There's no guarantee, but it only matters if a Vic side doesn't finish 2nd (is my only point), which probably looks unlikely as it stands. I'd still rather we finish 2nd.Where is the guarantee that a Vic side will finish 2nd?
If we want to make it to the gf finishing 2nd is so important. Getting to stay at home and get the week off is the only thing that got Collingwood into the gf last year.