Expectations Grand Final or Bust 2019?

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Season 2019: The Empire Strikes Back?

Trade period is over, draft picks are settled, so it’s time for a predictions thread. Where will we finish? Can we contend for a flag straight away or just sneak into the 8? Who else will rise and fall? For me, I have said consistently on these boards that the addition of Shiel should have the effect of accelerating us into flag contention in 2019. I stand by that statement. The midfield will be more formidable with him in it, and the continued improvement of Parish, Langford and McGrath shoul…