Joyful Christmas, footy followers.
Spherical 1 of the 2023 season has arrived — and, as all the time, the recent pre-season takes and predictions are rampant.
Over 25 Fox Footy consultants have appeared into their respective AFL crystal balls and predicted the highest eight, premier, picket spoon, Rising Star winner, Brownlow Medallist and Coleman Medallist for 2023.
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There’s a transparent prime 4 based on the pundits: Geelong, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
And the Demons are the premiership favourites, with over half of the consultants tipping Simon Goodwin’s aspect to win a second flag in three seasons.
“I simply suppose it’s a bounce again yr for them,” twin All-Australian Leigh Montagna instructed foxfooty.com.au.
“I nonetheless suppose they’ve the most effective midfield within the competitors and their defence is elite.
“They simply want to repair up their ball motion, and I’ve religion contemplating this group has performed plenty of footy collectively now they usually added a few good items and have a match and wholesome Tom McDonald and Max Gawn also can go ahead.
“I believe they’ll be the primary menace that may win it.”
Carlton has been broadly tipped to leap into the highest eight this yr, whereas Fremantle and Collingwood seem probably the most shaky to overlook the 2023 finals after that includes in September final yr.
“Collingwood are an incredible staff and what they produced final yr was superior. However they’re one I’m conserving a detailed eye on they usually have to begin the season extraordinarily nicely in what’s a fairly robust begin for them,” Bulldogs sport record-holder Brad Johnson instructed foxfooty.com.au.
“Their first month is make or break on the yr — however it’s the identical for the 14 groups combating for the eight.”
Brownlow suggestions have been nicely unfold, with Melbourne’s Clayton Oliver and Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli the most well-liked picks.
“Generally it takes some time so that you can get observed by the umpires, which sounds humorous, however Oliver has been up and across the prime of the tree for a few years now,” four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis instructed foxfooty.com.au.
“I believe simply the place that he performs and the dynamic approach that he performs, he tends to face out. And he’s received a impolite haircut, which makes you stand out a bit extra.”
Lions father-son gun Will Ashcroft was the overwhelming Rising Star favorite — “he’s already gained it, hasn’t he?” Alastair Lynch mentioned with amusing — whereas the Coleman race is between 4: Jeremy Cameron, Tom Lynch, Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay.
Cameron was the most well-liked choose, however there was a lot of love for Curnow from former Hawks sharpshooter Ben Dixon,
“Charlie Curnow – he’s going to kick 100 objectives this yr. Pencil him in, he’ll get some large luggage this yr,” an optimistic Dixon instructed foxfooty.com.au.
EXPERTS’ FULL AFL 2023 SEASON PREDICTIONS
JONATHAN BROWN
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton IN, Richmond OUT
Premiers: Melbourne
Wood Spoon: Hawthorn
Brownlow Medal: Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)
Coleman Medal: Harry McKay (Carlton)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
NATHAN BUCKLEY
Prime 8 adjustments: No change
Premiers: Geelong Cats
Wood Spoon: North Melbourne
Brownlow Medal: Lachie Neale (Brisbane Lions)
Coleman Medal: Tom Lynch (Richmond)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
BEN COTTON
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton IN, Fremantle OUT
Premiers: Melbourne
Wood Spoon: Hawthorn
Brownlow Medal: Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)
Coleman Medal: Tom Lynch (Richmond)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
NICK DAL SANTO
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton IN, Collingwood OUT
Premiers: Melbourne
Wood Spoon: Hawthorn
Brownlow Medal: Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)
Coleman Medal: Jeremy Cameron (Geelong Cats)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
BEN DIXON
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton IN, Richmond OUT
Premiers: Geelong Cats
Wood Spoon: Hawthorn
Brownlow Medal: Tom Papley (Sydney Swans)
Coleman Medal: Charlie Curnow (Carlton)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
CATH DURKIN
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton IN, Fremantle OUT
Premiers: Geelong Cats
Wood Spoon: Hawthorn
Brownlow Medal: Lachie Neale (Brisbane Lions)
Coleman Medal: Tom Lynch (Richmond)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
CATHERINE HEALEY
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton and Port Adelaide IN, Melbourne and Western Bulldogs OUT
Premiers: Geelong Cats
Wood Spoon: Hawthorn
Brownlow Medal: Lachie Neale (Brisbane Lions)
Coleman Medal: Tom Lynch (Richmond)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
ANTHONY HUDSON
Prime 8 adjustments: No change
Premiers: Brisbane Lions
Wood Spoon: Hawthorn
Brownlow Medal: Andy Brayshaw (Fremantle)
Coleman Medal: Harry McKay (Carlton)
Rising Star: Finn Callaghan (GWS Giants)
BRAD JOHNSON
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton IN, Collingwood OUT
Premiers: Brisbane Lions
Wood Spoon: North Melbourne
Brownlow Medal: Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)
Coleman Medal: Jeremy Cameron (Geelong Cats)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
MAX LAUGHTON
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton and Port Adelaide IN, Collingwood and Western Bulldogs OUT
