Thats actually horrible, because every league title is an achievement on his own. Winning it 3 times in a row is a massive achievement. Going out 2 rounds early is unfortunate, and sure, plenty of excuses to why.
If we pick it up and proceed next year, making QF or semi's, then no one will remember we crashed out in the group the year before, but our 102 point league record will be reminded for a very very long time