LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a shocker of a performance, the Parramatta Eels have been absolutely torn apart after their disastrous showing against the Dolphins on Friday night.
It was a rough night for the Eels, who were left reeling as their opponents ran riot at TIO Stadium in Darwin.
Starting off strong in the first half-hour, the Eels soon found themselves overwhelmed as the Dolphins exploited their defensive weaknesses, leaving them looking as holey as a block of Swiss cheese.
Despite scoring the first two tries of the game, the Eels were left in the dust as the Dolphins turned the tables and piled on nine unanswered tries to seal the deal.
Although Dylan Brown managed to salvage a bit of pride with a late consolation try for the Eels, it was far too little, too late.
The Dolphins ultimately cruised to a dominant 44-16 victory, leaving the Eels licking their wounds and facing some tough questions about their form and resilience.
It was a tough pill to swallow for the Eels, who now find themselves in a dire situation as they try to bounce back from this crushing defeat.