Ultimately, that is indeed the issue. There were plenty of klaxons going off when it was announced we were signing him, and they don't appear to have quietened down in the subsequent months. That article is tongue in cheek, but there's a lot of truth bubbling away beneath the surface, I suspect.

I've always liked Ratchford at centre, but the problem we have is Russell is completely shot under the high ball. All well and good he is good at running it back but he as to catch it first, as it is right now Ratchford as to stay fullback.

Absolutely 100% this you can't fault his effort but Russell under that high ball will get picked out every time he's not even immune to it at winger either against teams with a proper offensive kicking game

The saying goes...



A big good un always beats a small good un!

Well we'll get Lineham in a boxing ring with Chris Riley, he'll still be a poop winger

....his career does seem to be on the ropes!