This is what will happen.
The players will respond to a degree the next 4 weeks. We might even win a game or two, gallant defeats etc.
This will confirm to brad, the board, the coaches that there is nothing wrong with the list
We’ll trade out shiel. Probably make a few “ruthless calls” ie delist weideman and hind. Maybe trade in one high profile guy for a insane amount of money.
We’ll rock up round 1, 2025 with essentially the same team. Perform well for half a season before capitulating again, and be around the fringes of the 8, looking for a response from the exact same group of players.
There is absolutely nothing surer, than this happening. This my freinds, is the essington cycle