This week's opponent: North Melbourne (MCG), 13. In saying that, looking at these high level numbers Ive found the average points scored per team over the course of a season is remarkably stable: approximately 2,055 points +/- 47 points over the decade. Hawthorn The greatest period of dominance and quite frankly I do not believe it is ever likely to be matched. Crowds are back in Victoria! Download ESPN from iTunes App Store Melbourne "But you can't beat the boys of the Bulldogs breed" when barked after a win is one of our favourite lines in any . 2012 Runner-Up MP 154.6, Alastair Clarkson (Photo by Cameron Spencer/AFL Photos/via Getty Images). For the neutral its probably more interesting if the Hawks lose - so Blues-Magpies is win-and-youre-in - but Sam Mitchell wouldnt care about making the neutral happy. They caught Geelong at a pretty good time, off the back of two other primetime blockbusters with contenders, but it was another reminder of how damn impressive this team can be. 2021 record: 0-5 We take wins and losses into account, but also the quality of opposition faced and whether teams are likely to get healthier or improve going forward. Head to ESPN's Home of AFL Next game: Sydney Swans at the SCG, Friday night. Other than the fact that they didnt beat Port Adelaide, it was a great weekend for Sydney, who should only need to go 4-4 from here to play finals. The LDV T60 MAX 4x4 diesel ute comes with a massive 160kW of power from a small $34,490. Year Result Ladder Home and away (percentage) Perfect! They'll need to be just as switched on this week, however, because the undefeated Demons are proving a handful, and can blow teams away with a quick, withering burst - something the Tigers know a lot about. Have the Tigers over-achieved? Stay on current site or go to US version. Tasmania can be AFL 'destination club': McLachlan, Tassie AFL team a step closer with PM's $240m, Victory goalkeeper Dumont joins AFLW team, Dogs out to celebrate Bontempelli's milestone, Martin, Tigers not far off best says Hardwick, Fagan, Clarkson bullish on Tasmanian AFL team. So while the Cats are likely to get Collingwood or Fremantle in their qualifying final - and theyll be favoured - if they win, theyre likely to get one of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Richmond as a prelim opponent. Previous rankings: Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5, 1. Wed probably tip a team to beat every team below it at a neutral venue this weekend. That may mean more pain is coming before more pleasure. The average salary of an AFL men's player on the primary list in 2020 was $259,651, down from $363,430 in 2019, which will revert in 2022 as the salary cap expands once more and clubs can shift . They won by four goals in that exact fixture back in Round 7, when they were really flying offensively, so we know they can do it. No Credit Card. The Bombers defence was their big flaw last year but even the 2005 Swans wouldnt have been able to stop the quality of entries Geelong was getting thanks to complete midfield dominance. Any chance they can be 3-1 heading into the Q-Clash? Sure theres some young talent, but still nowhere near enough, and from a list profile perspective theyre building for success now. Next game: St Kilda at Optus Stadium, Sunday night. No team in the last four seasons have been able to match them in the second half of the season or in September. Theyve already played the Dogs pretty well for a few years and if that midfield gets on top of the Dogs well-regarded group, then were looking at a legitimate finals contender at Princes Park. Either way, they've been fun to watch these past couple of weeks. Geelong. New to Kayo? Expert. AFL Debate Club: What is Gillon McLachlan's defining achievement as AFL CEO? Finals are calling for the Bombers! The quest for respectability continues. Port Adelaide (2:35). Is that the club's best home and away win? Peaking at the right time? Register Free Now >, LISTEN TO THE LATEST EDITION OF THE FOX FOOTY PODCAST HERE, OR TAP TO SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES OR SPOTIFY. Carlton Or just want to know which team you're most suited to? Next game: Carlton at the MCG, Sunday afternoon. AFL Debate Club: How could Gather Round best be improved in coming years? Has Clarko let loose the shackles? So yeah, theyre pretty good. Its kind of funny to think that the Dons and Saints have won the same number of games this year, considering the narratives around each group, but thats about expectations more than anything. But of course if you lose to the Dees, youre almost certainly getting Richmond in an elimination final at the Gabba, and thats bloody scary. 