hackenbush
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At the game, there was a noticeable change in tactics. Lewis was generally the first receiver, no longer a forward. ( except for charges directly from the ruck) This allowed runners like Elliott, Corey etc to take runs much wider. Opposition no longer can compress their defensive lines in the middle of the field. This has resulted in better ruck meters, making defensive lines work harder, allowing runners more space. Elliott, Jackson & co are making more line breaks (or half beaks ) then before. Added benefit of Lewis tackling like a demon. Foran is generally playing wider, also on either side of the ruck. This is the reason why Pay has not selected Cogger. He plays a style more like Foran, not as suited for the more traditional half back roles. This seem evident when both Remis Smith's & DWZ were off the field at the same time. Pay did not want to move Lewis from that close to the ruck position.