There was an evident contrast in attitude between the Leeds Rhinos fans and their players last night.
Walking from the South Stand press area to the North Stand banqueting entrance where the press conference and mixed zones are, the murmurings of discontent were frequent and clear.
After three rounds and three defeats, the Rhinos fanbase is disappointed and a section of them are panicking about their prospects for the season. One particularly disappointed fan had already written off the season and another believed changes were needed.
Yet the feeling of the players among the players was different. With their post-match pizza in tow, many emerged with smiles, posing for photos and taking in the words of encouragement from one fan who had waited behind to show their support. The message from the players interviewed was all on the same line of optimism.
The reality is somewhere in the middle of the two attitudes. Even after three straight defeats, now isn't the time to press the panic button. With Jack Walker back and two new halfbacks in the mix, Leeds have taken on three of the best teams with a completely new-look spine, one that, to now, hasn't clicked. Injuries and suspensions haven't helped and it's easy to forget how well they played in round one.
But the last two performances haven't been to the required standard and concerningly, where one defeat could be explained due to weak defence, the other was a tame attack. Three rounds in and frailties have emerged on both sides of the game and in both instances, coach Richard Agar was the first to admit they were way where they needed to be.
You can't win a season in the opening months but you can lose it. Leeds haven't ruined their season at this stage but as the weeks go on, the more catching up they have to do and the earlier they enter the pressure for results on a weekly basis.
Being zero from three isn't ideal but it's not disastrous. More concerning are the performances, definitely, the last two, that have contributed to their early-season results. If the Rhinos had three defeats to their name but on the back of three performances like the Warrington reverse, the attitude would be different on the terraces.
Wakefield up next isn't a must-win game in terms of achieving their goals for the season, but it is important in terms of restoring some confidence and belief on the sidelines, and perhaps a few players too.
One of those players is Aidan Sezer. Where most of his team-mate appeared in good spirits as they came through the mixed zone, the Australian walked through head down, shoulders slumped and unresponsive to the words of support.
There was an evident change in Sezer's on-field demeanour on Thursday. The halfback was energetic throughout, a contrast to his usual laidback, casual style on the field.
Sezer has never been a player who runs around with the eagerness of Brad Dwyer but it appeared that the words of Jon Wilkin had perhaps stung him somewhat. There was evident effort but just no execution on the night.
It's been a difficult start to life at Headingley but the Australian can't let the pressure of the shirt weigh him down. Expectation will be higher playing in blue and amber and scrutiny through the roof compared to his two years at Huddersfield.
Sezer has the tools and the skillset but he must find his way. Perhaps, if he didn't before, he now appreciates what he's signed for.
He has to step up, but do it in his own way.