2013 Premiers MP 135.7 In this week's edition of ESPN's AFL Power Rankings, we're calling it - just five teams can win the flag! Next game: Fremantle at Optus Stadium, Sunday night. Their defence continues to stand up and their midfield can match it with the best. Is there a team in the AFL with a bigger gap between their best and worst footy? If theyre not 3-2 they should be disappointed, especially since a three-week run of Port Adelaide-Melbourne-Geelong looms after that point. Get the latest injury updates, trade analysis, draft info and more from around the league. Carlton . 2021 record: 2-3 You cant play two games against the bottom two sides on the ladder, not win either of them, and expect to play finals. Five rounds into the 2021 AFL season and ESPN's Power Rankings seemed to have settled somewhat - with not much action taking place at the top or the bottom of the rankings. A stunning win over Richmond and the Saints dont get to move up in the rankings at all? This isnt analytical at all but its just really nice to have a watchable rebuilding team. 2 Geelong Probably the unluckiest team not to have extended their dominance. Richmond This week, we worry about Fremantle and Carlton's seasons, discuss Collingwood's clutch fourth terms, and heap praise on . 1989 Premiers MP 153.2per cent This week's opponent: Fremantle (Optus Stadium), 9. This week's opponent: Adelaide (UTAS Stadium), 15. Port . 1. Next game: Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, Sunday twilight. Check. We knew Freo's finals hope hinged on an unlikely home win over the Lions, and unfortunately, the Dockers (without some key players) just couldn't get the job done. Ranking every AFL club song from worst to best. Good! It's also pleasant viewing if . 2021 record: 1-4 Previous ranking: 15. 2021 record: 9-11 Previous ranking: 2. 15. West Coast New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >. And the entire game was a big tick for Justin Longmuirs strategic nous - he remains underrated in the wider footy community. Lose to North? It was another sign that, at home at least, Adelaide should be no easybeat this season. Lessons will be learned, and there's a good opportunity to bounce back this week on the Gold Coast. It's a 'yes' as far as we're concerned, and if they can't get it done, they will have just about wasted one of the most dominant periods in AFL history. They're probably the fifth best team in it, with a bit of a gap opening up between the Power and Lions in fifth and sixth respectively. Next game: Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval, Saturday twilight 3. Footy fans feel almost cheated when their club has an amazing year or two and then falls away into insignificance in a very fast manner. ), but remain third on the pecking order in the Power Rankings. Note: Throughout the year, ESPN will rank all 18 teams, from top to bottom, taking into account which teams are playing the best footy, injuries, each team's recent opponents, and which teams are . And even if they do earn a home elimination final, can you really see this Eagles side winning three interstate finals in a row? Tasmania can be AFL 'destination club': McLachlan, Tassie AFL team a step closer with PM's $240m, Victory goalkeeper Dumont joins AFLW team, Dogs out to celebrate Bontempelli's milestone, Martin, Tigers not far off best says Hardwick, Fagan, Clarkson bullish on Tasmanian AFL team. You would like to think, for West Coasts sake, that Round 1 will be the low point of their season. Next game: Collingwood at the MCG, Sunday afternoon. Previous ranking: 4. 2021 record: 2-3 Or has it thrown up some interesting findings? As an economist, Ryan seeks to fix the world's economic troubles one graph at a time. SYDNEY SWANS (1-0, 121.7%) Last week's ranking: 6 First off - how good was that game?! 2021 record: 8-11 This week's opponent: Sydney (Marvel Stadium), 12. As mentioned in the . They battled manfully for three quarters against the Demons, but the rope-a-dope style of football they're playing suggests Alastair Clarkson knows his limitations with this group - and it's limited. Can they make a run of it? Good percentage (at least, better than any of the other teams with nine wins), and another winnable game this weekend against the Suns? We dont know if theyre on Geelongs level but they may not have to be until a Grand Final. If the Dockers can just get a fair run at a season, they should play finals some time soon. In fact, the top four teams all hold their positions from last week, while in the chasing pack, it's tightening up. Probably. With the Suns and Bombers next up, we suspect the Demons wont be seriously tested again until their Round 4 trip to face Port Adelaide. Year Result Ladder Home and away (percentage) They're arguably the most interesting team in the top four, but we're not