Perhaps that performance shouldn't have come as a surprise. Maybe the signs in the pre-season games should have been given more seriousness.
But very few associated with Leeds Rhinos could have envisaged the opening night of their Super League campaign going as bad as this. They were bullied, beaten up and outclassed.
Even Rohan Smith, who rarely sways from his calm demeanour win or lose, appeared to be a little stunned by what he had just seen his team dish up. It's no secret that Leeds' performances in the off-season were far from inspiring but he insisted it was part of their journey. But their mauling at the hands of the Wolves was never on his progression chart.
