As I sit here typing, I can't help but think I'd only have 7 predictions to go had I gone with the conventional '10'. But that would be too easy and...lame. But I’ve decided to post the final 10 one at a time to trick you into thinking I’ve done more work.
All the more impressive now that we know that
the Bombers are half-man, half-robot.
10. Leading Goalkicker
This is a difficult one. You would think that there are three bona-fide potential leaders here in Kennedy, Lecras and Darling. Looking back upon the last few years, due to injuries, form and other factors no one player has locked down the ‘No.1 goal kicker’ position.
|
2012 |
Jack Darling |
53 |
|
2011 |
Josh Kennedy |
59 |
|
2010 |
Mark Lecras |
63 |
|
2009 |
Mark Lecras |
58 |
|
2008 |
Ben Mckinley |
42 |
|
2007 |
Quinten ‘Magpie’ Lynch |
52 |
source: AFL Stats
In fact, that’s probably become one of the strengths of the team over the last couple of seasons. We have a strong array of options, making it difficult for opposing teams to focus on just one key guy. That strength was, of course, tested last season with the long-term injuries to stars Lecras and Kennedy, but others, notably Hams and Hill, stepped up and filled the void nicely. This year I also suspect we will see a nice spread of goals, with Lecras with 51 stealing the show. I’m a little worried about Kennedy’s propensity for injury, while I assume (my) Darling’s tally will come down a little with the return of the two guns.
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