Gidley has played in the halves most of this season and Patton is developing. And Russell is our best FB.

That's the very reason he isn't in a "premier" position as he can fill in. I had him down as FB when he kept Hodgson at bay at the end of his time with us, but, have to agree with LOngbarn's assessment

He can also be very lethargic with his running from our line. The difference when Russell plays is huge, Russell just needs to do have an hour training every day for a few weeks under the high bomb with Hill Westwood and Dodds sprinting at him and he'll be right. We can easily be on the 30m line by tackle1 when Russell plays.

"that" pass back inside for the try was sublime! I think he will ultimately develop into a classic loose forward, if they ever come back into fashion. Maybe the reduction in replacements will aid this.

I'm afraid he frightens me in defence when at full back. He's too casual moving to the ball and his carry with the ball dangling loosely from one arm is a vary nasty habit. He is superb player but I think we should forget full back.