I’m sure griffin took some artistic licence in saying his role and impact were greater than they were. But who wouldn’t do that when they’ve just been sacked and are trying to pump their own tyres up to get another gig.
I tend to think griffin is a bit of a merkin of a coach, but I also tend to think that Gus is a gaslighting, narcissistic, egomaniac and would be an absolute nightmare for a coach to work under. He’s burnt everyone over the years...literally everyone...from the roosters to the panthers.
If he has burnt everyone, why is it that he was one of only 25 people invited the the Rooster Chairman's dinner the other night?
If he has burnt everyone, why was he asked to talk to the players before State of Origin 2?
Surely we all realise that this game is fueled by agenda and loathing. The biggest problem with the game isn't Gus, it is people like Rothfield who love to find any reason to stick the knife into things that suits his agenda.
Gould isn't perfect but he is playing in an environment that forces you to say and do things that the normal person doesn't have to contend with.