Personally, if I was a juror, I would vote for someone like Russell every time. I really enjoy watching smart, strategic players in this game, which has been really lacking this season, and quite frankly, it has been lacking ever since Heroes vs. Villains (unless you count Boston Rob's 'Buddy System' as a great strategic move
).
I get quite irritated when someone like Sandra lies on the beach for 39 days and gets awarded a million dollars for it, but unfortunately that's how the game works!
(Although I won't comment on Sandra's first season, as I haven't seen it.)
That's just my personal thoughts!