They're lucky to be 9th on the rankings this week. AFL News: 'Incredibly competitive' search for new CEO defended as Dillon confirmed, McRae 'lost his mind' over umpiring, Six Points: Pies' crazy bravery trumps critically cautious Crows, and Simpson's pathetic Eagles can't go on like this, Adelaide Crows vs Collingwood Magpies: AFL live scores, Richmond Tigers vs Gold Coast Suns: AFL live scores, Essendon Bombers vs Geelong Cats: AFL live scores. Interestingly, their best home and away season was in 2018 winning the MP with 18 games at 136.1per cent before being soundly beaten by Collingwood in the preliminary final. Can they remain consistent throughout September? Previous ranking: 18. The top eight sides they havent beaten are Port and West Coast, and thats because they havent played them. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! a tastier adventures brand Next game: St Kilda at Marvel Stadium, Sunday twilight, Watch every blockbuster AFL match this weekend Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. Geelong At the very least, they'll host a final this season, and if a number of extraordinary results go their way, they could scrape into the four. No. No 1. AFL: Behind St Kilda's steamrolling start, the worrying tale of two Lions teams. We were ready to come into this weeks rankings and write about how oh, if only it was dry and if only there were fans, the Eagles mightve beaten the Bulldogs and then the fourth quarter happened, and they had no excuses at that point. Of course, they lost their two games at the Cattery last year by 92 and 97 points, so Next game: Geelong Cats at GMHBA Stadium, Saturday twilight. Gold Coast Suns What are the Power Rankings? It seems Essendon is living up to the billing of being a bottom four side this year - especially given they're bottom four in contested possession differential, inside 50 differential and clearances differential. This week's opponent: West Coast (Optus Stadium), 4. It's a battle of the 'one-and-fours' this week on Anzac Day - excuse us if we hit up the RSL raffles instead. Can they win the flag? Less likely than others, but still can make finals. Melbourne It's not just the big names starring either - players like Christian Salem, Trent Rivers and Michael Hibberd just continue to play their roles well. The Lions were back home in Queensland after a few weeks on the road due to COVID, and we think that might just have settled some things for this talented team. Previous ranking: 9. Next game: Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, Sunday twilight. Western Bulldogs To rehash an old cliche, was that 'the loss they had to have'? 2021 record: 3-2 The Cats games against the Swans have been close for years, even when John Longmires side has been struggling, though Geelong really should have won their last five meetings (given how unlucky they were last year to lose by two points). Whos in your ultimate team? This week's opponent: Port Adelaide (Adelaide Oval), 14. Rating my favourite afl teams Glizzywatchingcrows315 14 subscribers Subscribe 0 Share Save No views 1 minute ago Show more Show more Best Bets for Saturday (4/8): UFC 287 + NHL | The Daily. It does make it more difficult for Geelong to finish in the top two, but they should end up playing at the MCG either way; it would be difficult for the top four to finish in a way where they have to head to the Gabba in week one. 1972 Premiers MP 134.3per cent This week's opponent: Carlton (Marvel Stadium). Year Result Ladder Home and away (percentage) After a few weeks in 13th spot on the Rankings, the Blues have moved on up. Footy fans feel almost cheated when their club has an amazing year or two and then falls away into insignificance in a very fast manner. They're arguably the most interesting team in the top four, but we're not running a "Most Interesting Power Rankings". Hawthorn looked like a top eight side against the Pies at times, and Champion Data has backed that claim in this week's podcast on 'the teams showing premiership traits'! Three wins in a row - even if the last two were kinda-close games against the bottom two - see the Crows moving up past their bottom six rivals whove battled in recent weeks. 1991 Premiers 2ND 135.9per cent No 40yo supporter who enjoys a club premiership wants to wait until they are using a walking frame before they experience their next one. We'll keep saying it - in most other years recently, this side is too good to be finishing 18th. This is our attempt to rank every AFL club from best to worst. In this week's edition of ESPN's AFL Power Rankings, we're calling it - just five teams can win the flag! This week's opponent: Western Bulldogs (Manuka Oval), 14. Test drive one today >, NEW FOX FOOTY PODCAST Dons drama breakdown, last-round preview, Listen below or subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 2020 Premiers 3RD 129.9. Collingwood . Throw in the draw against Freo, and theyre three goals from being undefeated since Anzac Day. Next game: West Coast Eagles at GMHBA Stadium, Sunday early. The LDV T60 MAX 4x4 diesel ute comes with a massive 160kW of power from a small $34,490. Your team's down by six goals halfway through the last quarter, what do you do? Next game: Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium, Saturday afternoon, *Odds are current as of 1st May 2023, 7:12pm AEST. Their final ladder position