Tigers and Bulldogs growl, but could this season bring some Spider bites?

or signup to continue reading Kudos to the hard-working Crows officials who have to improve their list. The Crows are tipped to be a team on the rise this season While it's hard to see the Saints charging up the ladder, After just two wins in 2024, , and possibly surprise a few teams. CDHBU will arguably start the season considering the arrivals and the departures over the off-season.

The Power enters the new fixture and after a winless 2024 campaign, the only way is up. The Lions lack the top-end talent to make any serious inroads up the ladder, After an unsettled end to the 2024 season, but will likely need to secure further signings if they are to return to finals for the first time since 2018. Last season was a major turning point for the Swampies Although the Brookers suffered their fair share of departures over the off-season, With several key departures in the off-season, It's no secret that the Spiders underachieved last season, This could finally be the season dating back to 1973.



Like a lot of clubs, but they should scrape in if Zach Bye and Cooper Page can find their best form. Off the back of a near-perfect season and decade drought-breaking premiership, While the Demons can , can they handle the expectation? The Demons should once again be . We could see another tight race for finals this season.

Without any big name recruits the Magpies look set for After a 6:12 win-loss ratio last season, the Magpies will be hoping to With in September in their quest to claim a hat-trick of flags. The Tigers have remained a force in the competition since successful back-to-back campaigns in 2022 and 2023, and The Giants look the most vulnerable of last year's finalists and The is exciting for the Giants, who will be looking to build on last season's finals appearance. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team.

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