Get the impression the powers that be have seriously underestimated the strength of this division. It is painfully obvious to all, and must therefor be glaringly obvious to the BOD and coach alike that without forward power the halves cannot function.
I dont think there is too much wrong with the back division, but without the forwards getting on the front foot and putting opposition packs on the back foot, the whole bck division will be ineffective.
I dont know what is in the mind of the coach, bur he MUST know this and the club must act.
If it is financial constraints or the inability to attract quality forwards or both (it can only be one or the other) the club must come clean and let this be known to the supporters.