With only three games remaining in the 2004 home and away season the ladder is still far from settled. After the Bombers' 17-point loss to Carlton on the weekend, Essendon has dropped outside the top eight. Just where will Essendon finish and how many more games do they need to win to make the finals?

To help you sift through the numerous possibilities - in particular the composition of the final eight - we have come up with our very own ""Ladder Predictor"". Click here to make your prediction.