It's hard to judge what is a pass for the Saints after they shocked the footy world last year. They will make the 8 again but they aren't ready to crack the top 4. They haven't fixed the areas they needed yet and this will separate them from the competition's elite.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Rowan Marshall of the Saints celebrates a goal during the round 3 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the St Kilda Saints at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 20, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )
