Melbourne have a very good core group of players in the centre; Davey, Trengove, Scully, J-Mac, Beamer with Jamar as the main ruckmen.
The defence is building nicely but the forward line is sometimes a weaknessess. With the right delevopment Jack Watts will be a star. Miller is too inconsistent but when he is in form, he can play a vital role at centre half forward. Jurrah, Wonna and Jetta are excitement machines and can provide good tackling pressure. You guys probably need another ruckmen to help Jamar and another key forward. Jizzberts is another young talent. The future is bright, maybe next year you guys will be playing finals. Grimes is a ripper also.
North Melbourne picked up some good youngsters in the recent draft in the likes of Bastanac, Ziebell, Cunnington and McMillan. Our defence is buliding nicely with the likes of Narni Grima, Thompson, Firrito, Rawlings etc. Our midfield group is very well placed for the future with Cunnington, Swallow, Bastanac, Garlett, Campbell, Zebs etc. Harvey could go on for another 2 years and if Wells can become consistent finally he can become a match winner. We have a good young emerging ruckmen in Goldy coming through and McIntosh in form is one the best ruckmen in the competition. Hansen up forward is proving a hit. We also have Warren and the likes of Thomas and Wright who are starting to find form. We just need another key position forward very similar to Melbourne.
At this moment I would say Melbourne's list is better than North. North's list is not far behind.
Richmond have a good crop of youngsters but it will be atleast three years until they will be making finals in my opinion.