Benji Marshall Acknowledges Tigers' Lack of Confidence as Luai Saga Unfolds
Benji Marshall openly recognizes that his Wests Tigers are struggling with self-belief.
However, he cannot definitively determine if the off-field turmoil surrounding the club is affecting his players' morale.
A heavy 32-0 defeat to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs on Saturday night marked the Tigers' fifth consecutive loss, leaving them ranked 14th with only six matches left in the season.
This painful on-field performance has been exacerbated by a pivotal decision regarding Jarome Luai and the club.
Luai is set to leave for the Parramatta Eels at the end of the season, with plans to join the PNG Chiefs in 2028.
The fans expressed their discontent by booing Luai every time he touched the ball.
Despite the crowd's negative reaction, Luai downplayed their hostility, focusing more on the disappointing scoreline.
"We came out in the second half and gave it the best shot, but the Doggies are too good in defence."
"The feeling for us as players is that we are trying. It doesn't always transfer into a result. I will always back my brothers. I believe in the boys. Onto the next."