7th - Sinners

If there is one team most likely to drop out of the 8 from my list, I am starting to think it is the Sinners.  They haven't done much to impress pre-season - and I say that despite them performing better that the Bluebaggers.  They just appear to  be on a bit of a spiral down - a bit like the Lions were in the mid-2000's, but without the Premierships to show for it.

Riewoldt is to the Saints what Goodesy is to the Swans but with bigger tear ducts and in slightly greater decay.  Goddard is a damn fine player which is just as well cos he's pretty damn ugly, but like Nicky, he does have a bit to prove in 2012.  Throw in Lenny Hayes, Del Santo and Montagna and you have a reason to think they should be in the 8, but it definitely won't be Top 4.  A new coach won't fix it.