Everyone wants to win the flag but the reality is that at least half the competition is almost no chance every season. That doesn't mean there's nothing to hope for though.
Every club's situation is different, for some it's more wins, for others it's finals and for a select few, only the premiership will do.
With the AFL's unpredictability being one of its major draws, there's always the chance of a miracle season or a sudden upswing in form. Likewise, there's just as much chance of a nightmare campaign in terms of both form and injury.
As we look across the competition, the passing marks for the year will all be different. Simply saying premiership or bust is not reflective of where the majority of clubs are placed.
With that in mind, here are our pass marks for each AFL team for 2023.
Sydney
As such a positive story in 2022, the Swans were extremely disappointing in the most important game of the year.
While they were genuinely outplayed, their year deserved a better finish.
The challenge now is to go again and reach those same heights. With a good blend of experience and youth on the list, the Swans will nevertheless be hoping that the young talent can step up to another level for season 2023.
There may be regression, teams that lose heavily in grand finals can often find it tough to bounce back, but the famous Bloods culture should be strong enough to see them respond and return to September action. Anything short of that and the season should be deemed a failure.
Pass Mark: 14-17 wins and a home final.
