Lewis has been ok so far.

My concern is that I can't see him playing out that 3 year contract in the 1s. He is an automatic selection this season, but with a fit and developing list he is going to be pushed for games next season. As for the season after....he will be like Garland. On the list but playing in the twos as depth to cover injuries.

If he can work on minimising a few costly turnovers and brain explosions, such as the stupid 50 or dumb push to Petrie, he'd be an outstanding pick up. Still very valuable, especially for the experience he brings, just prone to some poor decisions at times.

Will be interesting to see if he's worth it in the final year of his contract.

I think the kind of marshalling and leadership he brings is something that's been sorely lacking for over over a decade. For that reason alone he has been invaluable. 

Lewis does a lot of the little things that aren't on stat sheets. 

We seem better with him. Enough for mine.

Fumbly contributions but was in everything. I thought a number of our boys were fumbly and nervous around the footy - Hunt, Salem, Tyson, and a couple others.

Brave win considering all that we didn't have going for us - but Lewis contributed.

Kane Cornes just tore into him on the Sunday footy show. Bit rich from a pea heart like him.

Don't know why Cornes chooses one isolated act. I guess that's what he's paid to do. 

Im happy with Lewis.

But more importantly I reckon Goodwin may have more knowledge than both of us. 

38 minutes ago, danielE288 said:

Kane Cornes just tore into him on the Sunday footy show. Bit rich from a pea heart like him.

Cornes pffffffft....too much WestvEnd 

Most biased contender ever

2 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Cornes pffffffft....too much WestvEnd 

Most biased contender ever

Yeah Cornes is trying to make a name for himself in the media by taking potshots at better players than him. Sad really.

 

In saying that, Jordan does need to wipe out those small ill-disciplined acts from his game, as they could cost us wins if he keeps it up.

Jordan earnt his pay last night. He was never far from the ball. 

Workman like yes, but we are a far more aggressive and desperate side with him out there. 

I know someone who did quite a lot of leadership work at Melbourne this pre season. He does a lot of this work in sporting team, not just AFL. His advice was back in February if picking a Captain Lewis was miles in front of others and one of the best astute leadership candidates he had ever seen.

 

happy to have him as a Demon.

He had some key touches at the end but this wasn't a good game for Lewis. He wasnt the only one down yesterday but we win nevertheless.

He is mostly an outside mid who sits off the play while the Olivers, Tysons and Vineys get it out.He then distributes. He is also that spare man sometimes at half back.

His link kicking / handball is pretty good but his ability to impact enough contests is limited - by speed and endurance relative to younger players. I get his "leadership" and structuring (? - getting the zone in place I suppose) but wonder what we give up for that element that can be provided by other leaders and players.

 

5 hours ago, dino rover said:

He had some key touches at the end but this wasn't a good game for Lewis. He wasnt the only one down yesterday but we win nevertheless.

He is mostly an outside mid who sits off the play while the Olivers, Tysons and Vineys get it out.He then distributes. He is also that spare man sometimes at half back.

His link kicking / handball is pretty good but his ability to impact enough contests is limited - by speed and endurance relative to younger players. I get his "leadership" and structuring (? - getting the zone in place I suppose) but wonder what we give up for that element that can be provided by other leaders and players.

 

Going against the grain here then I guess, but I think some of his work in tight to get the ball out of the contest has been excellent.

 

This is obviously becoming a tedious weekly ritual  re the discussion around Lewis. Let's remember he is virtually a free agent and receiving a salary not that much more than,what is now,the AFL average. He has performed as most have expected-high possessions,inside and a calming influence. None of us can measure the leadership qualities he brings.I suspect excellent.Over & out on this repetitive topic from me.

Don't forget our winning ratio with Lewis in the side vs out. It's something like 80% vs 20%. That my friends, should be all that matters.

I felt that 50m penalty, while silly, was extremely soft and when people talk about Oliver taking a dive they should take a good hard look at how others fall easily from contact after marks. 

He didn't have a good overall night but he was important in the final quarter. 

Blokes walk taller with Lewis by their side.  

1 hour ago, martin said:

This is obviously becoming a tedious weekly ritual  re the discussion around Lewis. Let's remember he is virtually a free agent and receiving a salary not that much more than,what is now,the AFL average. He has performed as most have expected-high possessions,inside and a calming influence. None of us can measure the leadership qualities he brings.I suspect excellent.Over & out on this repetitive topic from me.

Really? And you can verify this by...?

What bull [censored]

Played 10 games for us, we've won 8. 

No coincidence.

The blokes a winner and we are a significantly better team when he plays

Lewis was involved in many important handball chains (no way ring a rosy). On the other hand he fumbled, fell over, didn't put his head over it at least once and gave away a stupid 50.  It's a fascinating mix of gòod and bad.

He marked the last play inside defensive 50.  Critics like TGR and BB will say "coincidence".  Happy coincidence.

Edited June 25, 20177 yr by Fifty-5

 Just watched the replay and JL had a lot of slick handballs in traffic I didn't notice last night live. Cane Cornes had a point but it's not a big deal. 

MFC knew what they were getting.  Was almost the steal of the draft.  Three years but doubt he is expected to play in the firsts for more than 1 1/2.  Worth that to secure him.  Week to week, like most players, his performance will vary.  However, I am happy we got him, and watching him direct and structure on the field, hop in and distribute, and still put his body into contests, think we are getting value.

compare what he brings compared to H.....

Cannot do a connection, other than what has been visible, but i think ANB and particularly Dom Tyson are  tougher at the contest because of JL's presence. Overall the improvement at the bounce, in my opinion has just got better/harder every week for four consecutive weeks even with Chunk missing this week.

9 hours ago, danielE288 said:

Kane Cornes just tore into him on the Sunday footy show. Bit rich from a pea heart like him.

LOL, the Cornes family are the softest ever. 

Didnt his mum sue Mick Molloy for some harmless joke?

13 hours ago, Adzman said:

Lewis has been ok so far.

My concern is that I can't see him playing out that 3 year contract in the 1s. He is an automatic selection this season, but with a fit and developing list he is going to be pushed for games next season. As for the season after....he will be like Garland. On the list but playing in the twos as depth to cover injuries.

Just like buddy will.  Key players are worth the pay.  Has Lewis already payed his way, this year?