The Lions went one better than 2019 - they managed to win a huge final over the Tigers before going out in the preliminary final, a home one of that.
They were unable to capitalise on a once in a lifetime opportunity, the grand final was played on their home deck and they were unable to participate.
A year littered with poor goal kicking, the Lions are primed to challenge for the flag again in 2021 but will need to make drastic improvements in front of the big sticks to win it all.
4. MOST IMPROVED
Cam Rayner: The former number one draft pick showed why he was so highly touted as a junior - Rayner was suited to the shorter quarters and able to have an impact on games as a half forward. He was a key culprit of the team's inaccuracy in front of goal but he had plenty of chances, which allowed him to still have an impact on games.
