There's no denying it: the North Queensland Cowboys delivered a catastrophic defensive performance on Thursday night, marking a low point in NRL history.
While scores can sometimes be misleading, the events in Townsville-before their home crowd against a formidable Sydney Roosters-perfectly illustrated just how dire the situation was, evidenced by the staggering 82 points they allowed.
In reality, one might argue that the scoreline could have been even worse.
James Tedesco's departure at halftime due to an ankle issue momentarily slowed down the Roosters' offensive momentum, allowing them to go over ten minutes without adding to their tally.
Such a lengthy scoring drought in the game was virtually unheard of for the remainder of the match.
The Roosters showcased clinical skills throughout, but they also benefitted from several incredibly simple tries.
A particularly striking moment came when Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase carried three Cowboys defenders to the try line, shortly after an equally effortless score off a scrum.
There were more issues to address, as a series of missed one-on-one tackles and a lackadaisical effort allowed the Roosters to extend their lead before halftime and maintain it until the final whistle.
Following the match, both coach Todd Payten and captain Reuben Cotter were candid during the post-game conference, and truthfully, they had no way to soften the blow.