Premiers: Melbourne
Wood Spoon: Hawthorn
Brownlow Medal: Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs) and Christian Petracca (Melbourne) tie
Coleman Medal: Jeremy Cameron (Geelong Cats)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
JORDAN LEWIS
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton and Essendon IN, Western Bulldogs and Collingwood OUT
Premiers: Melbourne
Wood Spoon: North Melbourne
Brownlow Medal: Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)
Coleman Medal: Jeremy Cameron (Geelong Cats)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
KATH LOUGHNAN
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton IN, Richmond OUT
Premiers: Melbourne
Wood Spoon: North Melbourne
Brownlow Medal: Andy Brayshaw (Fremantle)
Coleman Medal: Jeremy Cameron (Geelong Cats)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
ALASTAIR LYNCH
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton IN, Fremantle OUT
Premiers: Geelong Cats
Wood Spoon: Hawthorn
Brownlow Medal: Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)
Coleman Medal: Tom Lynch (Richmond)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
GARRY LYON
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton IN, Fremantle OUT
Premiers: Melbourne
Wood Spoon: North Melbourne
Brownlow Medal: Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)
Coleman Medal: Harry McKay (Carlton)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
CAMERON MOONEY
Prime 8 adjustments: St Kilda IN, Western Bulldogs OUT
Premiers: Melbourne
Wood Spoon: North Melbourne
Brownlow Medal: Andy Brayshaw (Fremantle)
Coleman Medal: Jeremy Cameron (Geelong Cats)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
LEIGH MONTAGNA
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton IN, Collingwood OUT
Premiers: Melbourne
Wood Spoon: Hawthorn
Brownlow Medal: Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)
Coleman Medal: Harry McKay (Carlton)
Rising Star: Finn Callaghan (GWS Giants)
ADAM PAPALIA
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton and Port Adelaide IN, Richmond and Collingwood OUT
Premiers: Melbourne
Wood Spoon: Hawthorn
Brownlow Medal: Jack Steele (St Kilda)
Coleman Medal: Charlie Curnow (Carlton)
Rising Star: Reuben Ginbey (West Coast Eagles)
MATTHEW PAVLICH
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton IN, Collingwood OUT
Premiers: Melbourne
Wood Spoon: North Melbourne
Brownlow Medal: Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)
Coleman Medal: Harry McKay (Carlton)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
JON RALPH
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton IN, Fremantle OUT
Premiers: Geelong Cats
Wood Spoon: West Coast Eagles
Brownlow Medal: Josh Dunkley (Brisbane Lions)
Coleman Medal: Harry McKay (Carlton)
Rising Star: Sam Darcy (Western Bulldogs)
MARK RICCIUTO
Prime 8 adjustments: Port Adelaide IN, Fremantle OUT
Premiers: Richmond
Wood Spoon: Hawthorn
Brownlow Medal: Dustin Martin (Richmond)
Coleman Medal: Jeremy Cameron (Geelong Cats)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
MARK ROBINSON
Prime 8 adjustments: No change
Premiers: Geelong Cats
Wood Spoon: Hawthorn
Brownlow Medal: Chad Warner (Sydney Swans)
Coleman Medal: Charlie Curnow (Carlton)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
DWAYNE RUSSELL
Prime 8 adjustments: No adjustments
Premiers: Brisbane Lions
Wood Spoon: North Melbourne
Brownlow Medal: Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)
Coleman Medal: Charlie Curnow (Carlton)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
RUBY SCHLEICHER
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton IN, Richmond OUT
Premiers: Melbourne
Wood Spoon: Essendon
Brownlow Medal: Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)
Coleman Medal: Harry McKay (Carlton)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
BEN WATERWORTH
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton IN, Fremantle OUT
Premiers: Brisbane Lions
Wood Spoon: Hawthorn
Brownlow Medal: Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)
Coleman Medal: Tom Lynch (Richmond)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
DAVID ZITA
Prime 8 adjustments: Carlton IN, Fremantle OUT
Premiers: Melbourne
Wood Spoon: North Melbourne
Brownlow Medal: Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)
Coleman Medal: Jeremy Cameron (Geelong Cats)
Rising Star: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
FINAL TALLIES
To play finals
25 (votes out of 25) — Geelong Cats, Sydney Swans, Brisbane Lions
24 — Melbourne
21 — Western Bulldogs
20 — Richmond
19 — Carlton
17 — Fremantle
15 — Collingwood
4 — Port Adelaide
1 — St Kilda, Essendon
Premiers
13 (votes out of 25) — Melbourne
7 — Geelong Cats
4 — Brisbane Lions
1 — Richmond
Wood Spoon
14 (votes out of 24) — Hawthorn
9 — North Melbourne
1 — West Coast Eagles, Essendon
Brownlow Medal
8 (votes out of 24) — Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)
5.5 — Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)
3 — Andy Brayshaw (Fremantle), Lachie Neale (Brisbane Lions)
1 — Josh Dunkley (Brisbane Lions), Dustin Martin (Richmond), Tom Papley (Sydney Swans), Jack Steele (St Kilda), Chad Warner (Sydney Swans)
0.5 — Christian Petracca (Melbourne)
Coleman Medal
8 (votes out of 24) — Jeremy Cameron (Geelong Cats)
7 — Harry McKay (Carlton)
6 — Tom Lynch (Richmond)
4 — Charlie Curnow (Carlton)
Rising Star
21 (votes out of 24 — Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
2 — Finn Callaghan (GWS Giants)
1 — Reuben Ginbey (West Coast Eagles), Sam Darcy (Western Bulldogs)
Initially revealed as AFL consultants predict 2023 flag winner, picket spoon, Brownlow and extra
