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2011 predictions

Collingwood Magpies: Back-to-back?

Collingwood won its first premiership in 20 years in 2010, but can the Pies go back-to-back for the first time since 1935-36? Dylan Maxwell previews their chances as upstart concludes its series of AFL team preview’s for the 2011 season.

From the Grandstand: Start of something special for Suns

For the first time in 14 years, a new club will compete in the AFL. But while the Gold Coast Suns are set to struggle in 2011, Ben Waterworth believes their inaugural season will be the beginning of a wonderful journey.

Essendon Bombers: Seen, not just Hird?

There is an air of expectation over Essendon with new coach James Hird at the helm. Michael Pell previews the Bombers’ chances as upstart continues its countdown to the 2011 AFL season.

Collingwood Magpies: Back-to-back?

Collingwood won its first premiership in 20 years in 2010, but can the Pies go back-to-back for the first time since 1935-36? Dylan Maxwell previews their chances as upstart concludes its series of AFL team preview’s for the 2011 season.

From the Grandstand: Start of something special for Suns

For the first time in 14 years, a new club will compete in the AFL. But while the Gold Coast Suns are set to struggle in 2011, Ben Waterworth believes their inaugural season will be the beginning of a wonderful journey.

Essendon Bombers: Seen, not just Hird?

There is an air of expectation over Essendon with new coach James Hird at the helm. Michael Pell previews the Bombers’ chances as upstart continues its countdown to the 2011 AFL season.

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upstart kicks off the AFL season

Can the Pies go back-to-back? upstart’s AFL experts think they can as we give our predictions for the 2011 season.

Collingwood Magpies: Back-to-back?

Collingwood won its first premiership in 20 years in 2010, but can the Pies go back-to-back for the first time since 1935-36? Dylan Maxwell previews their chances as upstart concludes its series of AFL team preview’s for the 2011 season.

From the Grandstand: Start of something special for Suns

For the first time in 14 years, a new club will compete in the AFL. But while the Gold Coast Suns are set to struggle in 2011, Ben Waterworth believes their inaugural season will be the beginning of a wonderful journey.

Essendon Bombers: Seen, not just Hird?

There is an air of expectation over Essendon with new coach James Hird at the helm. Michael Pell previews the Bombers’ chances as upstart continues its countdown to the 2011 AFL season.

Hawthorn Hawks: Top four favourites

With an exciting and talented list, the Hawks have failed to impress since winning the 2008 premiership. But Merryn Sherwood believes they can turn it around in 2011 as upstart continues its series of AFL team previews.

Port Adelaide Power: Youth is the key

With the majority of its match-winning players coming to the end of their careers, Mathew Farmakis believes Port Adelaide must rebuild and focus on developing its youth.

Sydney Swans: Final solo flight

With the debut of Greater Western Sydney in 2012, the Swans will not only be fighting for finals this year – they’ll be fighting to keep their fans. Merryn Sherwood looks at how Sydney should perform in 2011.

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.

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.

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.