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The 2025 AFL season presents challenges for the Bulldogs, while Port Adelaide and GWS Giants face potential declines.

The 2025 AFL season is shaping up to be a pivotal year for several teams, particularly the Western Bulldogs. After a strong showing in 2024, where they secured 11 wins out of 15 games, the Bulldogs are now grappling with pre-season challenges. Key players such as Adam Treloar, Tim English, and Liam Jones are facing issues that could hinder the team`s performance. Additionally, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan`s personal absence adds to the uncertainty surrounding the squad. Despite their impressive home and away season, finishing with the second-best percentage, the Bulldogs` inconsistency in close games remains a significant concern.

Predictions for Port Adelaide and the GWS Giants indicate a potential decline in their performance for the upcoming season. Both teams enjoyed favorable outcomes in close matches during the previous season, with Port Adelaide boasting a 6-1 record in games decided by two goals or less. However, the Giants, despite their strong performance, faced disappointment in the finals, losing both matches narrowly. Nevertheless, Port Adelaide is expected to maintain a solid foundation, with projections of at least 12 or 13 wins, while the Giants possess the potential for a high-performance ceiling.

In an exciting development, the AFL Indigenous All-Stars squad for 2025 has been announced, featuring 31 players from 16 clubs, with Port Adelaide leading in representation. This squad includes seven All-Australians, nine premiership players, six top-10 draft picks, and three Mark of the Year winners. They are set to face Fremantle in a pre-season match on February 15 at Optus Stadium.

The 2024 season saw the Sydney Swans dominate the ladder with 17 wins, followed closely by Port Adelaide with 16. Geelong and Brisbane Lions also had commendable seasons, finishing third and fifth, respectively. While the actual ladder positions varied slightly from predictions based on Pythagorean analysis, teams like Geelong and the Bulldogs demonstrated significant improvement, setting the stage for an intriguing 2025 season.

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