they have 2 big problems which can't be fixed in the short term.
1. they have no forwards. Jackson is not a forward, Taberner is bereft of confidence. Amiss might be a player with time. Walters nearing the end. How will they kick a score to win matches?
2. a dour defensive game plan. The game has moved on but Freo stuck with a 2021 template. No dash, no run and carry.
I think they are headed for a 6-win season. If the Suns beat them at the weekend, you can make that a 5-win season (Suns are pathetic themselves so I'm not pinning any hopes on them doing us a favour)