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I think having Lewis doing the bulk of the general field kicking will allow Foran to more concentrate on his edge and save his Hammies for taking on the line. If we can have the runners pushing up with him on his edge I expect we will see more chances down that side than this last season. With the kicking responsibilities away from Foran he will also more likely last for longer too.
Also having Lewis as the general field kicker will give us more options on the last as early in the season last year with Foran in the Halves and Mbye at the back Mbye would often need to place himself for taking the kick rather than in the backline creating an overlap. I think Foran and Lewis in the Halves with someone capable out the back will be better for our overall balance in attack.
What does concern me though, is if the extra pressure on Lewis does compromise his kicking game we don't really have a solid alternative. We really need a DH with a good kicking game.
Also having Lewis as the general field kicker will give us more options on the last as early in the season last year with Foran in the Halves and Mbye at the back Mbye would often need to place himself for taking the kick rather than in the backline creating an overlap. I think Foran and Lewis in the Halves with someone capable out the back will be better for our overall balance in attack.
What does concern me though, is if the extra pressure on Lewis does compromise his kicking game we don't really have a solid alternative. We really need a DH with a good kicking game.