Agree, big challenge for Supercats, losing two very good imports and Herbert is huge. They lost three of starting five from 2010 prior to 2011 season, now they lose best 3 from 2011! Fair to say it's a whole new team from the 2010 championship lineup. They must be considered a huge chance to miss finals after a long time at the top.
Albury look to have put together a solid team and Mt Gambier have imporoved the list as well, both will be hard to beat at home.
Both Dandenong and Ballarat are ready to go a step further after re-building their teams from 2010.
Nunawading, Knox, Kilsyth, Bendigo are all loaded with talent, would be a lock for finals you would think.
Hobart, Brisbane, Sandringham, seem to have had mini makeovers and have more than enough talent, how quickly they settle will be key.
Canberra and NW Tasmania may find it tough again. Frankston may not be deep but their top 3 can mix it with the best.
The South looks tougher to make finals than East this year, their will be some good teams miss finals action. Looking like a really tight year!
My outrageous prediction...
East (96W/100L)
1. Bendigo (20-8)
2. Dandenong (17-11)
3. Sandringham (17-11)
4. Geelong (14-14)
5. Frankston (12-16)
6. Brisbane (10-18)
7. Canberra (6-22)
South (114W/110L)
1. Kilsyth (19-9)
2. Nunawading (17-11)
3. Knox (16-12)
4. Ballarat (16-12)
5. Hobart (16-12)
6. Mt Gambier (14-14)
7. Albury-Wodonga (9-19)
8. NW Tasmania (7-21)