The Cleary article on the same page was an interesting read. A little politicking to get his old job back? Or sticking up for his old club that he has fond memories of.
The Warriors aren't inconsistent or not more inconsistent than any other side.

That's me trying to remember and paraphrase what he said.
He did highlight the travel as an issue and the fact it's international with a lot of waiting around.
We got the obligatory. When I arrived as a player 16 years ago I found the culture
different to other sides. Not better or worse
different. Guys still want to win as much as any other club.