The Advertiser and Sunday Mail’s team of AFL experts give their tips for the 2018 season

FROM premiership tips, who will make the top eight, to the year’s biggest storylines. Our team of footy experts put their necks on the line with bold predictions for the year ahead. Who will get it right?

Brownlow Medallist Dustin Martin with the 2017 premiership cup and Norm Smith Medal after his all-conquering season. Picture: Mark Stewart

• Bickley: Operation replace Smith
• Blight: Spread the trust and win
• Cornes: Wines will stay
• Pre-season power rankings

WILL Adelaide hit back from its grand final disappointment or will we see another fairytale run to the flag? Can the new-look Port Adelaide team clinch a top-four berth and be a serious premiership contender?

The Advertiser/Sunday Mail football team, including Malcolm Blight, Kane Cornes, Mark Bickley, Dwayne Russell and Warren Tredrea, have laid it on the line as they give their predictions for the 2018 season.

Our expert columnists and football writers have given their insights into who will be the big performers this year.

From premiership tips, who will make the top eight, to the year’s biggest storylines, see who they think will have a year to remember in our interactive below.

Have your say in the comments below on who you think is closest to the mark.

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