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David King groups every AFL team's best 23s into tier lists
SEN • February 3rd, 2025 11:20 am
David King has grouped each AFL list into tiers ahead of the 2025 season.
Taking a Stawell Gift approach, King has handicapped the best 23s of the 18 AFL clubs as if they’re in a race - Off Scratch, Off 3 Metres, Off 5 Metres, Off 8 Metres and then two clubs not even in the conversation.
“Just lists, not about how they’ll perform or whether you like them or dislike them,” King said on SEN Breakfast.
“This is like the old Stawell Gift style, off scratch.
“It’s the best 23 that the coach has to work with on a weekly basis.”
Off Scratch
Top tier
FremantleBrisbaneGWS Giants
“Then I feel there’s a little gap.”
Off 3 Metres
Down a rung
HawthornCollingwoodCarltonGeelong
Off 5 Metres
Good average list
SydneyGold CoastEssendonAdelaide
Off 8 Metres
Two rungs below AFL average
Western BulldogsSt KildaNorth MelbournePort Adelaide
Not in the conversation
RichmondWest Coast
