A cut-throat league like the AFL demands excellence, and as a result, there's one winner and 17 losers.
But the reality is, not all clubs are expected to be pressing for a premiership, or even finals.
The introduction of the top 10 and the wildcard round has altered the forecasting of many teams.
And for that exact reason, each team's pass mark should vary based on a variety of factors.
Below, we have determined what each club should be striving for and what their fan base should be expecting in 2026...
Melbourne
Pass mark: Win 6 games
A new coach breathes new life into a club, but also brings a lack of intense pressure.
Steven King has taken over from Simon Goodwin and has promised an exciting and lively game plan, which is in stark contrast to what has been dished up since the 2021 flag.
The addition of experienced talents like Brody Mihocek and Jack Steele should combat the void left by Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca in some aspect.
The Demons also welcomed some exciting draftees, who could get early-season looks as the magnets across the board are tipped to be shuffled.
