Former North Melbourne premiership player David King believes three sides have separated themselves from the travelling pack following the conclusion of round seven.
It's no surprise which sides King has gone for while looking at the ladder, with Geelong, Collingwood and GWS King's preferred trio, and all currently in the top three.
The Cats are the only team at 6-1, while both the Pies and Giants boast a 5-2 record, with only Brisbane joining them on 20 points.
โI think this is the closest year weโve had for some time. At Round 8, all we probably know is what divisions theyโre falling into,โ King told SENโs Whateley.
โToday weโve sort of said, as the ladder reads, Geelong, Collingwood and GWS are a fair way in front of the next group.
โWhat the next group is, I donโt think itโs that deep. I think itโs becoming really obvious that thereโs not a great deal of quality this year.
โWe donโt have six sides, eight sides, that can win the flag this year in my opinion. I think itโs a race in three and theyโre a fair way in front.โ
