AFL Insider Power Rankings: March 5 2007
1: Fremantle Dockers (1 in last AFL Power Rankings)
They slipped up, as did a few teams this past weekend. They should be better when Parker and Tarrant are playing, although the tribunal could affect the Dockers' team for round 1.
2: Western Bulldogs (2)
Things didn't go to plan for the NAB Cup, but the Bulldogs will have Cooney, Griffen, Akermanis and many more stars ready for round 1.
3: Sydney Swans (4)
Everitt played his first game for them, the Swans should be close to full strength for their round 1 game.
4: West Coast Eagles (3)
Having problems scoring goals, that isn't new and they usually find a way to win when the games count.
5: Adelaide Crows (5)
They are getting players back, like Burton, so things are looking good for the Crows.
6: Geelong Cats (6)
Should be favourites for the NAB Cup, although winning it last year didn't help them for the real games. Mooney is playing better as a big forward while Selwood is the most impressive first year player in the AFL so far. The Cats aren't always making the right decisions, but to rest Ottens and King for the Darwin game should help them.
7: Melbourne Demons (7)
The Demons often start the season slowly. They should be going for round 1.
8: Hawthorn Hawks (8)
Used an odd forward strategy for parts of last game, they will need to change that and play a big marking player at centre half forward, not push everyone close to goals and have a big space 50m out.
9: Essendon Bombers (10)
Lloyd is getting better every week, if their veterans stay healthy they can compete with anyone.
10: St Kilda Saints (9)
They get to use the injuries excuse for a couple more weeks, but at least they have Fraser Gehrig back.
11: Kangaroos (13)
They have height and now with players like Lindsay Thomas they are getting some run.
12: Collingwood Magpies (12)
Big Josh Fraser could be their most important player, he kicked 4 goals against the Saints and he not only gives them another forward target but he is still one of the AFL's best ruckmen, and he might have a bit more help there this season with a healthy Richards and also Chris Bryan.
13: Port Adelaide Power (11)
They didn't have a bad game in the rain in Darwin, but they will need to find more goals with Tredrea out for the early rounds. But the Power have to be happy with Rodan, a good choice at the end of the draft.
14: Brisbane Lions (14)
They are winning with their young, underrated midfield. The play of Merrett and Brennan in the back line has also improved.
15: Carlton Blues (15)
They have a winning streak, that's something new. They will be tested by the bigger Kangaroos' ruckmen next week.
16: Richmond Tigers (16)
More injury concerns with Hall and Kingsley out for the early rounds. Maybe Schulz or Pattison can step up and help.
They slipped up, as did a few teams this past weekend. They should be better when Parker and Tarrant are playing, although the tribunal could affect the Dockers' team for round 1.
2: Western Bulldogs (2)
Things didn't go to plan for the NAB Cup, but the Bulldogs will have Cooney, Griffen, Akermanis and many more stars ready for round 1.
3: Sydney Swans (4)
Everitt played his first game for them, the Swans should be close to full strength for their round 1 game.
4: West Coast Eagles (3)
Having problems scoring goals, that isn't new and they usually find a way to win when the games count.
5: Adelaide Crows (5)
They are getting players back, like Burton, so things are looking good for the Crows.
6: Geelong Cats (6)
Should be favourites for the NAB Cup, although winning it last year didn't help them for the real games. Mooney is playing better as a big forward while Selwood is the most impressive first year player in the AFL so far. The Cats aren't always making the right decisions, but to rest Ottens and King for the Darwin game should help them.
7: Melbourne Demons (7)
The Demons often start the season slowly. They should be going for round 1.
8: Hawthorn Hawks (8)
Used an odd forward strategy for parts of last game, they will need to change that and play a big marking player at centre half forward, not push everyone close to goals and have a big space 50m out.
9: Essendon Bombers (10)
Lloyd is getting better every week, if their veterans stay healthy they can compete with anyone.
10: St Kilda Saints (9)
They get to use the injuries excuse for a couple more weeks, but at least they have Fraser Gehrig back.
11: Kangaroos (13)
They have height and now with players like Lindsay Thomas they are getting some run.
12: Collingwood Magpies (12)
Big Josh Fraser could be their most important player, he kicked 4 goals against the Saints and he not only gives them another forward target but he is still one of the AFL's best ruckmen, and he might have a bit more help there this season with a healthy Richards and also Chris Bryan.
13: Port Adelaide Power (11)
They didn't have a bad game in the rain in Darwin, but they will need to find more goals with Tredrea out for the early rounds. But the Power have to be happy with Rodan, a good choice at the end of the draft.
14: Brisbane Lions (14)
They are winning with their young, underrated midfield. The play of Merrett and Brennan in the back line has also improved.
15: Carlton Blues (15)
They have a winning streak, that's something new. They will be tested by the bigger Kangaroos' ruckmen next week.
16: Richmond Tigers (16)
More injury concerns with Hall and Kingsley out for the early rounds. Maybe Schulz or Pattison can step up and help.
As Gerard Healy commented, he'd put them ahead of Hawthorn... and they're well ahead of Essendon
With the current AFL Power Rankings, there isn’t a lot of difference between positions 7 and 15. Port Adelaide have Lade and Brogan, and those two have a fleet of speedsters to feed the ball to, so the Power could be moving up a few spots in the AFL Power Rankings.
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