AT the Peter Jackson VFL Season Launch, player representatives from each of the 16 clubs were asked their predictions for season 2014.
Each player – many recently announced as captains of their respective clubs – nominated a possible premier (other than their own side), plus also gave insight into the players to watch at their clubs in 2014.
Players were asked to nominate a prediction for their club leading goalkicker, Liston Trophy (comp best & fairest) chance and the players we should look out for this year.
Seven of the 16 players all predicted that the Box Hill Hawks would go back to back this season, four thought 2013 runner-up Geelong would return to the top spot, four believed Williamstown would have reason to celebrate in their 150 year and there was one lonely tip for Port Melbourne.
Let's look at the player predictions for each club:
BENDIGO
Leading goalkicker possibility: Joe Redfern
Liston chance: Alik Magin
Players to watch: Steve Stroobants
BOX HILL HAWKS
Leading goalkicker possibility: Sam Grimley
Liston chance: Sam Iles
Players to watch: Mitch O'Donnell
CASEY SCORPIONS
Leading goalkicker possibility: Tim Smith or Jake Best
Liston chance: Mitch Gent
Players to watch: Ed Morris, Tim Smith, Mitch Gent, Troy Davis
COBURG
Leading goalkicker possibility: Lech Featherstone
Liston chance: Nathan Thomas or Daniel Venditti
Players to watch: Nathan Thomas & Adam Saad
COLLINGWOOD
Leading goalkicker possibility: Tim Allan
Liston chance: Ben Moloney
Players to watch: Jake Williams
ESSENDON
Leading goalkicker possibility: Josh Mellington
Liston chance: Aaron Heppell
Players to watch: Aaron Heppell, Sam Tagliabue
FOOTSCRAY
Leading goalkicker possibility: Jase Perkins
Liston chance: Brent Prismall, Jordan Russell, Lukas Markovic
Players to watch: James Hayes
FRANKSTON
Leading goalkicker possibility: Michael Lourey
Liston chance: Shane Hockey or Ben Cavarra
Players to watch: Jordie Williams, Ben Cavarra, Ziggie Alwan
GEELONG
Leading goalkicker possibility: Jack Holmer
Liston chance: Ben Raidme
Players to watch: Jack Holmer, Tom Marrs, Daniel Gibbs
NORTH BALLARAT
Leading goalkicker possibility: Michael Searl
Liston chance: Nick Peters
Players to watch: Jordie Staley, Luke Keil, Nick Peters
NORTHERN BLUES
Leading goalkicker possibility: Jack Anthony or Levi Casboult
Liston chance: Joel Wilkinson
Players to watch: Tim Totevski, Tom Wilson
PORT MELBOURNE
Leading goalkicker possibility: Julian Rowe
Liston chance: Chris Cain
Players to watch: Dan Connors
RICHMOND
Leading goalkicker possibility: Ryan Bathie or Aaron Edwards
Liston chance: Ross Young
Players to watch: Nathan Batsanis, Luke Conca, Mitch Keddell
SANDRINGHAM
Leading goalkicker possibility: Spencer White
Liston chance: Myke Cook
Players to watch: Yllber Zijai, Piers Flanigan
WERRIBEE
Leading goalkicker possibility: Addam Maric
Liston chance: Jared Moore
Players to watch: Jordie Harper, Tom Gribble
WILLIAMSTOWN
Leading goalkicker possibility: Scott Clouston
Liston chance: Mitch Banner
Players to watch: Adam Marcon, Kane Lambert, Nick Meese
Last Modified on 03/04/2014 20:19