1. Yeats | | Chris Tarrant
The record of previous big name imports might scare a few people off but he's come over with the right attitude and will impress with his class. The only question is how long he'll take to adapt to the change of environment. | |
2. Delta Blues
| | Matthew Carr
Second best of a good pair. Often looks like he's running with his hooves in his pockets but always comes good when he needs to. | |
3. Railings
| | Adelaide
After peaking early last year and failing to make an impression come cup time, has undertaken a special conditioning program to be cherry ripe for cup day - at least that's what they keep telling people as the losses mount up. | |
4. Tawqeet
| | Fremantle
Fast finisher who has won everything they could throw at it leading up to the big one. Never gone this far before but will still be tough to beat. | |
5. Geordieland | | Collingwood
Supporters are arrogant, showy, big mouthed and like to run down the opposition. No one will be sorry to see it lose. | |
6. Headturner | | Jonothan Hay
Lately the heads have been turning away in disgust. | |
7. Short Pause | | Nathan Ablett
Comes from good stable. Big wraps on him when he arrived but he's done nothing. | |
8. Activation | | Sydney
Given a shocking draw and will have to push hard to back up after a long campaign but will give everything it's got right to the finish line. | |
9. Land 'N Stars | | Essendon
Doesn't like to leave home and probably wouldn't win even if it did. | |
10. Mahtoum | | Barry Hall
Not as rough as he's made out to be but you still wouldn't want to test the theory. | |
11. On A Jeune | | Simon Black
Well bred type who's been travelling under the radar a bit after previous sucesses. Likes to show up when they bring out the cups. | |
12. Pop Rock | | Chris Judd
Always has huge wraps on him no matter how he performs. Might struggle with the tight checking though and will be looking forward to going home. | |
13. Zipping | | David Mundy
Good finishing up and comer in some good form. Has handled every step up in class so far and won't be easily rattled. | |
14. Dizelle | | Ben Cousins
Won't like the traffic he'll have to go through but if he gets in the open he'll be hard to catch. Won't worry him if he has to get wet.
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15. Ice Chariot | | Carlton
Hasn't won anything in a long time and that doesn't look like changing any time soon.. | |
16. Kerry O'Reilly | | Terry Wallace
Sounds like a girl. | |
17. Zabeat | | Geelong
Might lead early when no one else is trying. | |
18. Art Success | | Ryan Murphy
He's the best long shot. | |
19. Demerger | | Melbourne & Hawthorn
It's starting to look like the merger might have been a good idea. | |
20. Glistening | | Adam Selwood in Ireland
How did he get a run in the first place? | |
21. Mandella | | Brendon Fevola
Bloke in charge and perfect conditions have tended to make him look better than he is. Will struggle when he goes off the rails. | |
22. Dolphin Jo | | The Cloke Brothers
Well liked at one point but career will probably end in the kitchen at McDonalds. | |
23. Maybe Better | | Brett Peake
Son of a champion, he may be better but he's probably not. Lightly raced in his career so far, he can run all day and doesn't mind if he has to take the long way around. | |
24. Efficient | | West Coast Eagles
Supporters have gotten carried away with a soft victory after being given a dream run. Lacks class, don't get sucked in. | |
| Latest Odds
$5 Fremantle, $6 Chris Tarrant , $7 West Coast, $8 Chris Judd, $11 Brett Peake, $12 Matthew Carr, $15 Collingwood, $17 Ben Cousins, David Mundy, $21 Sydney, Simon Black, $26 Brendon Fevola, $41 Adelaide, Terry Wallace, $51 Ryan Murphy, $61 Jonothan Hay, $81 Adam Selwood, $101 The Cloke Brothers, Essendon, $151 Melbourne Hawthown, $201Carlton, Barry Hall, Geelong, $301 Nathan Ablett |
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