definately a backward step but there could be some truth here as Radford has said many times he likes Russell because he makes metres from the play the ball.
Just dont get this blinkered part of Radfords coaching that your a good player if you make metres from the play the ball.

yeah, so blinkered we've won back to back CC's and finished in the semi's. I have been Radford's biggest critic on the past, but he clearly knows what he's doing...

Maybe so but what I do notice about Griffin is his switching off and lack of commitment in defence.

It is costing us.

He made no effort to tackle Webster at Cas and he had a free run to the posts for a crucial try just before half-time.

At Salford the crucial try came when Johnson made a break from dummy half because Griffin at marker switched off and made no effort to tackle him.

He needs to greatly improve that side of his game.

Yes but that team included Gaz Ellis,Watts and Fonua
At the moment we are miles away from those performances on the field

Salford match emphasised the fact that games are won in the forwards.
With Watts gone, Mini & Washy likely to go later this year plus Kelly, imo were gonna need a prop, second row and a new half (to help inject some more guile into this team).
Dropping one of Fash, Masi, Lane or Turgut into our gameday 17 is great but playing a few of these lads all at once against a rugged and experienced pack will see us over-run like we were on Friday. Any new forwards need to be a bit nasty as we're just too nice at the moment! Maybe it's also time to replace Talanoa with some real pace next year as we're too predictable and maybe teams have worked us out (not that difficult)!
Bit early to write us off just yet this year but all teams need to morph and evolve as they go along to offer new and different threats.

I get the feeling Sneyd maybe overawed by Connor hence poor communication

We had a replacement in Rawsthorne but we let him go

yes but Radford has an ace up his sleeve With take the ball up a few metres Russell

Does he, any quotes from Radford about signing him, or are you just using a rumour to have a dig at Radford?

no and yes
wouldnt be very happy to see the club sign Russell.We dont need any more utility players.

Griffin admitted he was lazy at the beginning of the season
Leopards never change their spots and what I can only assume we’re seeing is the laziness that never really goes away

We don't play to griffin's strengths. He needs quick ball to give him space to work in but he rarely gets it. He isn't a 2nd rower either