4. WEST COAST

They surprised many last year. The Eagles’ best is worthy of finals consideration. LeCras will be back, and his presence will compensate for the loss of Lynch. They did well with an injury-afflicted list in 2012. The addition of Wellingham will have an immediate midfield impact. During last year’s finals series, the Cox-Naitanui combination looked positively scary at times, and this finals series they won’t be any smaller, or less talented.

The Eagles' Dean Cox-Nic Naitanui combo can be scarily effective at times. The Eagles' Dean Cox-Nic Naitanui combo can be scarily effective at times. Image: Getty Images