That game was a sobering reminder of where we are truly at in the competition.
I do think a few of the fans on here need to have a bit of perspective about our state at the moment.
1. Richo: I will not cop blame on Richo for us getting the spoon. Remember people, Richo came on well after our season finished last year. The roster that we have this year is NOT Richo's doing. He came in way too late to recruit for this season and whould have been ridiculous to sack Benji on the spot. Next season is really Richo's true test. He has made some recruitment moves this season and how things turn out on-field from 2025 is truly on Richo's watch. If we fail to make some sort of improvement in 2025.....then start to flame him. He has had the greater part of a year to look at the state of the clubs so he'll rightfully need to own part of the results in 2025.
2. Spine: Three of the four members tonight are under 20. Things WILL be up and down. It is actually quite an achievement that we managed to put 26 points on them.
3. We put out quite a weak team on the paddock tonight. Yes, part of that responsibility lies on us......but if I was the Eels....I wouldn't feel good having a weakened team like this put 26 on them.
4. I STILL think we have improved as a team this year. Yes, we come from an extremely f**king low watermark....but there are sprouts of potential in the way some of our prospects have played this year....which is more than we can say from the previous two seasons. Despite this, they need to improve more for Benji to keep his job.
5. Some dead wood that has poisoned this team for a few years seem to be on the move and out the door,
Tough way to end the year....but I do think the coach and ceo have to be given more time.