will matter. AFL Rookie Rankings: An historic start for a bumper draft class, One win after four games but don't write the Tigers off yet, AFL Draft Power Rankings: Harley Reid leads the top 20 prospects, AFL Draft: Five must-watch prospects in 2023. Is this week's clash with Freo winnable? West Coast -- who look the better side this year -- visiting GMHBA Stadium this week? Previous ranking: 17. While a loss for the Cats and the Bulldogs hasn't really changed too much for them at this point, Sydney's loss to St Kilda has. The Eagles kind of struggled to put the Pies away in all honesty, but credit to Collingwood, they tend to play well both in Perth and with their backs to the wall. Peaking at the right time? 2004 Runner-Up 2ND 132.4. Beat St Kilda to keep slim finals hopes alive? Note: Throughout the year, ESPN will rank all 18 teams, from top to bottom, taking into account which teams are playing the best footy, injuries, each team's recent opponents, and which teams are looking most like flag contenders. Were not going to say its inevitable that David Teague will be coaching next year because the review will say hes doing a fine job because theyre going to finish on nine or 10 wins thanks to a kind remaining fixture but thats what were expecting at this point. Get the latest injury updates, trade analysis, draft info and more from around the league. Ignore & see my results >>. Next game: Hawthorn at UTAS Stadium, Sunday early. 2021 record: 4-1 Tip now at ESPNfootytips What's your favourite part about going to the footy? "But you can't beat the boys of the Bulldogs breed" when barked after a win is one of our favourite lines in any . Thanks, Adelaide! 2021 record: 3-2 GWS Theyre a remarkable 27-1 in their last 28 home and away games at the Gabba, dating back to Easter Thursday 2019, even though the footy world doesnt speak about their home ground advantage in the same way they do with the WA sides, or Richmond before last year. Previous ranking: 6. Five rounds into the 2021 AFL season and ESPN's Power Rankings seemed to have settled somewhat - with not much action taking place at the top or the bottom of the rankings. The Sydney Derby is quickly becoming the best match-up in footy in terms of watchability. Previous ranking: 13. And Essendon doesnt really have any excuses for Saturdays flop, given their available personnel. Fremantle Plus kicking goals was far too easy. Years ago, that sentence would send a shiver down one's spine, but it's 2021, and the Hawks are not that great. Recent piece Who is the best team in AFL history? was one of the most popular articles Ive encountered in my time on The Roar and, naturally, I want to piggyback off its success to lift my own profile. The Dockers will either lock in sixth spot by losing to GWS, or keep their top four hopes alive by beating them in the nations capital, at which point they have to wait until Sunday to learn their fate. The Giants primarily move up a place in the rankings because Richmond and Essendon moved down past them, but they looked very solid against Sydney, particularly in the midfield with Tom Green a standout. And heck, the way the finals bracket is shaping up, they might get an easier elimination final in eighth than they would in seventh. Create a ranking for AFL Ladder Position Predictor for 2020 1. I quite liked the game. Stream every match of every round of the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. And from there anything can happen. Note: Throughout the year, ESPN will rank all 18 teams, from top to bottom, taking into account which teams are playing the best footy, injuries, each team's recent opponents, and which teams are looking most like flag contenders. Previous ranking: 15. And the entire game was a big tick for Justin Longmuirs strategic nous - he remains underrated in the wider footy community. Previous ranking: 3. Previous ranking: 15. Aaand back to the bottom for the Roos after the Hawks shocked the Lions to jump into 17th spot. Behold, the NFL's all-time Top 10 franchises: 1. They finished top four in 2016 with their key forwards ageing. I mean, the result wasn't a surprise, but the (lack of) effort was. First off - how good was that game?! I have reviewed AFL/VFL history over the last 60 years to isolate clubs who have reached a level of success that no fair-minded supporter has any right to complain about. To us, all of that is the most interesting part of Sundays game. I also felt the urge to make a small contribution to the debate, using a statistical technique known as Z-Scoring (its probably got a more fancy name, but this will suffice). Previous rankings (prior to): Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 | Round 6 | Round 7 | Round 8 | Round 9 | Round 10 | Round 11 | Round 12 | POST BYE | Round 15 | Round 16 | Round 17 | Round 18 | Round 19 | Round 20 | Round 21, 1. This was supposed to be a start that set them up for a top-eight charge; now they have an always-tricky trip west to face Fremantle, before winnable but tricky meetings with Richmond, Hawthorn and Gold Coast (all in Melbourne). (2:35). There were shades of Nick Davis in 2005 at the SCG on the weekend, as Josh Kelly kicked the winner and gave the Giants a second consecutive victory. 2021 record: 10-9 Freo rise one spot this week. 1988 Premiers MP 142.3per cent Port . Next game: Collingwood at the MCG, Sunday afternoon.