Had a crap year last year, up and down form and played like shite. Finished 10th 1.5 games out the 8 and until round 20 still were a chance of finals action.
Lost a couple of players two of which had little impact last year ( Burgoyne X2 ) and Lade who we will miss.
I expect to improve on last years efforts, how couldn't I ? Last year was deplorable in attitude and application, two things that can turn around over a summer. Unlike Richmond / Melbourne who are completely rebuilding, which takes time.
So why would I not be thinking 8th is achievable?
More so, which of the sides I have in the bracket with us a re a "shoe in" for 8th ahead of us?
*Edit- Gingernuts made a comment while I was typing*
Only one side went into last weeks game thinking they were a genuine flag contender, how many came out thinking that?

If you want to go quickly, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together.