One would rightly assume that we're not in top gear or not even 2nd top. There is much much more potential in the system we have and the players to ply it. Only the naive or arrogant would believe otherwise.
It's the exception to the rule that a team dominates season long and holds form for the whole 27 weeks, question is can we hit top gear at the right time of year and until then can we continue banking the 4 points to get to a position required to challenge for the cup?
Well the answer is we can but the real question is will we? Can only speculate.
Last team to dominate the season, and win was Essendon if 2000? Most other premiers since then had a timely run, managing players, a bit of luck, and masterful coaching.
We certainly ain’t in top gear right now. I’d rather us have a bit of slump now, learn some lessons, and charge home.
It’s a long season, and timing is everything.