ONE of the big surprises of the SFNL season has been the upward trajectory of Red Cliffs.

While some backed the Tigers to be big improvers, many were unsure exactly where they would fit in the picture in 2023, but the boys in yellow and black have exceeded almost all expectations.

Finals now look beyond them following Wentworth's win over Merbein, but in front of a raucous home crowd they kept t...