Agree above.
Wakey wanted griffin for this season and griffin wanted to go and FC didn’t want him.
Then it wouldn’t make sense for the club to pay off his contract.
That’s what I was inferring on my initial post

I still hope we get more of an explanation off Smith to why he has been released now.

Can't imagine much more will be said.

Nor should it be. Its a club internal matter and they don't owe us an explanation.

I agree.

Hopefully an overseas signing to come in with immediate affect

I agree completely with that but we're so light in the pack.
Hopefully released to free up funds to re-sign Savelio and allow further signings for next year.

Like to see Staveley being given an opportunity but if we are pushing for a play-off place I feel we need another backrower especially with Savelio's injury record.

I can't see anything other than a money decision, had plenty of opportunities to play Staverley, this week or in front of Lovodua.

Hopefully Staverley gets a good run in the side and we can see what he can do.

I'm hopeful we bring Litten back too (apparently played well for the reserves), but think Shaul will get the nod.

I'm gutted about this, one of my favourite players of the last few years.

I’m not sure how I feel re Griffin as on the one hand he has been one of our better and most consistent players at times as was the case before his injury. Then on the other hand rumour of not seeing eye to eye with previous coach and sone truly awful efforts.
This season he has probably been our best and most effective SR so that colours judgement as fans a little. I wonder with his outbursts this season whether he has wanted to be at the club or felt wanted, who knows. That said what we do know as fans is that we have been crying out for an experienced coach who was prepared to make the hard & tough decisions & change the culture & mentality within the players.
For too long the club has been too sentimental and finally we are making decisions based on evidence of attitude & willingness to improve and give that extra 1%.
AP has finally got a coach in that meets the needs/requirements and has thankfully given his full support to the right coach this time.

I wish Josh all the best for his future and thank him for his efforts in the success he was a part of and now look forward to the future.

Yeah I get it's probably the right decision overall. But I loved him as an FC player.

Short and sweet from the club, very similar to the Connor announcement. Best of luck Josh, you won a cup medal and should have got more, no doubt Bonaire will be stalking you on the Wakey forum if don’t perform.

Short and sweet message from Griffin also .

Yup, says it all.
Sad to see him go, but that's life.
Really good for us when injury clear.