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Who is going to be able to beat Freo this year? At the moment I cant see anyone beating them. They just look miles better than all of the opposition.
Even the other 'contenders' in Hawks, Port and Swans all look flakey.

maybe round 15 v hawthorn in launceston. it's a tough road trip for an interstate team and the hawks have a good record there.

I think both Sydney and Hawks can beat Freo, they have started slowly but have powerful lists. Good that we are winning early as it can really set us up at the business end of the season. Freo have virtually no injuries and The Hawks have a few and a few suspensions, don't worry, I'll be surprised if we beat them in Tassie.
I think in Melbourne we will go better against them.

I cant see them losing a game at the moment. They have been challenged seriously twice, but they flick on a switch and get the job done like good sides do. They are a cut above everyone and even this far out, the question is who will play them in the grand final?

They will lose games no doubt. A week can be a very long time in footy, there is so much footy to be played out & for different reasons things can change so making bold predictions now is just setting yourself up for a fall..

Of course they will lose some games. Would take a very very exceptional side to go through a full season without loss and as much as I am a very loyal Freo supporter, they are a very good, hard working side and playing very well at the moment but they haven't been challenged by injury yet. It will come and then we will know if they are exceptional or not.
This is our best chance to finally break through. Lets hope when the injuries come, they won't be too bad.

For finishing 4th last year then only playing the swans and the hawks once this year is receiving a bit of welfare.
R15 Hawks
Maybe Richmond, Nth Melbourne, Giants at Subi are woeful, Port Adelaide....
And Eagles.
There is no reason why the Dockers couldn't be 21 and 1 by seasons end, or better.

If Adelaide are at their best this week they could give Freo a run for their money. The Dockers have only played once at Adelaide Oval

Hawks will beat freo in tassie. I expect them to rest at least 8 players that week.

Can't see them losing a game at this stage, even to Hawkers.