This article analyzes the New Year's resolutions for AFL clubs, focusing on the Adelaide Crows and Brisbane Lions. It explores the potential for the Crows to make a breakthrough and reach the finals under coach Matthew Nicks. It also examines the Lions' challenges in defending their premiership and avoiding the downfall of recent champions.
Every AFL club should make a New Year’s resolution, a positive step ahead of a promising season. So what should be on your club’s wishlist, and what do they need to get right to ensure they have a happy and prosperous 2025? We take a look.It’s time for the Crows to make a major leap and play finals for the first time under coach Matthew Nicks .
Heading into his sixth season in charge, Nicks is a man under enormous pressure, but the Crows have done well through the trade and draft periods and now boast greater midfield talent. Former Giant James Peatling will provide run in the midfield alongside Izak Rankine, captain Jordan Dawson and Matt Crouch, while Lachlan Sholl and Jake Soligo will also be prominent in this area. Exciting draftee Sid Draper will also add speed and is keen to force his way into the team for round one. The addition of Alex Neal-Bullen was smart – the former Demon set to play as a link man at half-forward and pushing through the midfield. One concern is the reliance on Taylor Walker, the veteran forward showing signs late last season that retirement may have been the best option.The Lions are determined to avoid the ghosts of recent premiers past, with the likes of Collingwood and Geelong failing to make even the finals the year after tasting the ultimate success. Veteran half-back Dayne Zorko said the Lions were aware of this history, but only time will tell if they fall, or have the character of their legendary predecessors of the early 2000s. In the Lions’ favour is that they are loaded with talent and have influential players desperate for their shot at glory after injuries cruelled their 2024 hopes. Tom Doedee, Keidean Coleman and Lincoln McCarthy will return from ACL injuries,, who is ready to excel alongside his premiership-winning brother, Will. The challenge for coach Chris Fagan will be to placate egos and continue to instil the team etho
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