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Richmond Tigers: Time to rebuild

2010 was a shocker for a youthful Tigers squad and coach Damien Hardwick can only hope his team can achieve more consistency this season. Jake D’Amato previews Richmond’s chances, as upstart continues its countdown to the 2011 AFL season.

Geelong Cats: Scott’s new era

An eventful 2010 season saw the Cats finish in the top three but lose their golden son, Gary Ablett Jnr. Despite this, Tom Midwood says they are, yet again, definite premiership contenders.

Champions League preview: Real Madrid to advance?

With rivals Barcelona already advancing, can Real Madrid eliminate French club Lyon and progress through to the final eight of the Champions League? Liam Quinn gives us his prediction.

North Melbourne Kangaroos: Finals contenders?

North Melbourne was one spot away from making the finals in 2010. Can it go one step further this year? Joel Peterson previews the Kangaroos’ chances as upstart continues its countdown to the 2011 AFL season.

Fremantle Dockers: Anything can happen

Fremantle silenced their many critics by finishing in the top eight last year but can they continue this improved form in 2011? Kevin Cheong previews the Dockers’ upcoming season.

Carlton Blues: Crunch time looms

Can Carlton target a top-four finish in 2011? Giulio Di Giorgio looks ahead to what’s in store for the Blues, as upstart continues its series of team previews ahead of the AFL season.

Brisbane Lions: Youth is the key

After comprehensive losses in recent pre-season games, many predict the Lions will finish on the bottom of the ladder this year. But Dyson Baker believes this young team is being underestimated, as upstart continues its series of team previews for the upcoming AFL season.

St Kilda Saints: No excuses

As upstart continues its countdown to the 2011 AFL season, Nicholas Ciantar believes St Kilda must win the premiership this year after failing to win three grand finals in two years.

Melbourne Demons: Time for top eight?

After a few years hovering at the bottom of the AFL ladder, Melbourne is finally ready to challenge for a top eight position. Ben Asgari previews the Demons’ prospects for the 2011 season as upstart continues its countdown to the start of the footy season.

West Coast Eagles: Still developing

In the third of upstart’s AFL team previews for the upcoming season, Liam Quinn believes a young West Coast team can improve on what was a disastrous 2010 campaign.

Adelaide Crows: Expect improvement

Plenty of footy experts believed Adelaide significantly underachieved in 2010. But Farhan Shah believes the Crows can turn it around this year, in upstart’s second AFL team preview for the 2011 season.

Western Bulldogs: Time to take next step

After three consecutive preliminary final losses, can the Bulldogs finally take the extra step in 2011? John Takemura previews their chances in the first of upstart’s team previews for the upcoming AFL season.

United to win EPL’s north west derby?

The fixture between Liverpool and Manchester United is one of the most signficant sporting rivalries in the world. Liam Quinn previews yet another epic clash between the two EPL clubs.

A Central Coast-Brisbane A-League grand final?

The 2010/11 Hyundai A-League season is fast coming to an end and only three sides remain in championship contention. John Takemura previews the preliminary final between the two ‘Coasts’ which will decide who faces Brisbane Roar in the grand final.

Pies should be too classy for young Eagles

Collingwood will be resting some star players for its NAB Cup semi final clash against West Coast tonight, but Ben Waterworth believes the Pieswill still be too strong for the young Eagles.