You are right Woltz dilapidated was inaccurate and the wrong choice of words....I'd like to change! it to “weakened” please
Down but not out - It's a long way to the top! if you wanna rock 'n' roll [Ref: AC/DC Australian Rock band] - in crime business
Yes, "weakened" is probably more accurate. Although they weren't quite as weak as they let on.
BTW, love the AC/DC reference. I have much respect for the Aussie music scene. Love some of the newer bands like Cable Ties and Amyl and the Sniffers. And, most of all, Courtney Barnett.