Top four: Hawthorn, Sydney Swans, Fremantle, North Melbourne

Premier: Hawthorn

Runner-up: Sydney Swans

Wooden spoon: Greater Western Sydney

Moving up: West Coast

Set to fall: Geelong

Brownlow Medal: Scott Pendlebury

Coleman Medal: Jeremy Cameron

NAB AFL Rising Star: Brodie Grundy

Coach of the year: Alastair Clarkson

Headline you'll see: Bomber fans want 'Bomber' to stay on

Headline you won't see: Equalisation Eddie says the Pies are happy to share

Can Gold Coast make the finals? Yes

How many goals will Buddy kick? 62

How many wins will Paul Roos lead the Dees to? Eight

Will James Frawley stay at Melbourne? Yes

Big things are expected of North Melbourne in 2014, including a top-four finish. Picture: AFL Media

Top four: Sydney Swans, Fremantle, Hawthorn, Richmond

Premier: Sydney Swans

Runner-up: Fremantle

Wooden spoon: Greater Western Sydney

Moving up: West Coast

Set to fall: Port Adelaide

Brownlow Medal: Scott Pendlebury

Coleman Medal: Josh Kennedy (West Coast)

NAB AFL Rising Star: James Aish

Headline you’ll see: Demetriou answers Lake Como's call

Headline you won’t see: It's a schedule, not a fixture, admits League

Coach of the year: Adam Simpson

Can Gold Coast make the finals? Can? Yes. Will? No. 

How many goals will ‘Buddy’ kick? ?Every marketing, media and membership goal the Swans hoped for in hatching the deal. 

How many wins will Paul Roos lead the Dees to? Six

Will James Frawley stay at Melbourne? Yes

Top four: Fremantle, Hawthorn, Collingwood, Sydney Swans

Premier: Fremantle

Runner-up: Hawthorn

Wooden spoon: Greater Western Sydney

Moving up: Essendon

Set to fall: Port Adelaide

Brownlow Medal: Scott Pendlebury 

Coleman Medal: Josh Kennedy (West Coast)

NAB AFL Rising Star: Brodie Grundy

Headline you’ll see: 'Bomber' to coach Bombers in 2015

Headline you won’t see: Dour Dockers no more – Lyon releases shackles

Can Gold Coast make the finals? Could but unlikely.

How many goals will ‘Buddy’ kick? 54?

How many wins will Paul Roos lead the Dees to? Three to four

Will James Frawley stay at Melbourne? No

The tipsters believe Fremantle can go one better in 2014. Picture: AFL Media

Top four: Fremantle, Sydney Swans, Hawthorn, Geelong

Premier: Fremantle

Runner-up: Sydney Swans

Wooden spoon: St Kilda

Moving up: West Coast

Set to fall: Collingwood

Brownlow Medal: Josh Kennedy (Sydney Swans)

Coleman Medal: Jarryd Roughead

NAB AFL Rising Star: Josh Kelly

Coach of the year: Chris Scott

Headline you’ll see: From Bondi to Brilliant: Buddy puts off-field controversy behind him to lead Swans to victory

Headline you won’t see: Geelong scribes show their love for Lyon

Can Gold Coast make the finals? Yes

How many goals will Buddy kick? 71

How many wins will Paul Roos lead the Dees to? Six

Will James Frawley stay at Melbourne? Yes

 

Top four: Sydney Swans, Hawthorn, Fremantle, Geelong

Premier: Sydney Swans

Runner-up: Hawthorn

Wooden spoon: St Kilda

Moving up: West Coast, Adelaide

Set to fall: Carlton, Port Adelaide

Brownlow Medal: Patrick Dangerfield

Coleman Medal: Travis Cloke

NAB AFL Rising Star: Josh Kelly

Coach of the year: Adam Simpson

Headline you’ll see: Danger time: Patrick Dangerfield the AFL's new best

Headline you won’t see: I'll be back: Demetriou

Can Gold Coast make the finals? No

How many goals will Buddy kick? 52?

How many wins will Paul Roos lead the Dees to? Six?

Will James Frawley stay at Melbourne? Yes

The Swans on track to repeat their 2012 feats with an even stronger line-up this in 2014. Picture: AFL Media

Top four: Hawthorn, Fremantle, Sydney Swans, Collingwood

Premier: Sydney Swans

Runner-up: Hawthorn

Wooden spoon: Greater Western Sydney

Moving up: Western Bulldogs

Set to fall: Carlton

Brownlow Medal: Scott Pendlebury

Coleman Medal: Travis Cloke

NAB AFL Rising Star: Jack Martin

Coach of the year: Adam Simpson

Headline you’ll see: Gazza better than his old man

Headline you won’t see: ‘Buddy’ fumes over nine-year deal

Can Gold Coast make the finals? No

How many goals will ‘Buddy’ kick? 75

How many wins will Paul Roos lead the Dees to? Five

Will James Frawley stay at Melbourne? Yes

Top four: Hawthorn, Sydney Swans, Fremantle, Essendon

Premier: Fremantle

Runner-up: Sydney Swans

Wooden spoon: St Kilda

Moving up: West Coast

Set to fall: Carlton

Brownlow Medal: Nat Fyfe

Coleman Medal: Josh Kennedy (West Coast)

NAB AFL Rising Star: Jack Martin

Coach of the year: Brendan McCartney

Headline you’ll see: Supplements saga sours another season

Headline you won’t see: AFL goalkicking accuracy at an all-time high

Can Gold Coast make the finals? Yes?

How many goals will Buddy kick? 65?

