As the first month of fixtures drew to a close last Sunday evening, a belief morphed into empirical truth - 2021 is already rivalling last year in terms of unpredictability.

If you don't believe me, just take a look at the current ladder.

With the second month of the marathon season set to commence tonight, another set of questions remain ahead of both the men in the hot seat and their disciples in studded boots.

Whether flying high or having to continually dig deep for no reward, here are the latest set of quandaries facing each of the AFL's 18 teams.

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Greater Western Sydney

Can they double the dosage?

Entering their Round 4 clash against Collingwood with an 0-3 record, many pundits, myself included, gave the Giants the same chance the American ice hockey team had against the Soviet Union in Lake Placid.

After running out winners by five goals, Leon Cameron's besieged side flipped the vast majority of us the bird before heading home to the harbour city.

With the cobwebs blown off and their season officially started, the question arises, can GWS repeat their efforts and knock off the Swans this weekend?

Recent history would suggest that they are a chance, as the Homebush based club has beaten their Moore Park rivals in five of their last 10 contests. However, if your glass is half empty or you have paid attention this season, your hard earned is almost certainly going to be staked the other way.

Last week, I put a line through the Giants until they showed me something. Once again, I am producing the same request. One win does not make a season, but it can start one.

Shut me up again, Giants, and then we can go from there.

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