Dogs finished seventh in 2016 and looked way off at times during that year with a shocking injury list. Look what happened! Tigers finished thirteenth last year; did
anyone predict their rise to Premiership glory in March this year?
Mate, even the Cats in 2006 looked stuffed. I was only twenty-two at the time and never thought I'd ever see us win a flag. Fast-forward twelve months and we were victorious by the greatest winning margin in Grand Final history.
I'm really not trying to sound patronising, but so much can turn around in twelve months' time. I'm not sure who your trade targets are this off-season, but Richmond just proved that the smart recruitment of several key players can have a profound effect on the side.
All you can do, as a supporter, is keep hoping. When that day comes, it'll be all worth it. Like Cats fans will tell you, as will Bulldogs and Tigers fans, it's a surreal feeling and the relief and elation instantly wipes away all the tears and heartache of yesteryear.
Onwards and upwards in 2018.