Every fan's question leading into the new season is 'What should I expect of my club in 2025?'
For some, it will be, and rightfully so, staking their claim as genuine contenders for the premiership.
For others, it will likely be to avoid the wooden spoon.
Irrespective of yesteryear's highs and lows, with the new year comes a new outlook that all 18 clubs can push for the ultimate glory, and 2025 is no different.
Thus, we examine where each side sits in terms of their respective 'premiership window' on various levels: wide open, opening, closing, and locked shut.
Geelong
Open
As is every year, you simply cannot count Geelong out of the premiership equation.
The perpetually contending Cats have defied the odds year after year, and under the direction of Chris Scott, there shouldn't be any surprise.
After a lull year in 2023, Geelong returned to familiar territory last year and was one straight kick away from a grand final appearance.
The acquisition of Bailey Smith does extend their contending aspirations whilst the unearthing of lesser likes and the emergence of the youngsters continue to put Scott's men in the mix.
The Cats dipped in average age to rank fifth in the competition but do have a myriad of required players nearing the end of their careers.
How they manage the upcoming retirements of their club legends will determine how long this window remains open.
