Where do we draw the line between success and failure for each AFL club in 2024?

Every club faces different challenges, has different expectations, and are on different trajectories each season.

Some teams have the simple equation of making finals or winning the flag. Others may need to show they can perform in September, or challenge for the eight without the requirement of making it.

What should be expected of Melbourne after an off-season of drama? Is it premiership or bust for Carlton? Could the Bulldogs' pass mark be the difference between keeping or losing Luke Beveridge?

See what we think below...

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Gold Coast

Pass:ย Make finals

This one is simple.

It's their first year under Damien Hardwick with a plethora of top-end talent growing into their prime years.

Now is the time for Gold Coast to take advantage of a friendly fixture and stake their claim amongst the big boys of the competition.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Damien Hardwick speaks at a Gold Coast Suns AFL press conference announcing his signing as the new coach at Heritage Stadium on August 21, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
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