The North Queensland Cowboys are heading into the last five weeks of the season after experiencing an extraordinary defeat, marking the largest loss in NRL history.
They conceded a shocking 82 points at home last weekend, becoming the first elite rugby league team in nearly 90 years to allow more points than the clock.
The details of this event are etched in the minds of players from that match, a reality they can't easily escape.
Reuben Cotter encapsulated the sentiment perfectly in the post-match conference, declaring it the most humiliating day of his rugby league journey.
Todd Payten also referred to it as the Cowboys' darkest day ever.
These are not mere embellishments; they hold true weight.
Now, the Cowboys find themselves in dire need of a significant recovery in their remaining four games, with a bye looming in two weeks, if they aspire to reach the finals this season.
Fans have voiced opinions suggesting the team doesn't deserve a finals spot due to this one heavy defeat.
Such assertions are, quite frankly, absurd.
Every team is entitled to an off day; unfortunately, for the Cowboys, theirs happened to be the worst most will ever witness.