I would like us to win every game but it won't happen. Even if we get to the playoffs we're miles off Sts and will most likely fall at the first hurdle against anyone half decent. We've still got a terrible attack and lack quality, props and pace. We're miles off where we need to be.
This year must be about getting the team into the best shape possible for next year and for Smith to identify the changes he wants to the squad. If we end this season able to compete with everyone (without necessarily beating them but showing we could with a few squad improvements) and genuine aspirations to aim to win the comp next year that will be mission accomplished.
In fact finishing in the play offs might not be a good thing if it again hides the issues we have and stops real change. Agar said a few times we were 'one win' from the GF last year. Factually correct but given we haven't beaten Sts in over 4 years we might as well have been 50 wins away.
