I had work stuff to prepare so I moved into my study at halftime and listened to it. We were an absolute f**king embarrassment today. That's not doing the 'effort' justice. Lethargic. Lazy. They couldn't be bothered. They had motivation to build off the Penrith game and finish strong, but got absolutely pantsed by the basket case club that will absolutely be on the up next season.
People bagging Cini but the poor bloke hadn't played in 8 weeks due to the NSW Cup cancellation. That error on the bomb with he and Noffa was mod league bullshit.
I will say as poor as we were, that ref was a disgrace as well. Constant 6-agains, penalties, slow ruck, it was a farce. But, nobody from this club has the balls to blast the NRL and say what's what.
I also really feel for Madge because these arseholes are a disgrace to his coaching legacy. So many times this season they have not got up for a match. The two Warriors games, the Tommy game at Leichhardt, the Titans game, christ so many games this season. 33% win rate is disgusting. 10 years and counting out of the finals.
Where to next?
It seems some dead-weight is being cut - Joey, Chee Kam out the door. Mbye gone. Packer retired. Frees up cap space but who would want to come to this shit heap? Maybe Tariq Sims?
Need to cut - Tamou, Ofehengaue
We have a solid base with Laurie, Douehi, Simpkin, Madden, Stefano, Seyfarth, Garner. Brooks just gave up and I can't defend him anymore, especially seeing Josh Drinkwater killing it for Catalans in the Super League. I'd cut Tamou as well, he's absolutely stealing cash and a roster spot. Talau is so hot and cold. Roberts spent more time off the field than on. Noffa was disgraceful for most of the season - played like a beast for that contract extension last season and then faded off this year. Maybe our new signings can come in and add something to the team. I dunno.
Pascoe should review himself, overseeing this decade of complete and utter failure. f**k me. We won the NYC in 2012 and had that nursery on tap. Look at who we've lost due to incompetent roster management. Look at who won't touch us with a 10-foot pole.
Wests Tigers 2022 Wooden Spooners - get on it early.