I still believe we are a chance for the flag next year, regardless what happens this year. We have salary space, and a midfield that has more upside.Could be a good fit until Hogan/McCarthy come off contract and Apeness comes of age.
We have also seen injuries to Johnson, Dawson, Silva, giving A Pearce games, and he looks like a rising star.
less injuries to the above, and the backline will still be very strong, leaving the focus on finding forwards.