How many wins will Paul Roos lead the Dees to? Six

Will James Frawley stay at Melbourne? Yes

Despite an incredible pre-season, our tipsters can't see the Hawks going back-to-back. Picture: AFL Media

Top four: Hawthorn, Sydney Swans, Richmond, North Melbourne

Premier: Sydney Swans

Runner-up: Hawthorn

Wooden spoon: St Kilda

Moving up: North Melbourne

Set to fall: Fremantle

Brownlow Medal: Trent Cotchin 

Coleman Medal: Jay Schulz

NAB AFL Rising Star: Luke McDonald

Headline you’ll see: Bombers finally admit Hird not coming back

Headline you won’t see: A team for all Tasmanians is a reality

Can Gold Coast make the finals? Yes 

How many goals will ‘Buddy’ kick? 65

How many wins will Paul Roos lead the Dees to? Five

Will James Frawley stay at Melbourne? No

Top four: Hawthorn, Fremantle, Sydney Swans, Collingwood

Premier: Fremantle

Runner-up: Hawthorn

Wooden spoon: Greater Western Sydney

Moving up: Gold Coast

Set to fall: Carlton

Brownlow Medal: Scott Pendlebury

Coleman Medal: Jeremy Cameron

NAB AFL Rising Star: Brodie Grundy

Coach of the year: Ross Lyon

Headline you'll see: Jack Riewoldt breaks media ban in spectacular fashion

Headline you won't see: Hawks miss eight - Kennett stays silent

Can Gold Coast make the finals? Yes 

How many goals will Buddy kick? 52

How many wins will Paul Roos lead the Dees to? Five

Will James Frawley stay at Melbourne? Yes

Gary Ablett's Gold Coast is expected to start challenging for finals in 2014. Picture: AFL Media

  

Top four: Fremantle, Hawthorn, Sydney Swans, North Melbourne

Premier: Fremantle

Runner-up: Sydney Swans

Wooden spoon: St Kilda

Moving up: North Melbourne

Set to fall: Port Adelaide

Brownlow Medal: Dustin Martin

Coleman Medal: Josh Kennedy (West Coast)

NAB AFL Rising Star: Jack Martin

Coach of the year: Brad Scott

Headline you’ll see: Melbourne in the eight after round one

Headline you won’t see: Eddie McGuire sets the record straight: ‘As long as Melbourne is in a position to break its premiership drought, I'm happy.’

Can Gold Coast make the finals? Yes

How many goals will Buddy kick? 75

How many wins will Paul Roos lead the Dees to? Six

Will James Frawley stay at Melbourne? No

Top four: Fremantle, Hawthorn, Sydney Swans, Richmond

Premier: Fremantle

Runner-up: Hawthorn

Wooden spoon: St Kilda

Moving up: North Melbourne

Set to fall: Carlton

Brownlow Medal: Patrick Dangerfield

Coleman Medal: Josh Kennedy (West Coast)

NAB AFL Rising Star: Brodie Grundy

Coach of the year: Adam Simpson

Headline you’ll see: Fortress WA: Eagles rebuild House of Pain  

Headline you won’t see: Wellingham sidelined after half-pipe mishap

Can Gold Coast make the finals? Yes

How many goals will Buddy kick? 65  

How many wins will Paul Roos lead the Dees to? Five

Will James Frawley stay at Melbourne? No

Will the Cats dip in 2014? Early injuries to some key players are a worry for Geelong. Picture: AFL Media

Top four: Hawthorn, Fremantle, Sydney Swans, Richmond

Premier: Fremantle

Runner-up: Sydney Swans

Wooden spoon: St Kilda

Moving up: Gold Coast

Set to fall: Geelong

Brownlow Medal: Patrick Dangerfield

Coleman Medal: Travis Cloke

NAB AFL Rising Star: Luke McDonald

Coach of the year: Ross Lyon

Headline you’ll see: Martin rises as Suns’ little master

Headline you won’t see: Sloane cut from Crows after fight with coach

Can Gold Coast make the finals? No

How many goals will Buddy kick? 35

How many wins will Paul Roos lead the Dees to? Five

Will James Frawley stay at Melbourne? Yes

Top four: Hawthorn, Fremantle, Sydney Swans, Geelong

Premier: Fremantle

Runner-up: Sydney Swans

Wooden spoon: St Kilda

Moving up: Gold Coast

Set to fall: Carlton

Brownlow Medal: Patrick Dangerfield

Coleman Medal: Josh Kennedy (West Coast) 

NAB AFL Rising Star: Luke McDonald

Coach of the year: Ross Lyon

Headline you’ll see: Gil set for Chief's seat

Headline you won’t see: Giants: we aren't open to trading our early draft pick

Can Gold Coast make the finals? They can, but won't. 

How many goals will Buddy kick? 54?

How many wins will Paul Roos lead the Dees to? Four

Will James Frawley stay at Melbourne? Yes

Top four: Fremantle, Sydney Swans, Hawthorn, North Melbourne

Premier: Fremantle

Runner-up: Sydney Swans

Wooden spoon: St Kilda

Moving up: North Melbourne

Set to fall: Port Adelaide

Brownlow Medal: Gary Ablett

Coleman Medal: Jarryd Roughead

NAB AFL Rising Star: Jack Martin

Coach of the year: Brad Scott

Headline you’ll see: No Franklin? No Buddy problem for Hawks

Headline you won’t see: Not even Paul Roos can help the Demons

Can Gold Coast make the finals? Yes. Three years in and they'll join a glut of teams chasing the final few spots in the eight. Any team with that talent has to be a chance.

How many goals will Buddy kick? 60

How many wins will Paul Roos lead the Dees to? 6

Will James Frawley stay at Melbourne? Yes. A few more wins and a bit of light at the end of the tunnel will be enough to convince him – despite the lures from elsewhere.