Port finished top last year? And added to their depth in the off-season? And have a well balanced side of youth and experience? And we beat them by a goal in a Prelim?If you based it on early season form Port would definitely be favourites. They are March champions. Conversely we’d be 7th-8th favourites as we struggle early doors.
But the bookies know we are the stuff when it really matters. But yes Port is our obvious main threat.
I'm surprised how so many think they aren't that good. The Bulldogs aren't that good. Geelong aren't that good. Port are very good.