Meanwhile, the Tigers are on top of the ladder for the first time since round eight having beaten the Cats in an enthralling heavyweight battle at the MCG.
While Astbury said the Tigers' best football was still in front of them, he considered his team a better outfit than in their 2017 premiership-winning season.
"I really believe that. We probably timed it really well last year, but I think we're a more capable team this year," he said.
"We're looking forward to showcasing that.
"I think any team would take 10-3 going into their bye weekend … it gives us a good platform to really launch into the second half of the year.
"It's been well documented we still think our best football is ahead of us and we think we're going to launch a solid attack on the back half so we're looking forward to it."
Source: AFL website
