With the 2017 season just over a month away, here are our predictions for what lies ahead in the AFL this year.
5. Gary Ablett will return to Geelong
Ablett's shock request to move back home to Geelong stunned the football world and with two years left on his contract, the Suns were quick to put a stop to any such move. However, 12 months later, the soon to be 33-year-old will not have a lot more to offer the Suns and the club will have little choice in the matter and the move will be beneficial for both parties.
Ablett has even said there is no guarantee he will play on in 2018 and with the Suns standing to lose him for nothing if that eventuates, expect them to accommodate to their former skipper.
After what should be a vastly improved season for the Suns, Gazza will not be a huge loss come 2018 with several players ready to step up on the Gold Coast.
