Only the former made it through to the Dog Bowl , however .
Even then former came unstuck against the resurgent Bucks , who qualified with a losing record before posting a strong post-season run to claim former 's second title .
Only the former made it through to the Dog Bowl , however , and even then they came unstuck against the resurgent Bucks , who qualified with a losing record before posting a strong post-season run to claim their second title .