I'm usually quite the defender of the team and their performance, however, that was just an insipid effort, with only less than a handful actually putting in any sort of reasonable showing. Once the rot started, it was impossible to hold back. Yes, there were incidents that my (or may not) have thrown the game plan out, but good teams adjust, we just continued down the abyss.
What's becoming plainly clear is firstly, we are in desperate need of an Alpha prop and given factors already discussed ad-nauseum on these forums, getting one (at any price ie: blank cheque) is becoming harder and harder to almost improbable.
Secondly, a tall and agile winger (no advocation for Sloan here). Look at how they exploited Lawson with Bostock. In saying that, I thought Lawson had a reasonable game, got caught out in defense a few times, but at least he was 100% effort.
Thirdly, KFlan is not our answer to half back, however, neither is Glover, Ilias or even LKT for that matter. I doubt that we would/could sign someone (ie: Sexton) just for 3 months, as we wait for Atkinson's arrival. KFlan's effort last night bordered on being fictitious in nature (and he wasn't alone but stood out more imo).
There has to be accountability for the Shark's game. Obviously, a winger and an edge forward have to come in, but who? Do we roll the dice with the NRL and seek exemption for Cody? Do we play JH or NS or JL? or will their inexperience be exposed?
So many questions now, so few answers.
