Michael Cheika reckons supporters would be well within their rights if they didn't give the Wallabies a hope in hell on Saturday.
Few outside the team bubble do.
Bookmakers have installed Australia at the longest odds they've ever been heading into a clash against world champions New Zealand.
Then, on the eve of the match, came one final insult - Australia's chief aggressor, Adam Coleman, succumbed to a shoulder injury and won't play.
With him went the last flicker of hope for the Wallabies faithful.