This kind of discussion is pointless, the two teams top after an incomplete comp get the prize, but anything could have happened in knock out format, so I guess any of the teams in the running could be feeling let down.
Well yes, anything could have happened. TeeDubs could've finished first after 18 games too and then won the grand final.
But if we're all actually honest with ourselves, we know than in any ordinary circumstances, it's an ACFC v TeeDubs grand final, which probably would've been a 50/50 proposition. So if anyone really has any cause for complaint here, it's Team Wellington, as they're the only team that had an actual shot at winning the title other than ACFC.