His passing game needs work for sure. I'll be content if he just ever decided to run with it! If Lewis had Coggers running game he'd be a rep calibre half.He he learnt how to pass a ball to his backrower yet???
True, should re-sign Elliott, Montoya and Holland asap also.We whinge about players that dont wanna play for the club this kid is happy here and he didn’t play games with other clubs he just re signed with us he should be supported and applauded,yes hes not cronk but fmd hes only young and still learning but tackles like a truck good on him
According to some, he prefers to play reserve grade rather than play other positionsHe's here for 2 more years. Even if he's not making a huge impact as a half, I think he may find a new position somewhere due to his defensive ability.
I'm happy to reserve judgement on him. It's up to him to show his ability frequently enough to win his place in the team.
It's all good to be able to tackle but to win games you also need halves who can put on points .. that's the conversation you want going on about your halves NOT how well they can tackle and defend.We whinge about players that dont wanna play for the club this kid is happy here and he didn’t play games with other clubs he just re signed with us he should be supported and applauded,yes hes not cronk but fmd hes only young and still learning but tackles like a truck good on him
Hes young and learning fyiIt's all good to be able to tackle but to win games you also need halves who can put on points .. that's the conversation you want going on about your halves NOT how well they can tackle and defend.
Funny we win alot when lewis plays mmm maybe because defence is importantTrue, should re-sign Elliott, Montoya and Holland asap also.
And what about the start of the season? Pfft. The bulk of the wins are from the backend of both seasons when the boys are playing pressure efree footy, simple as that. He can't run and he can't ball play, the last time he put a forward into a gap was probably 2018 with Martin ffs. Nobody made a serious offer for him at all.Funny we win alot when lewis plays mmm maybe because defence is important
Does it matter what position a great player plays? Ennis wasn't the best hooker but he was a great player, Lewis is the sameI think he meant to say average halves, but GREAT halves are deff the diff, in our situation we haven’t had a GREAT 7 for many years.! Not a staple anyway.
They also replaced tedesco with michael gordonReplacing Pearce with Cronk turned out to be a stupid move by the roosters didn't it.
No but he's been working on the outside inside play to Tolman and has perfected the no look cut out ball to the linesman.He he learnt how to pass a ball to his backrower yet???
I think strike players can improve their halves game more then vice versaGood halves can provide a platform for moderately talented players to shine though. Looking at the best moments Foran had this year shows that a half with the ability to attract defence and get a good ball away can give players an easier route to the tryline. I hated Jamie Soward, but his kicking game provided the backs at Saint George with both great field position and scoring opportunities in an otherwise boring team. Someone like Cronk with both the passing and kicking game as well as the instinctive ability to read the game and make the right decisions has given every side he's played in a huge advantage.
Strike players are great to have. But good halves can virtually make moderately talented players look far better.
I know Lewis has to work on his attack ahead of this season. His debut games were good from an attacking perspective. I'm not sure if the combination of having a new baby and a couple of injuries sapped confidence or his focus. But he seemed less impressive. I hope he gets back on track with it. I think that Cogger had a more rounded game last year and Lewis. With Foran out long term, he'll probably have more chances to show the club if he should be in the starting lineup.
Managing great talent is easy as pissNot really mate.. what's a business without a manager?
Doesnt have to be a fullback. The more strike you got the better. Taumalolos a strike player and plays at lockThat player being the fullback. If you got a gun fullback the team usually goes well. Best teams over last decade storm and roosters have had 2 of the best fullbacks around in a long time.
Totally agree and they compliment each other you cant have 2 halves the sameI’m more excited and have hope in wakeham shining this year.
On the back of some extra training with shifty and external help from gws kicking coaches I expect him to take another step up.
he should play half and Lewis 6
That’s the best we got at this time
Lewis is a 6 not 7
Second receiver at best in attack
Brilliant defence
And together they won 2 premierships.They also replaced tedesco with michael gordon