running a "Most Interesting Power Rankings". Stocks up, stocks down: Long live King Charles; Swans choke at home, again! I quite liked the game. 2021 record: 15-5 An unexpected win? Collingwood Have the Tigers over-achieved? Not great home and away stats compared to the other great teams but they have been the best side over the last four years by a country mile. Is it enough for the Hawks to avoid the wooden spoon? Next game: Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium, Sunday twilight, *Odds are current as of 1st May 2023, 7:12pm AEST. 2021 record: 7-13 featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Small wins, right? Many fans had turned to it. Previous ranking: 11. The Optus Stadium fortress just isnt what it used to be; theyre 1-2 in their last three games there, needing to make up a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter for that sole win. Previous ranking: 8. Listen below or subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This week's opponent: North Melbourne (Optus Stadium), 11. Previous ranking: 6. Anyway - this Thursday isnt exactly the best timing for Gold Coast to get some primetime spotlight, hey? 2021 record: 4-15-1 Gold Coast . Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Were not going to say its inevitable that David Teague will be coaching next year because the review will say hes doing a fine job because theyre going to finish on nine or 10 wins thanks to a kind remaining fixture but thats what were expecting at this point. 3 Hawthorn Very strong percentage home and away seasons year after year tells the story. Pick the best team and compete with other fans for daily prizes on Draftstars. Another miserable performance from the Suns, who haven't looked like an AFL-standard team in the last six quarters of footy. Yes, the Swans have moved up two spots after a loss; thats the difference between a valiant away defeat and flopping as the favourite. Theres a new ute in town. Hawthorn Of course given the talent on this list theres no way the Dogs season shouldve come down to such small margins. GWS Beat the Demons, which is entirely possible at the Gabba where they feel like a six-goal better side, and then beat presumably Sydney in a qualifying final at the SCG. Previous ranking: 11. Next game: Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval, Saturday twilight. 17. 2021 record: 3-2 Put aside footy tribalism and just enjoy the Pies, The 10 best AFL players at the quarter mark of the 2023 season. This week's opponent: West Coast (GMHBA Stadium), 8. Previous ranking: 4. Inconsistent to the point where it's frustrating to even watch them, their win over Geelong just left us thinking 'where has this been all year'? But the reality is if they dont win this Friday night, which would be entirely understandable given the Lions form at home, theyre probably facing Richmond in an elimination final. 2. Sure, they've been unlucky with injuries, but most teams are missing players who would be a walk-up start in any given week. Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000, AFL Round 6: Fixture, teams, tips, odds and more, but the so-called stars have been anything but in 2021, as ESPN columnist Rohan Connolly pointed out this week, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Already coming into the season under pressure, the Saints heaped more on themselves with their loss to Collingwood. Chicago Bears: 640 Points (4 points gained) 5. St Kilda Years ago, that sentence would send a shiver down one's spine, but it's 2021, and the Hawks are not that great. Hawthorn Geelong You feel like the Power are still in no mans land. This week's opponent: Geelong (GMHBA Stadium), 14. 3. We were slightly worried for the Demons just after three-quarter time on Sunday, but BOY did they show us what they're capable of in just one quarter. Matt Rowell and Izak Rankine both looked like theyve taken a step forward. As an economist, Ryan seeks to fix the world's economic troubles one graph at a time. No 40yo supporter who enjoys a club premiership wants to wait until they are using a walking frame before they experience their next one. 2021 record: 14-4-1 Test drive one today >, NEW FOX FOOTY PODCAST Dons drama breakdown, last-round preview, Listen below or subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Combined with a defence that remains pretty dour - the Bulldogs and Magpies had to kick especially straight to beat them - the premiers are still in that top tier of contenders. After a few weeks in 13th spot on the Rankings, the Blues have moved on up. Its a little bit whos hot and whos not; part predictive, part analysis of whats happened. Jake Michaels summed it up on the ESPN Footy Podcast this week they're too inconsistent