True but the team's performances has a lot to do with the players mindset, the disruption caused by Mbye going and Woods been shopped around was the main cause against the Titans
This is the bit that I really struggle with. Here's why.
If I am an NRL player and my club is in salary cap trouble and potentially shopping players around then I would assume there would be either of 2 outcomes for me.
1. Another club wants me as I am playing excellent football and would potentially extend my contract further, hence more job security, and even potentially offer me more money
2. Another club wants me because I am playing well, but are not prepared or don't have the cap space to pay my full wage, but that's ok because my current club will cover my wage
If I cant see the above for myself then surely my Player Manager can and he will set me straight, because if I turn up week in and week out and play like the crap we have been seeing then the only option is to be dropped, not have my contract renewed, and not be wanted at any other club. Hence out of work.
Not really a hard choice as to why you should be playing your best footy regardless. Anyone playing good footy has nothing to worry about as they cant be worse off with being shopped around.