As both the players and their coaches continue their strides in season 2021, distinctive groups have broken out throughout the race.
Some, like the Bulldogs and Demons, have dashed from the starter's gun, with the desire to create lightyears between themselves and the pack.
Sadly for others, they are barely attached to the peloton anymore.
Whether first, second, third or 18th along the road to the last Saturday in September, every side and their side coaching team still have question marks over their head.
Western Bulldogs
Do they deserve the early tag of premiership favourites?
In short, absolutely.
If you don't believe so, tell me what I, and almost everyone else, has missed.
A fortnight ago, I expressed to punters how they should hop on the Doggies' bandwagon and back them for the flag, and with most agencies still offering a reasonable price, it's not too late to join me.
Got Friday on our mind 😤💪 pic.twitter.com/1QHUOFXIJC
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) April 21, 2021
If you are still on the fence, just flick through Stats Insider's futures tool, the club's miniscule injury list and their remaining fixture for more comfort than a minestrone on a winter's night can provide.
I sincerely apologize if I have jinxed things, Pups fans.
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