I'm a little confused by threads like this. Don't we take context into account?
Not saying Barrett is the best coach out there, but surely we're gotta look at the whole situation here.
Lost one of our halves for the entire game early on which meant we immediately lost an interchange player for the whole game.
Got absolutely fucked by the ref continuously throughout the game.
Have had injuries / suspensions to numerous players. We've lost Meaney again. Will lost another 1 or 2 to suspension.
This isn't an excuse in the slightest, just stating facts.
We all complain how the media rips us apart but cuts Manly and others a lot of slack. But, then we turn on our coach and go on about he's the worst one out there?