Crystal ball: Expert picks for who will win the AFLW02 premiership
WHO will win the second AFLW crown? Best and Fairest? Leading goalkicker? Ahead of tonight’s season opener, three of our experts turn Nostradamus to predict what might happen in AFLW02.
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WHO will win the second AFLW crown? Best and Fairest? Leading goalkicker? Ahead of tonight’s season opener, three of our experts turn Nostradamus to predict what might happen in AFLW02
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ELIZA SEWELL
Premier: Carlton
Runner-up: Adelaide
I reckon it’s very open but the Blues on paper look great and the Harris-Vescio combination up forward could be irresistible.
Best-and-fairest: Brianna Davey (Carl)
Leading goalkicker: Darcy Vescio (Carl)
Best first-year player: Isabel Huntington (WB)
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LAUREN WOOD
Premier: Melbourne
Runner-up: Adelaide
The Demons narrowly missed out on a grand final spot last year, their midfield is rock solid Erin Hoare in the ruck is a big plus. Reckon the Crows will have another big year.
Best-and-fairest: Karen Paxman (Melb)
Leading goalkicker: Darcy Vescio (Carl)
Best first-year player: Tegan Cunningham (Melb)
GODDARD: WRITE OFF CROWS AT YOUR OWN PERIL
CHRIS CAVANAGH
Premier: Carlton
Runner-up: Adelaide
Some very handy recruits for the Blues, who were crippled by injury last year. Crows have lost only two premiership players.
Best-and-fairest: Brianna Davey (Carl)
Leading goalkicker: Katie Brennan (WB)
Best first-year player: Chloe Molloy (Coll)
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