I think with the current number of long term injuries, Freo now need to concede a top 8 isn't going to happen. (I've conceded that and I was stupid enough to still give them a good chance, and my betting money, prior to the Carlton game).
So you now need to set up shop for 2017 and onwards. To do that, firstly you need to cotton wool 211, Fyfe, Bennell, Johno, etc... Give those coming back from injury in the Magoos, such as Apeness, Morabito, Yarran, Balic, etc... plenty of time to build their confidence without any pressure.
Then, get that defense sorted (I'm with you Hypen, except Sutcliffe is very poor in a marking contest). Find your players that can short pass kick 20m accurately and make the right decisions. You almost need to go back to a 2012 Lyon defensive plan and teach the players to get numbers to where the ball is going (we used to do it). Turnovers will still be high and games will most likely be lost. The Slime (and the WeePoos) are very good at passing to a player on a lead where another player can provide support/blocking/crumbing. Freo's turnovers often come from trying to pass to a stationary player with opposition 5metres either side. A small margin of error results in a high risk turnover.
I'm a big believer that the KPPs will come to Freo, once the new Cockburn training facility (and Football Stadium) is in use (but please do not trade Neale). I think Freo have shown enough in recent years for players to have more respect for Freo (than they did 5 years ago).