| 2008 AFL Team Predictions – Collingwood Magpies
Here are my ’Pie in the Sky’ Predictions on how the Collingwood Magpies might lineup and perform in season 2008.
Best Team Lineup
FB Tyson Goldsack, Shane Wakelin, Nick Maxwell
HB Heath Shaw, Harry O'Brien, Martin Clarke
C Tarkyn Lockyer, Dane Swan, Ben Johnson
HF Paul Medhurst, Travis Cloke, Alan Didak
FF Sean Rusling, Anthony Rocca, Leon Davis
Foll Josh Fraser, Scott Pendlebury, Dale Thomas
Bench Cameron Wood, Scott Burns, Shane O'Bree, Brodie Holland
Emergency Chris Egan, Ben Reid, Rhyce Shaw
2008 Predictions
Most Goals: Sean Rusling
Most Possessions: Dane Swan
Most Marks: Travis Cloke
Potential Step Up Year: Chris Egan, Ben Reid, Cameron Wood
Dreamteam Smokies: Martin Clarke, Tyson Goldsack, Sean Rusling
Most Brownlow Votes: Martin Clarke
Rising Star: Ben Reid
General Comments: It is a strong line-up on paper, and our forward line is probably the most dangerous in the AFL, but we are going to have to improve our woeful goal-kicking accuracy. With such a young list we might have our ups and downs during the season, but I’m confident that if we can keep our best team on the field we are more than capable of challenging for the Flag this year. Don’t forget we got within 5 Points of Geelong with NO All-Australians and NO ruckman. With a fit Josh Fraser and the inclusion of Cameron Wood as back-up we are going to be a lot harder to beat this year. Look-Out Geelong.
Predicted Final Ladder Position: 1st-8th ... It depends on injuries, but a Top-4 finish will give us the best chance of winning the Premiership.
Keys To Winning the Premiership: the continued improvement and development of our young players as well as some luck with injuries.
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