Their form before Super League was patchy .
It was to get worse with demoralising losses against Manly 26 - 0 , 19th place Parramatta , Newcastle 42 - 0 and Auckland 29 - 8 putting the season in doubt .
Their form before Super League was patchy and it was to get worse with demoralising losses against Manly 26 - 0 , 19th place Parramatta , Newcastle 42 - 0 and Auckland 29 - 8 putting the season in doubt .