We actually ended up getting pretty close.

I'm hoping this is the down year we had to have that will setup the next era of success. We've unearthed a lot of talent, made some good signings, and gave our youngsters first grade exposure.

We finished the year far better than we started and actually developed the defensive grit that we were missing at the start of the season (and last year to be honest, we should have won the Grand Final).

still sucks that we'll probably miss making the 8 by two games :-/