Freo pass mark for 2015?

[EGYPTIAN HORSE]

In light of Fremantle Dockers impending finish of minor premier, & their best home and away season to date, what is the pass mark for them in 2015?

In 20 years, Fremantle have failed to win the ultimate prize but in my opinion they must win it this year to be afforded the pass mark for season 2015- anything else would be considered another failed season unfortunately and there is universal debate about whether the list is youthful enough to go on with business next year.

It'll be a hard pill to swallow if the above plays out but they aren't the only club looking for a flag in that amount of time.

Please discuss your thoughts below.

(Written with assistance of English wifey)

 

[Righteo]

If you finish top 2 then anything short of making the granny is a big failure.

 

[SterlingArcher]

Flag

 

[freo_leo29]

I would consider not winning the premiership a failure so in that case a pass must be winning the granny

 

[FISTO]

Flag or its a fail mark

 

[midorigreenwood]

Grand final

Expecting a premiership is a bit much considering the class of competition this year.

 

[thetradesman]

Flag

 

[Silent Alarm]

This is it. No flag now, no flag at all.

 

[ep2018]

Flag. Form aside I think Freo and Hawthorn are in the box seat.

 

[Kram]

Surprised a St Kilda supporter didn't start this.

 

[Herne Hill Hammer]

Flag.

 

[Borderline]

Flag or nothing.

 

[Lithium]

All top 4 teams would see anything less than a flag a fail. West coast might be understandable but considering their season they would still be very disappointed.

 

[tigs2010]

Flag

 

[Borderline]

Flag. Form aside I think Freo and Hawthorn are in the box seat.

The talking down of your team is getting tired mate

 

[Goats]

If Fyfe wins Charlie.

 

[Grape Bear]

Oh, wow, this after everyone and their uncle had earmarked the Dockers as done and dusted when the year began.

Given where we are currently on the ladder, grand final appearance at least. It will be a bitter pill to swallow not to win it there, and I agree that if we don't win it this year, we won't be chance for a few years unless we can fix our KPP woes, but I wouldn't consider it a complete waste of the season.

 

[The Joker]

Very meaningful thread.

 

[Roby]

If Freo can get to a prelim it will be a pass mark for me.

 

[JC Hawks]

If Freo can get to a prelim it will be a pass mark for me.

Roby has spoken.

 

[bradrowe#32]

They have to win the flag. There's enough there for them to stay up for the next few years, but teams just have to win when they get the chance.

 

[Roby]

Roby has spoken.

So has the betting market. Hawks and Eagles the two favourites. Fremantle is third but if they lose their first final (be it Sydney, Richmond or Bulldogs), don't expect them to make the prelim.

 

[SBYM]

If you finish top 2 then anything short of making the granny is a big failure.

Yeah...no-one looks at '94 and thinks, Oh well, at least we had a go...

 

[Power Raid]

making the GF is a pass given how well they have played over recent years

fingers crossed they can close the deal on the day

 

[Blackas87]

You don't go this far to finish 2nd