I'm not worried about Dudbourne at all. In fact, I reckon they are average and are guaranteed to fall in a hole at some point.
I just can't stand their fans. There's a real front runner and smart arse attitude to them. They pop up out of the ground infrequently, and when they do, the attitude is like they've been a mega success for decades. You'd think they'd have a smidgeon of humility given their last 56 years, and keep a bit of a lid on it, but nope.
I'm the same in regards to hating their fans and everything about their club. The fans and players ability to get ahead of themselves. And Goodwin is a very bland operator who hasn't had an original idea in his life.
But they have a very well balanced lineup IMO. They have the best ruck in the game in Gawn and and very good midfield. Petracca is a beast. Oliver very good. They appear more selfless. Luke Jackson looks a real talent, he is the perfect backup ruck/forward, the type you want Mabs to be. Pickett did nothing against us but is exciting. Salem a very good user. Speed with Hunt/Langdon. Fritsch is so punchable but is a very good medium forward option. Ben Brown will get a game and add a different dimension with the new rules in play. If he is fit he should do well.
Compare them with the side of 2018 that made the prelim:
OUT -
Jetta - will be in their best 22 when fit
Oscar McDonald - dud
Jordan Lewis - was finished at the time
Joel Smith - dud
Mitch Hannan - dud
James Harmes - battler
Aaron Vandenburg - dud
Dom Tyson - dud
Sam Weideman - big dud
IN -
Jayden Hunt - getting better with more experience much better composure this year.
May - A grade full back serious improvement on O Mac
Lever - punchable but smart 3rd tall defender. Upgrade on Lewis/Smith
Tomlinson - not convinced he is any good, but better than Joel Smith
Langdon - improver with speed and a better option than Harmes
Jackson - a real talent, massive upgrade on Weideman
Fritsch - a challenging matchup and upgrade on Vandenburg
Pickett - shows real promise, upgrade on Hannan
James Jordan? Trent Rivers?
Their midfield group of Gawn/Petracca/Oliver/Viney/Brayshaw have another 2 seasons under their belt and have all improved. Gawn is a serious footballer now not a part-time clown.
As much as I despise them they will be a big challenge for any side if they can keep their best side on the park and if Brown gets fit. A much better balanced side than the Bulldogs IMO.