I guess time will tell, let's see how the next 9 weeks pan out...You got lucky you didn't play anyone of note while you had injuries, but i see you're still behind Carlton and Essendon though, i think that's about your limit, at best it's off to Sydney in your first final.
But if that is the case, if any team is going to beat Sydney in Sydney it's Collingwood when they're humming, with the alternative being a Preliminary Final against either Carlton or Essendon at the 'G.
Pies are very well placed given all the challenges we've had so far this year...