given the talent they have available, and Leon Cameron should almost be thankful to still be in a job. 2021 record: 8-11 It seems Essendon is living up to the billing of being a bottom four side this year - especially given they're bottom four in contested possession differential, inside 50 differential and clearances differential. Given the bizarre week the club had off the track, it was improbable they would pull it off against the Lions, but as always with Clarko, you just never know what he has up his sleeve. Previous ranking: 6. Otherwise this team is exactly what the ladder says it is - average. It certainly didnt feel like a five-goal loss against Sydney but in reality, with a couple of injury blows, the Magpies were nowhere near having the scoring power to win that game. Note: this ladder is updated at the end of each round. 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I just found it staggering: Craig McRae baffled by Nathan Murphy Gap between top two narrows, new Blues hot start: AFL Rookie AFL CEO race over as Andrew Dillon secures top job. Bad teams that have occasional upsets . Is it Carlton's year? AFL Debate Club: What is Gillon McLachlan's defining achievement as AFL CEO? Port can make it 5-1 this week when the Saints visit Adelaide Oval - which has been a bogey ground for St Kilda over the years. Previous ranking: 11. This is our attempt to rank every AFL club from best to worst. Next game: Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium, Saturday afternoon, *Odds are current as of 1st May 2023, 7:12pm AEST. Carlton Note: Throughout the year, ESPN will rank all 18 teams, from top to bottom, taking into account which teams are playing the best footy, injuries, each team's recent opponents, and which teams are looking most like flag contenders. Previous ranking: 1. See what AFL Teams are leading in key statistics like kIcks, handballs, disposals or marks . What's your preferred avenue for recruiting players? 2021 record: 14-5 You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Previous ranking: 2. At the end of the day, the Bulldogs remain second in the rankings and on the ladder, but we're interested to see how the forward structure changes with Josh Bruce out for the remaining weeks. This week's opponent: Port Adelaide (Adelaide Oval), 14. Melbourne While a loss for the Cats and the Bulldogs hasn't really changed too much for them at this point, Sydney's loss to St Kilda has. For the newcomers: This is our attempt to rank every AFL club from best to worst right now. AFL Debate Club: Is the umpire dissent rule worth keeping? The teams that spring to mind were the Kangaroos 1996-1999 and Essendon 1983-1985. There were a some other very great teams during this period but as they could not grasp that third premiership, I could not include them. Thats genuinely great progress. First off - how good was that game?! Plus kicking goals was far too easy. Are you okay with people forgetting your team exists? Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000. Sydney 2001 Premiers 2ND 127.6 Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! Getting West Coast in Geelong, rather than at the SCG, might actually be better for them based on the two sides respective histories at Kardinia Park. AFL Debate Club: Is the umpire dissent rule worth keeping? Next game: St Kilda at Marvel Stadium, Sunday twilight, Watch every blockbuster AFL match this weekend Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. Richmond The normal distribution is a great property to have, because it makes statistical analysis much simpler. This week's opponent: St Kilda (Marvel Stadium), 5. I might suggest that the 2016 title would have remained at Waverley if Buddy had remained at Hawthorn. Stocks up, stocks down: Long live King Charles; Swans choke at home, again! Interestingly, their best home and away season was in 2018 winning the MP with 18 games at 136.1per cent before being soundly beaten by Collingwood in the preliminary final. Or does he not care about draft picks considering he won't be using them? Dog shit teams . Yes, theyve had injuries, but everyone has (maybe bar Melbourne). They're the most experienced group in the hunt, will probably lock up the double chance, and will get Jeremy Cameron back shortly. Teams so bad they move to Tasmania . Sydney 2021 record: 8-12 This week's opponent: Gold Coast (Marvel Stadium), 11. Or just lucky to play a pretty poor team in the Crows this week while other sides faltered? Previous ranking: 5. How quickly things turn; we had the Lions fourth last week off the back of two disappointing games (the loss to Melbourne and pedestrian win over North), but then they get back to the Gabba and suddenly theyre world-beaters again. Essendon It's hard to