Mick Mcguane

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: James Worpel of the Hawks looks dejected as he walks from the field after defeatduring the round two AFL match between Sydney Swans and Hawthorn Hawks at Sydney Cricket Ground, on March 26, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

‘Genuine car wreck’: Hawks’ damning lack of effort exposed

They might be the youngest list in the competition but that is no excuse when it comes to having a crack. And the Hawks have well below standard to start the year.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 04: Rory Lobb of the Bulldogs (C) and Bailey Smith of the Bulldogs run outduring the AFL Practice Match between the Western Bulldogs and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Ikon Park on March 04, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

AFL

Why anything less than a deep finals run is a failure for Dogs

The Dogs’ list profile suggests they should be one of the teams to beat this season. So anything less than a deep finals run will heap the pressure on coach Luke Beveridge.

Jacob Weitering, Tom Stewart and Allir Allir

Your SayAFL

Every AFL defence ranked and rated before the 2023 season

They say forwards sell memberships, midfielders get sponsorships, but defenders win premierships. Mick McGuane ranks every AFL defence here. Do you agree with his list? Have your say.