As Australia has cruised through the group stages of the Rugby League World Cup, it has been easy to think the Kangaroos are on an unstoppable march to yet another title.
It has felt inevitable at times, especially when the Kangaroos were gorging themselves on points in the early stages of the tournament.
There have been some spectacular tries, and Mal Meninga has methodically worked over his squad in an effort to find his best 17.