Crap Emp. Fegie would do it in a heart beat and your kidding yourself if you think otherwise.
I have no problem with him saying a group of players had a bad game. He said "senior players" and didn't single out anyone. If he singled one player out and kept saying it about them then there would be a problem but to say part of the team didn't step up is fine, that's what he is paid for. We don't hear what is said behind closed doors or on the training paddock. From my experience in the game it would be a lot harsher and more direct than that.