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The Socceroos slump against Thailand may just be the latest of three consecutive draws, but its the one Australia will be left to rue the longest in a stuttering World Cup qualifying campaign.Tuesday nights 2-2 stalemate in steaming Bangkok has left the national team on a precarious path to Russia 2018.They got away with last months tough away 2-2 draw with leaders Saudi Arabia.Even a wasteful first half that resulted in a 1-1 home impasse with heavyweights Japan was not dire.But against lowly Thailand, momentum ground to a halt.And the Socceroos will have plenty of time to reflect before embarking on the last five fixtures of the final phase starting in March.Thailand, winless and without a point before Tuesday night, were there for the taking.Three points should have been mere procedure, the only real question just how many goals Australia would score.That Ange Postecoglous men couldnt stamp their authority on a side with a minus nine goal difference is a glaring concern.Postecoglous evolution has been evident, the 2015 Asian Cup champions increasing depth a sign this is a squad built for the future.And the coach has rightly been applauded for his philosophy and ability to inject his unfaltering belief into his squad.Yet Postecoglous assertion that the Socceroos can not only qualify for Russia 2018 but make an impact in the tournament would appear to be a stretch based on current form.Its not good enough, said winger Robbie Kruse.Everyone needs to have a look at themselves.We didnt perform anywhere near the way we should have, particularly after we got the first goal.Weve let ourselves down in the group now and were one point behind the top two, so now its going to be a lot tenser.There was no more chance (for a slip-up) before tonight, but even more so now.The central issues for the Socceroos is goals - or lack thereof - in the run of play.Australias blushes were saved only by two penalties from captain Mile Jedinak, who also equalised from the spot against Japan.Brisbane striker Jamie Maclaren struggled to impose himself but also received little service in a disjointed front third.And while reliable goalscorers Tomi Juric and Tim Cahill were notable absentees, the problem appears broader, especially when Kruse and Mathew Leckie have just seven goals between them in 85 caps.Late substitute Nathan Burns was a rare hit of energy.The other question surrounds some players lack of club football.Kruses complete absence from Bayer Leverkusens Bundesliga team sheet this season was evident.First-choice left-back Brad Smith is still yet to feature for new English Premier League club Bournemouth while goalkeeper Mat Ryan, despite being the standout performer, has played two La Liga games for Valencia this campaign. 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Under-fire ARL Commission chairman John Grant is on Tuesday expected to return fire at the clubs seeking to oust him from his position.The NRL on Monday received an application from disgruntled clubs calling for an emergency general meeting where Grants fate will be decided.After Grant and NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg reneged on a future funding agreement, the clubs have called for him to be sacked and his position appears untenable.The clubs require 14 votes from 26 of the games shareholders - comprising the 16 clubs, the two state bodies and eight commissioners - to enforce change.While its believed that the two clubs owned by the NRL, the Gold Coast and Newcastle, abstained from supporting the motion, it appears clubland has the numbers.Its believed the NSWRL supported the application meaning Grant would need to swing support in his favour to survive.Grant is sccheduled to appear at a press conference on Tuesday morning to celebrate the opening of the Titans new training facility at Parkwood.ddddddddddddHe last week vowed to dig his heels in and announced his ambitions to stay in the job for another five years.Grant fell out of favour with the clubs after he pulled from the table an offer which would fund clubs at 130 per cent of the salary cap from 2018 onwards.It was set to deliver the 16 clubs about $100 million per year.Despite signing a memorandum of understanding last year, the Commission pulled the offer at a chairmans meeting, infuriating club bosses.The NRL argued that it had pressing issues such as declining grassroots participation which needed funding and could no longer afford the deal. 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