In 2019 the Power were stuck in the unforgiving cycle of mediocrity, and Ken Hinkley had no contract past the 2020 season, meaning he had 12 months to impress the board.
Fast forward to 2020, the Power had jettisoned up the ladder, claiming the minor premiership and coming painfully close to a spot in the big dance.
So after a season of dizzying heights, where have the club gone right and where do they need to improve to go one better in 2021?
5. NEEDS TO LIFT
Ryan Burton: The ex-Hawk was primed to have a decent year for the club, but consistent injuries only saw him make eight appearances for Ken Hinkley's team. He is only 23 and has plenty of time to get his body right, but there is no escaping the fact that 2020 was disappointing for the defender.