know what to take out of the Dees' win over the Suns given how poor Gold Coast's performance really was. They finished top four in 2016 with their key forwards ageing. Previous ranking: 15. Thanks, Adelaide! That game did nothing to dissuade us from our pre-season view that this should still be a difficult year for Sam Mitchell, even if therell be some brighter days than others. There were times in the Round 1 win where we went damn, shouldve tipped him for the Brownlow with both Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver. Ranking my favourite AFL teams (Tiermaker) - YouTube In this video i tell who my favourite AFL team are. Time to test your footy know-how against your friends, family and coworkers. Previous ranking: 8. Well weve just been burned by them too many times this year. Again - the margins between success and failure for the top four or five teams this year are so, so tight. Drag the images into the order you would like. They did get a bit screwed by the Hawks game being moved to the Hawks home ground, rather than a neutral venue or better yet Canberra; this might have been a Covid-caused loss. This week's opponent: North Melbourne (Marvel Stadium), 6. Of course, they lost their two games at the Cattery last year by 92 and 97 points, so Next game: Geelong Cats at GMHBA Stadium, Saturday twilight. Things got a little bit wobbly in the middle of Sundays game but the Hawks managed to exploit their clear advantages - especially once Norths Ben McKay went down - to get an important first-up win. To us, that's a sign that Richmond is being worked out. Is Stuart Dew under pressure? 2021 record: 4-1 Previous ranking: 7. This week's opponent: St Kilda (Adelaide Oval), 4. North Melbourne So Next game: North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium, Sunday early. 1969 Premiers 4th 124.6per cent How are they still in the finals race?! No 1. 2021 record: 3-2 While the top four teams look clear, picking one of them as the flag favourite is impossible. Not only does it offer the most popular AFL betting . STAFF WRITERS | December 8, 2020 - 3:10pm. Next game: West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium, Sunday early, *Odds are current as of 1st May 2023, 7:12pm AEST. The good thing is their percentage is solid, so if they can sneak a couple of wins in the last few rounds, they could still take that last spot in the eight. They missed one of their great chances this year to record a win but more will come; were not worried about a repeat of last years 0-8 start. The top eight sides they havent beaten are Port and West Coast, and thats because they havent played them. If Team A is above Team B, wed probably tip A to win if theyre playing this weekend. Good. It's a mature, experienced group which will be able to move on pretty quickly. The Cats games against the Swans have been close for years, even when John Longmires side has been struggling, though Geelong really should have won their last five meetings (given how unlucky they were last year to lose by two points). This week's opponent: Western Bulldogs (UTAS Stadium), 16. Stream selected Fox Footy shows on Kayo Freebies completely free this June including AFL 360, On The Couch, Bounce & more. Groundhog Day: Why should we care about the Suns? Previous ranking: 14. Again, it's been a pretty good season from North considering the start to the year they had and the way David Noble has been able to bring the group together. Its a little bit whos hot and whos not; part predictive, part analysis of whats happened. Next game: Western Bulldogs at UTAS Stadium, Sunday early. It's been a year of learning for the Tigers and Damien Hardwick, who has openly admitted he doesn't like how footy is being played. We still think the Giants are the best actual team outside of the top eight, thus this ranking, but their inconsistency must be infuriating internally. Three wins in a row - even if the last two were kinda-close games against the bottom two - see the Crows moving up past their bottom six rivals whove battled in recent weeks. Australia's #1 independent AFL news source, Ranking the top 10 best ever Rookie Draft selections, Essendon appoint Josh Mahoney as new footy boss, Melbourne announce new deal for star forward Kysaiah Pickett. Its been great to see a coach willing to speak so frankly, whether about his players, the clubs issues with retention or anything else. Next game: GWS Giants at the MCG, Sunday afternoon. The AFL is back! This week's opponent: West Coast (Optus Stadium), 4. Great to see Cam Rayner getting some midfield time, too; were helping drive his bandwagon. Their period of dominance is still in the making, so lets see whether they can extend it?
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