The future of the Penrith Panthers is now uncertain following the decision to remove promising young player Blaize Talagi from the five-eighth position, replacing him with Jack Cogger.
Talagi's defensive capabilities have raised eyebrows, particularly after he allowed Eels forward Jack Williams to score two tries against the team last week.
Known for their ruthless approach throughout their successful journey since the start of the decade, Penrith seems to be facing a significant weakness.
Rival teams are beginning to exploit these defensive flaws, leading to critical changes within the squad.
This situation compelled coach Ivan Cleary to make the difficult choice of having Cogger team up with his son, Nathan, in the halves for the upcoming match against the Raiders.
Phil Gould, a former Panthers coach, pointed out that Talagi's defensive struggles are a major concern for Cleary.
"It can only be around defence, everyone has [targeted him]," Gould stated on Wide World of Sports' Six Tackles With Gus.
"There are very few chinks in the Panthers' armour, but it's kind of one that has been exposed in the past. Now, everyone is heading down that corridor and getting some results out of it, not just in try-scoring but making yardage.
"Whether that's eaten into his confidence a little bit in his attack [is possible]."