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[Dogzzz of War]

He can defend dude. Problem with his defence is getting isolated on the edge, he always meets his opposite head on. In the middle he would be protected a little more imo.weve made crazier positional changes and this is one worth trying from 14 imo

I disagree.
He will be targeted and will be found out. Does not have the physical attributes or ability to tackle 110kg guys 40+ times a game.

 

[Big M]

Haha I'll pay that. But last week Cogger made 30/34 tackles and Lewis was 26/32. For Lewis apparently being the gun defender I believe Jack gets a raw deal

I’m hearing you ,but what goes unseen is Lewis saves his outside defenders from having to make a choice and does cover when they misread.He has done it consistently and that is why he gets the nod over others.Is it right ? I’m not the coach just an observer.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

I’m hearing you ,but what goes unseen is Lewis saves his outside defenders from having to make a choice and does cover when they misread.He has done it consistently and that is why he gets the nod over others.Is it right ? I’m not the coach just an observer.

Lewis' defence is a myth. Yes he will tackle a big forward running at him but run a more agile bloke and he'll miss or get a legs tackle that usually result in a quick play the ball and the opposition breaking the line somewhere else.

Just look at the stats and Lewis currently has the most try causes and second most line break causes. Wakeham and Cogger on the other thank are yet to register a single one in either department.

Stats are probably inflated due to our left edge being useless and the key issue is more so our overall ability to effectively defend as a unit...but still quite concerning.

 

[Squash the Berries!]

I disagree.
He will be targeted and will be found out. Does not have the physical attributes or ability to tackle 110kg guys 40+ times a game.

Remember a guy called Ewen McGrady.

 

[Big M]

Lewis' defence is a myth. Yes he will tackle a big forward running at him but run a more agile bloke and he'll miss or get a legs tackle that usually result in a quick play the ball and the opposition breaking the line somewhere else.

Just look at the stats and Lewis currently has the most try causes and second most line break causes. Wakeham and Cogger on the other thank are yet to register a single one in either department.

Stats are probably inflated due to our left edge being useless and the key issue is more so our overall ability to effectively defend as a unit...but still quite concerning.

Lol as the saying goes,there are lies,damn lies and then statistics.Lewis is there this week to cover for Averillo as well.Hopefully he doesn’t have to but as a coach I would feel better knowing he is there

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Lol as the saying goes,there are lies,damn lies and then statistics.Lewis is there this week to cover for Averillo as well.Hopefully he doesn’t have to but as a coach I would feel better knowing he is there

And I would feel better with Lewis' contract being torn up and an actual halfback playing halfback

 

[DinkumDog]

I heard the other day from someone that he's gone, wants another coach to develop his progress..plus asking for too many $$ here.
The bloke is generally on the money, although he has had a miss or 2.

See how it plays out.
Would be a shame if at 20 he thinks the world owes him a living, but we’ll see.

 

[Dogzzz of War]

Remember a guy called Ewen McGrady.

What about him ?

 

[Superuber]

Lewis' defence is a myth. Yes he will tackle a big forward running at him but run a more agile bloke and he'll miss or get a legs tackle that usually result in a quick play the ball and the opposition breaking the line somewhere else.

Just look at the stats and Lewis currently has the most try causes and second most line break causes. Wakeham and Cogger on the other thank are yet to register a single one in either department.

Stats are probably inflated due to our left edge being useless and the key issue is more so our overall ability to effectively defend as a unit...but still quite concerning.

Where on earth are these stats?

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Where on earth are these stats?

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/stats/players?sortBy=tries

 

[Squash the Berries!]

What about him ?

Same size as Wakeham and won games via attack.

Its not all about defence is my point.

 

[Kempsey Dog]

I’m hearing you ,but what goes unseen is Lewis saves his outside defenders from having to make a choice and does cover when they misread.He has done it consistently and that is why he gets the nod over others.Is it right ? I’m not the coach just an observer.

Cogger also is the one chasing try scorers to the corner

Lol as the saying goes,there are lies,damn lies and then statistics.Lewis is there this week to cover for Averillo as well.Hopefully he doesn’t have to but as a coach I would feel better knowing he is there

I hope Lewis isn't 'covering' Averillo because that means he will be stifling him in attack aswell ...

 

[Dogzzz of War]

Same size as Wakeham and won games via attack.

Its not all about defence is my point.

So Coggers attack at dummybhalf will never his defensive downsides defending in the middle. Lol.

mgrady was the best attacking player in the comp, sadly Cogger isn’t.

 

[Big M]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/stats/players?sortBy=tries

Stats say that Tolman is our most effective forward.You agree with that to?

 

[dogluva]

If the thread relating to 'Harper out and Goodwin' in is true we won'r see Morgan Harper get a go. Smith is NOT a centre need to go back to the wing and Wakeham needs to get a go. Lewis can only tackle and is not an organiser. We need to learn how to attack pure and simple but we either just don't have the ammunition or those that can make a difference are not getting selected...

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Stats say that Tolman is our most effective forward.You agree with that to?

What stats say he's effective?

 

[Teddybear]

We don't want another mbye on our hands, pay $$ on potential and end up with a silver tongued dud.

See how it plays out.
Would be a shame if at 20 he thinks the world owes him a living, but we’ll see.

 

[Squash the Berries!]

So Coggers attack at dummybhalf will never his defensive downsides defending in the middle. Lol.

mgrady was the best attacking player in the comp, sadly Cogger isn’t.

Sorry thought you were bagging Wakeham.

Can't believe Cogger is being discussed at all.

 

[GA45]

Lewis is crap. If we win it will be because Foran has told Lewis to fuck off. He’s the worse half in the NRL and it’s not even close. Can’t even tackle

 

[piggy]

Lewis is crap. If we win it will be because Foran has told Lewis to fuck off. He’s the worse half in the NRL and it’s not even close. Can’t even tackle

Play Lewis at lock?