In 2019 the Power were stuck in the unforgiving cycle of mediocrity, and Ken Hinkley had no contract past the 2020 season, meaning he had 12 months to impress the board.
Fast forward to 2020, the Power had jettisoned up the ladder, claiming the minor premiership and coming painfully close to a spot in the big dance.
So after a season of dizzying heights, where have the club gone right and where do they need to improve to go one better in 2021?
3. MVP
Travis Boak: Although he was upset in the club's best-and-fairest by Darcy Byrne-Jones, the veteran had a fantastic year for his side. The 32-year-old averaged 22.9 disposals per match, 5.1 clearances per match and picked himself up an All-Australian blazer to cap off a successful year for both him and his side.
