Time to rise ... Guy McKenna and Gold Coast have expectations in 2013. Source: David Clark / News Limited
The AFL season begins on Friday. We get you ready for the opening bounce by taking a look at all the teams and their prospects for 2013.
CHANCE TO SHINE EARLY
Gold Coast have been given every chance to advance in 2013. We'll soon know if last year's end-of-season flourish was genuine or not as the Suns take on all other bottom-six teams from 2012 in the first eight rounds. With 11 youngsters within striking distance of 50 games this year, the addition of 2011 mini-draft selection Jaeger O’Meara and experienced campaigners Tom Murphy and Greg Broughton, don't be surprised to see the Suns sitting mid-table mid-year.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
JAEGER O'MEARA
He is going to be a midfield star. May be easily forgotten given he was selected in the GWS mini-draft nearly 18 months ago, but he won't be out of sight nor mind for too much longer.
DAVID SWALLOW
Could be the Harley Bennell of 2013. Last year was ruined by injury, but the 2010 No.1 pick had started 2012 like a house on fire. Another pre-season under his belt may be all he needs.
GARY ABLETT
Is there any need to wax lyrical about the champ? His hefty FOX FOOTY SuperCoach price tag of $740,500 is $65,000 more than the next most expensive player, but the Brownlow Medallist is worth it – he’s a class above.
GREG BROUGHTON
Broughton is a player you need a friendly reminder about. Ross Lyon didn't do him too many favours last year. But the utility should have a rebound campaign.
Matt Windley's forecast: 15th-16th.
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