People seem to forget our run last season while we had Riera, our best team was worth being top four last year and our team has strengthened.
I don't know if the league as a whole has strengthened as much as people think, the better teams have all weakened and the weaker teams have strengthened. It's going to be tight but I reckon we will be fourth.
Also I don't think we will miss Stein's goals as much as people assume. Remember in his first season at the club he only scored five or so, someone else will step up to the plate and score a dozen goals.
We also have a good run at the end of the season.
So us top four, with Perth and Newcastle outside the top six, no idea where the other teams will end up.
Not sure if we've strengthened - we'll find out. We have lost our main scorer - Stein - and main creator in Carlos (+Iffy, of course)
Brockie needs to step up, if he does - we're top 4 material for mine. If he doesn't fire again - we'll be 6th or below.
As for other teams, I think Sydney/Victory/Brisbane will be fighting it out with WSW having a bit of a downer season after their ACL exploits.
That Brockie call really came off...
Other calls not too bad!
Interesting looking back and how everyone is upset we are now not top of the league.