Bad Way To Finish Season For Kangaroos

Kangaroos captain-coach James Smart was left frustrated by their disappointing finals exit.

After securing their finals berth with a win over Albury last week, the Wagga side were blown away by Tumut at Equex Centre on Saturday.

They conceded two early tries after errors coming out of trouble things never improved in the 44-10 loss.

Smart didn't think the side rose to the bigger occasion.

"We got taught a lesson about what finals is all about," Smart said.

"They played faster, played smarter and played semi-finals intensity.

"We didn't."

Smart thought there was plenty of potential Kangaroos didn't deliver on.

However he's been pleased with how the side has developed this season.

"There was a really good progression," Smart said.

"We've got a much better understanding of one another and put some good things in place.

"We've done some good things and I feel like the club is moving in a positive direction, which is nice, but obviously it burns at the moment as that is not a nice way to finish the season."

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