They will be a top four side for quite some time, and that means they're always a chance. Selwood, Harry Taylor, Bartel, Ablett/Compensation top pick and several other quality young players.
Only way they can do it is if Ablett leaves, then getting the No.1 draft pick compensation plus probably another 1st round pick and re-building on the run.
Or by strengthening through trading to get a running midfielder and ruckman.
They will be Top 4 with or without Ablett next year which is what you need to be competitive and have a chance at finals glory. However it will definitely be difficult without Ablett and with the improvements of Collingwood and St Kilda and development of the other sides their chances will be much harder.
Only way they can do it is if Ablett leaves, then getting the No.1 draft pick compensation plus probably another 1st round pick and re-building on the run.
Or by strengthening through trading to get a running midfielder and ruckman.