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...
North Melbourne
Pass mark: More wins than losses
The time is now for North Melbourne to rise up the ladder after six consecutive bottom-three finishes.
The Kangaroos have promised improvement for some time, but the change needs to be tangible.
Not a lot of player movement in the off-season, meaning the club believes they have the cattle to challenge the competition, which at times has been fleeting.
But despite no finals in a decade, the Arden Street club should be looking at improving their percentage, and also record more wins than losses in 2026.
