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This is DeepSeek’s prediction. Which I do like a lot more than ChatGPT… Predicting the final ladder for the Australian Football League (AFL) at the end of the 2025 home and away season is highly speculative, as it depends on numerous factors such as player form, injuries, team strategies, and other unpredictable elements. However, based on recent trends and historical performance, we can make an educated guess. ### Potential Top 8 Teams (in no particular order): 1. **Melbourne Demons** - Consistently strong in recent years with a solid core of players. 2. **Brisbane Lions** - Have been building a strong team and performing well in recent seasons. 3. **Geelong Cats** - Known for their resilience and ability to remain competitive. 4. **Sydney Swans** - A young and talented squad that has been improving steadily. 5. **Western Bulldogs** - Known for their dynamic play and strong midfield. 6. **Port Adelaide Power** - Have been consistent performers in the home and away seasons. 7. **Richmond Tigers** - Despite some aging stars, they have a history of strong performances. 8. **Carlton Blues** - Emerging as a strong contender with a mix of youth and experience. ### Middle of the Pack: 9. **Fremantle Dockers** - Show promise but need more consistency. 10. **GWS Giants** - Have the talent but need to convert it into consistent wins. 11. **St Kilda Saints** - Improving but may not have the depth to break into the top 8. 12. **Adelaide Crows** - Rebuilding phase, showing potential but not yet ready for top 8. ### Bottom Teams: 13. **Collingwood Magpies** - Struggling with consistency and player turnover. 14. **West Coast Eagles** - Aging list and struggling with form. 15. **Hawthorn Hawks** - Rebuilding phase, focusing on developing young talent. 16. **North Melbourne Kangaroos** - Also in a rebuilding phase, focusing on youth development. 17. **Gold Coast Suns** - Showing improvement but still lacking the depth to compete with top teams. 18. **Essendon Bombers** - Struggling with consistency and team cohesion. ### Final Thoughts: The AFL is known for its unpredictability, and any team can rise or fall based on a variety of factors. The above prediction is based on current trends and historical performance, but the actual ladder could look quite different by the end of the 2025 season. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's always best to follow the season closely and keep an eye on team performances and player developments.

Collingwood in 12th, Melbourne 13th and Hawthorn, and this is the craziest prediction, 17th!!🥸😳😵‍💫🤷🏼‍♂️ It appears to be using last year’s data and not taking into account training form, injuries, draftees, etc.

And Kai in the near future.

Read the report by following the link posted just above 👆 and all will be revealed.

I don’t think it’s a good idea to bring politics into a football discussion. 😉

Started third cycle of chemo today. So far not feeling and side effects and feeling pretty good. Unfortunately my peripheral neuropathy and resultant balance issues, is here to stay (upside is that I get to look sophisticated with a lovely ornate walking cane). These are how I spend some of my time in the chair…

I’m glad his first name doesn’t start with the letter ‘S’.

I’m nominating myself, having stated that as Carlton was involved, it would work in our favour. 🤣

You make a good point, but…as Carlton have lost their first round pick in Jagga Smith for the season, the AFL may be more likely to come to the party.

Hopefully the AFL will see sense and open a new SSP window for the next fortnight, in order to cover any injuries incurred during the pre season.

Five on the interchange bench, or did you intend Johnson to be the sub?

I see in the Casey match report that Mentha came off with a minor ankle injury… hopefully that initial opinion of the observer is accurate and that it’s not more serious. Who said MFCSS is dead?

Maybe Killer Carl Cox or Bulldog Brewer, but let’s face it, heaps of the ‘bad guys’ used the foreign objects which could range from some small concealed mystery item that was never fully revealed to a folding chair.

Wasn’t it Mark Lewin who had the sleeper hold?

Stop that! 😉