WHO IS the jury out on this year?
We threw the question to you to find out who is under pressure and your club's biggest question marks in 2018.
Read on for some of the best responses.
The resilience of the group. Will the players live up to the their stated determination to reverse the Grand Final result?
- David Porter, Myrtle Bank SA
Whether we'll still love Rory Sloane in 12 months' time.
- Daniel McCann, Adelaide SA
Whether the older guys (Tom Bell, Allen Christensen etc.) can maintain form good enough to keep the young boys out of the team.
- Stephen McKernan, Tewantin QLD
Retaining draftees. We need Alex Witherden, Hugh McCluggage, Cam Rayner and other unsigned recruits to commit long-term.
- Steven Scott, Henty NSW
The forward line's scoring ability.
- Greg Wilde, Woodville SA
Harry McKay. Two years with limited games and impact. Needs to play senior footy regularly this year.
- Shane Dillon, Geraldton WA
The coach. He has been unlucky or is he just not very good.
- Colin Tegg, Ramsgate Beach NSW
Daniel Wells. Can he last a season?
- Simon Edmonds, Glen Innes NSW
Whether we have the midfield class to compete for a flag.
- Graeme Browne, Moonee Ponds VIC
The recruitment of Jake Stringer. High risk, high reward.
- Dave Edebohls, Noble Park VIC
Can Ross the Boss change his game style and create a more attacking team, kicking 15-plus goals a game?
- Grant Howorth, Lake Clifton WA
Harley Bennell. Needs to play at least 20 games this year.
- Glenn Hackett, Perth WA
Gary Ablett. Got his wish to come home, now must deliver for the fans.
- Joel Bates, Gold Coast QLD
The coach and his finals record.
- Michael Barker, Adelaide SA
If the kids can improve enough to make the side regularly competitive.
- Shane Jepson, Carrara QLD
Lachie Weller. Although he has had some pretty impressive performances for his age and experience, I still don't think he was worth pick two.
- Lachlan Carroll, Mildura VIC
Finals form, can they hold it together in the big moments? I hope so.
- Tanga Waetford, Lalor Park NSW
Defensive pressure – we had none of it in 2017, which ultimately led to our demise.
- Austin Skilton, Hoppers Crossing VIC
Jaeger O'Meara to be fit and firing for round one and show the doubters the wisdom of the recruiting department in locking him in for the future.
- Sam Fielding, Hoppers Crossing VIC
The board. Hopefully Jeff Kennett, Richard Garvey, Justin Reeves and co. can bring some stability at board level. Happy with Kennett back in the chair – he makes things happen.
- Wayne Fidler, Bendigo VIC
Whether Melbourne should have traded Jack Watts.
- Matthew Davidson, Melbourne VIC
The Dees' mental toughness and ability to deal with expectation.
- Ed Cordner, Melbourne VIC
Whether Brad Scott is the right coach for North.
- Lachlan Coleman, Maffra VIC
Goldy (Todd Goldstein). Final season to show his All Australian form. Otherwise it's time to move on to Braydon Preuss as No.1 ruckman.
- Andrew Nguyen, Keysborough VIC
Some of our experienced off season pick-ups. Can they reach their best or will they flop? Only time will tell.
- Shaun Murray, Woodville Gardens SA
Travis Boak. Unbelievable leader, however, he's been playing well below his best. Hopefully the arrivals of Tom Rockliff, Steven Motlop etc. frees him up.
- Ross Millard, Currambine WA
The jury has been dismissed. All is good at Tigerland.
- Chris Toscas, Newport VIC
Whether we can avoid the dreaded premiership hangover.
- Michael Ryan, Hoppers Crossing VIC
Whether you can be a force without any genuine stars of the competition to break games open.
- Alex Sanderson, Cairns QLD
Paddy McCartin: I think this is a make or break season for him. Also, Nathan Freeman must play this year or I fear his football career may be over.
- Greg Ling, Griffin QLD
Kurt Tippett. Where does he fit best for team balance?
- Andrew Nelson, Orange NSW
Lance Franklin. Only a flag will justify the dough.
- Archie Noakes, Melbourne VIC
Whether or not the youngsters can fill the void left by Matt Priddis and Sam Mitchell.
- Stephen Clark, Australind WA
Lewis Jetta needs a big year to appease his knockers.
- Paul Atherton, Binningup WA
How we fit Tom Boyd, Jack Redpath and Josh Schache into the forward line.
- Nash Thomas, Mitiamo VIC
The Bulldogs being a united group of players and coaches.
- Raymond Ducas, Taylors Lakes VIC
