Dees being seriously underrated

[drdrake 3,202]

9 hours ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

Sorry, but I can see Richmond getting belted in quite a few games and generally uncompetitive for the next year or two.  I know they've drafted a bunch of talent, but I think history has shown that putting a bunch of talented kids up against men week in, week out that they can't bridge the gap between youth and experience, developing and age hardened mature bodies.  Thinking of examples like North in recent times, but even Gold Coast and GWS, who had ridiculous draft riches and priority talent at their disposal.  Then, there's always one or two sides that either fall away and/or have a horid season with injuries and drop way down in competitiveness.

As much as the draft, salary cap etc even things up, I think having only 40 odd players per team on a list means that beyond best 22, there can be a relative shallowness of ready to play talent on most lists which will provide a spectrum of competitiveness across the league given age profiles and injuries etc.

Outside of Richmond. North and West Coast, I think all other clubs have the potential to finish in the top 8, even North and West Coast won't be to far off.  Not to many years you would say 15 clubs are a genuine top 8 contender.

[jnrmac 20,225]

23 hours ago, VNightCityLegend said:

Yeah, around the mark. We were judged by most as “must make the 8”

This bookmark is saved on my homescreen. 😂

https://footyology.com.au/afl-2021-heres-your-teams-premiership-odds/

We were 22 to 1 back then

 

We're now 26 to 1

We have a real chance of being 6-2 or 7-1 given our draw. If that was to pass we'd be in to 12s or 8s

Juicy

[Robbie57 2,026]

https://www.afr.com/technology/deepseek-backs-the-pies-chatgpt-the-dees-and-other-ai-disputes-20250128-p5l7qu

OpenAI backs the Dees.... 

 

[No. 31 1,380]

There is still the nucleus of 2021 Premiership side, Tracc and Clarrie should be back into it wanting to prove points and there has been good young draftee recruiting over the last few years. I am expecting JVR to step up a notch now. I am tipping the Dees to be in the top 4 mix.

[Sir Why You Little 37,251]

I honestly believe the Players have to set a standard, between themselves. Which is basically what happened during the preseason of ‘21

The Players have to demand 100% commitment to the Season 

We have serious talent and leadership on our list, these players must inspire the younger guys to “get better”

Max can inspire, that is why he is (C)

[Damo 3,415]

We've now gone from $2.60 to make the 8 to $3. I dont understand but Im planning on covering next years membership with a smallish outlay. I honestly believe many players are looking to have a very good year. ##Dont Jinx our near perfect Pre-season##

[Whispering_Jack 31,031]

Dwayne is bullish ~ Why Russell is bullish that Melbourne can return to the top eight in 2025

[DistrACTION Jackson 9,770]

3 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Dwayne is bullish ~ Why Russell is bullish that Melbourne can return to the top eight in 2025

Wow, if Dwayne’s saying that we should be flag favourites 

[Go Ds 80]

I'm not dyslexic but 'bullish' always looks rude. Russell doesn't sound like he's that confident - scraping into the 8 isn't exactly the same as saying he thinks we'll come third.