Q&A with Greg Johnson

1) As a fan for 40 years, I'm finding it hard to believe that this is really Salford. Can you put your finger on what has changed at the club?

2) We have a tough weekend ahead with Leigh and a rested Catalans team. Has IW spoken about squad rotation? How would you or any of your team mates feel if you were asked to sit a game out as a result?

3) How wide is Marwan's grin at the moment?

How did the team feel last year when we were docked 6 points for infringements two years previous?

How much influence did Tim Sheens have on Training and tactics and how much has changed since he left?

How much has the Million Pound Game had on motivation this year?

Your performances have grown throughout the season with your best in a Red shirt coming against Hull FC, would you say you're a bit of a confidence player?

We noticed you were enjoying The Grand National with Todd Carney on the weekend. What's he brought to the group? How's he settling in?

Who was your rugby hero growing up?

If you could play outside any centre in the world, who would it be?

Hardest opposing winger to tackle?

Any funny/embarrasing rugby related stories you're allowed to share with us?😉

A big thanks to Greg for taking the time to do this for us!

As a fan for 40 years, I'm finding it hard to believe that this is really Salford. Can you put your finger on what has changed at the club?
I think the club has changed as we have kept the same group together now and formed some stability in the squad with players and staff etc. Everyone gets along and we have a real tight nit group here now.

We have a tough weekend ahead with Leigh and a rested Catalans team. Has Ian Watson spoken about squad rotation? How would you or any of your team mates feel if you were asked to sit a game out as a result?
Yes the Easter period is always tough and demanding on the body. Ian Watson hasn't spoke of squad rotation as of yet, as I guess that will be determined how we pull up after Fridays game against Leigh. I think if the boys needed to be rotated, due to how their body feels they would take it alright, but everyone wants to play we just have to be smart with it.

You're going great guns this season on a personal performance level. What do you put this down to?
Thanks. I am just enjoying my rugby at the club and everyone gets along and we have a real tight group now; I think that helps your personal performance when your in a good place.

How did it feel to score the try in the corner to level things up in the million pound game?
It was good to get that try to level things up in the million pound game... it's forgotten about as the drop goal king Gaz stole all my glory! Joking. It was a team effort but was a great feeling to contribute to keeping Salford in the Super League.

How has the Club changed since you signed for us?
The club has changed massively, we have now created a team with players and staff without all the changes. This is good for the group and we have created a real good team spirit within the group.

What areas of your game would you like to improve for yourself personally?
I'd like to keep improving on all areas. You can never be too good at something, always room for improvement.

How fast are you over 100m?
I haven't been timed for a very long time but i ran 11.2 when I was 16.

Who is your biggest RL influence?
My RL influence is Jason Robinson, he was my idol since I was a child.

Who is the toughest tackling opponent?
That's tough but I'd say Harrison Hansen is up there for toughest tackler.

Hardest opposing winger to tackle?
Jermaine Mcgilvary is tough to tackle - he is a strong thing!

Your performances have grown throughout the season with your best in a Red shirt coming against Hull FC, would you say you're a bit of a confidence player?
I wouldn't say I am a confidence player totally, but everyone has that bit in them. I think I am just enjoying rugby and it helps contribute to your footy. Hopefully I just keep getting better and better.

We noticed you were enjoying The Grand National with Todd Carney on the weekend. What's he brought to the group? How's he settling in?
Yes we had a good day. He has settled in well, he is one of the best halves in the game and he has offered us his experience in the game... he can change a game like that. It's good to have him in our squad, offers a lot of depth.

You've played outside a number of different centres at Salford, who do you feel you've had the best partnership with?
All my centre partnerships have been good but me and Kris (Welham) have a good partnership at the moment, we have built a good understanding on how we play.

If you could play outside any centre in the world, who would it be?
I'd have to say Greg Inglis when he is playing centre, I believe he would set me up for a fair few tries!

Who was your rugby hero growing up?
Jason Robinson.

Any funny/embarrasing rugby related stories you're allowed to share with us?
Junior Sa'u has just learnt how to read the English language, he struggles with English vocabulary.

No probs. I'll wait until after the Catalans game before lining up the next Q&A.

Thanks bgm. And thanks to Greg for some interesting answers.