Nope never played league but probably watched 1000 games. I have played lots of other sports at a competitive level for both successful and unsuccessful teams. You can prepare as much as you like but if you don’t have the cattle will be pushing the proverbial uphill. It’s immature to think that the available tigers squad can consistently beat top 8 sides. That’s not an excuse, that is reality.
As I said, I think they are competing to their ability and deserve recognition or at least some respect.