This is nothing against Russell - I really like him, wholehearted unassuming player and I’ve learned to love him….but…..6/7 years ago he epitomised to me what was wrong with the last couple of seasons of Smiths tenure. We were a scoot-a-thon side and it was horrible to watch, really horrible. Now we see Russell as invaluable due to his metre eating. Super League was always heading this way but it’s hitting rock bottom. Wigan are lauding King and Miski for their ‘gains’, think of the centres and wingers we were watching 10-15 years ago….makes me weep.
Conclusion - I just want to see more of the Connor Wrench’s of this game.