Voss said the Blues, who squandered an 8-2 start, would be working to improve their contested game - a strength last season - and their ability to defend when they did not have the ball. The Blues are also aiming for a lift in team cohesion through a reduced injury list.

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“We have already taken significant steps in this regard during our first 12 months, which has us well-placed to go to another level in 2023,” Voss said.

“So, as we get set to hit the training track next week and embrace what is ahead of us, we do it with a clear mind, a ‘no limits’ approach, ready to raise all aspects of our football club.”

Voss addressed the painful manner of their exit, in which they lost their final two games of the season by less than a kick.

“The reality is that when it comes to describing last season, we got so much right as a football club, we just didn’t finish the way we wanted,” Voss said.

“That ending hurt. It hurt a lot. And we don’t shy away from that – it is part of the story of what we are building.

“The best part for us though? We control the story from here. We get to dictate what the next chapter looks like for us.

“As a whole, the 2022 season provided us with a strong platform to build on.

“Now, we go to another level.”

Meanwhile, the Blues have signed former Geelong star Tom Lonergan in the newly created role of development and talent manager.

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