Grove's men bowed out in the cup semi-finals to eventual champions Wangaratta.

"We felt we were very close this season," Grove said.

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"We're just looking to keep the same squad together.

"With this season under our belt, we will be even better next year, especially with all the new players we had come in."

Grove had a year away from the top job in 2017, but took the reins back from Decha Saisanid in 2018.