Our experts predict the 2024 AFL season
Footy is back! Before the Swans and Dees kickstart the season tonight, check out our expert predictions and big calls for the year ahead.
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The Magpies are looking to win back-to-back flags for the first time in nearly 90 years after their triumph last September.
But our experts have gravitated to the loser of the epic 2023 decider in their predictions for the upcoming AFL season.
Brisbane has been tipped by eight pundits to lift the cup on grand final day, followed by Collingwood who were picked four times.
Down the other end of the ladder it’s West Coast who again are predicted to finish rock bottom, but three tipsters aren’t buying into the ‘Northball’ hype and have the Roos at the foot of the table.
Nobody expects the reigning Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale to be crowned his third medal, with Nick Daicos the most popular choice after falling just short in 2023.
Plus one big call suggests that five senior coaches will be ousted before the year is up.
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