richmond games when he's firing - one of my faves - so hope he's back fit and well.
Last I heard 8-games free to air looks as close as to locked in, Miguel. And on the subject of 8-games I guess your figuring J. Brown is fit enough to line-up about that many times, which should give him 24-votes, of course
. May still not win it cos always got to allow for the suspensions
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I've been framing a Brownlow market which I may post for discussion at some stage. Obviously Brown, but no short price for me for reasons above. Judd and Kerr are standouts IMV and when markets are released they may even come up some value, I feel? Freo could easily go top this year so Freo smokeys are well worth considering IMO. Obviously Pavlich but some other smokeys I feel are Michael Johnson, Sandilands, Crowley and Mundy. I rate Hodge among the top six chances and some other smokeys include Brock McLean, Andrew Raines, Andrew Embley, Josh Fraser, Jared Rivers, Heath Shaw and Dane Swan. BTW, I noticed one or two formed the opinion last season I'm a Freo supporter, which isn't the case
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Ash.