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.

Eliza Sewell likes Carlton’s dynamic AFLW captain Brianna Davey for the league’s best and fairest in 2018. Picture: Jason Edwards

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 likes Carlton’s dynamic AFLW captain Brianna Davey for the league’s best and fairest in 2018. Picture: Jason Edwards

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)

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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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Chloe Molloy has the family history to perform at the highest level. Picture: AFL Media/Getty Images

Darcy Vescio is a popular pick to do big things this season. Picture: Wayne Ludbey