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Outside of the 50 metre penalty, which had Walters going down as if he was smashed by a battering ram, I though Lewis did his job well tonight.  He was part of a backline that dominated and he played his role with minimal fuss.  

43 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Cooked.

Rubbish! Played well except for one undisciplined act

5 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

Outside of the 50 metre penalty, which had Walters going down as if he was smashed by a battering ram, I though Lewis did his job well tonight.  He was part of a backline that dominated and he played his role with minimal fuss.  

The backline didn’t have to do anything because the ball never went down there without Sandilands and Fyfe.

On top of that the Fremantle forwards are all no-names anyway.

Lewis constantly falls over, panics under pressure and struggles to bend down to pick up the ball. That 50 metre penalty was a disgrace, especially from someone supposed to be a leader.

8 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

Outside of the 50 metre penalty, which had Walters going down as if he was smashed by a battering ram, I though Lewis did his job well tonight.  He was part of a backline that dominated and he played his role with minimal fuss.  

The missed punch of the ball that went for a deliberate when it was 3 on 1 was one of softest things I've seen on a footy field this year.

Of course Derm and the rest of the crew covered for him but any Demon fan who has been watching closely knows he was afraid to gather that ball and to get tackled.

1 minute ago, Clint Bizkit said:

The backline didn’t have to do anything because the ball never went down there without Sandilands and Fyfe.

On top of that the Fremantle forwards are all no-names anyway.

Lewis constantly falls over, panics under pressure and struggles to bend down to pick up the ball. That 50 metre penalty was a disgrace, especially from someone supposed to be a leader.

First two lines are fluff.  He is generally pretty good regardless of the opposition.  

And I rarely see Lewis panic with the ball in hand.  He isn't quick and he should keep his feet a little more often, but panic isn't something I see him do.  

The 50 metre penalty shouldn't have been given.  Any player with more than pea heart would have kept on running.  Walters, however, milked it and suck the umpire in.

3 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

The missed punch of the ball that went for a deliberate when it was 3 on 1 was one of softest things I've seen on a footy field this year.

Of course Derm and the rest of the crew covered for him but any Demon fan who has been watching closely knows he was afraid to gather that ball and to get tackled.

Your thoughts on his performance on irrelevant to me now.  You're so fixated on potting the bloke that it overtakes any form of rational thought on the matter.

20 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

The backline didn’t have to do anything because the ball never went down there without Sandilands and Fyfe.

On top of that the Fremantle forwards are all no-names anyway.

Lewis constantly falls over, panics under pressure and struggles to bend down to pick up the ball. That 50 metre penalty was a disgrace, especially from someone supposed to be a leader.

So it’s Lewis’s turn this week? Last week was OMac, there’s always someone on the hate list 

Edited July 7, 20186 yr by davo

He's fine with ball in hand, a complete liability when it's loose. Time for the old face-saving mystery injury.

2 minutes ago, Supermercado said:

He's fine with ball in hand, a complete liability when it's loose. Time for the old face-saving mystery injury.

hair loss ?

Not going to happen guys until someone at VFL level pushes him out and that isn't happening as far as I can see.

More the pity ..not because of any loss of form but it has been so obvious that his place and that of Vince is up for grabs.

Getting to the stage where we may need to trade for his replacement come seasons end.

Hunt or Wagner anyone ? They certainly don't cut it at present.

He has been good this year tbh, although his lack of discipline for a player of his experience is unforgivable. It potentially cost us 4 points in round 1, and he still hasn't learnt.

9 hours ago, Clint Bizkit said:

The backline didn’t have to do anything because the ball never went down there without Sandilands and Fyfe.

On top of that the Fremantle forwards are all no-names anyway.

Lewis constantly falls over, panics under pressure and struggles to bend down to pick up the ball. That 50 metre penalty was a disgrace, especially from someone supposed to be a leader.

Agree. When he realises he can’t contest he chooses to fall over.

MFC will get him to 300 games.

Assistant coaching role in 2019.

2 hours ago, Forest Demon said:

He has been good this year tbh, although his lack of discipline for a player of his experience is unforgivable. It potentially cost us 4 points in round 1, and he still hasn't learnt.

It's a sound approach - carry him to 300 , cost us some games - sounds fair to the team (if that is indeed what is happening)

Half-paced, half-arsed half the time. Often plays with the urgency of Watts without the footskill or discipline.

I like his mongrel. Every good side has more than one. Without him we would only have Viney. 

The title of this thread is quite possibly the most inaccurate & inappropriate in all my time at Demonland.  It has gone on for far too long and is quite frankly demeaning to the Demonland brand. Please close it down. 

I still think the positives far outweigh the negatives.

And he is a scapegoat right now for our issues. 

Our mids are frontrunners and until they work hard back against good teams - we are nowhere. It has little to do with Jordan Lewis.

PS. I appreciate what Lewis has done the last 2 years - he has almost directly filled the role of two of our most important players the last two years; Viney and Lever. And as @america de cali points out - and we need - he is very unMelbourne in his demeanour...

12 hours ago, Wiseblood said:

Outside of the 50 metre penalty, which had Walters going down as if he was smashed by a battering ram, I though Lewis did his job well tonight.  He was part of a backline that dominated and he played his role with minimal fuss.  

Didn't put his body behind the ball a couple of times and hacked at it, but agree he was good and was clearly the backline general.

8 hours ago, goodwindees said:

The title of this thread is quite possibly the most inaccurate & inappropriate in all my time at Demonland.  It has gone on for far too long and is quite frankly demeaning to the Demonland brand. Please close it down. 

or simply change the title.

On 6/28/2018 at 1:19 PM, demoniac said:

I don't deny that Lewis has footy smarts but in 2018 AFL footy demands a minimum level of athleticism.  Lewis does not reach that level. I can't see him matching up with either Butler or Caddy. Butler in particular would be way to nimble for Lewis. If he played on Caddy he'd have to be an accountable man on man defender rather than an inside mid transplanted to  quarterback of the half back in twilight  of career. 

Start a new topic? Lewis for 2IC to the Head Coach? Lewis retires, takes on a senior coaching role with Dees? Lewis oversights Dees' game day tactics? 

1 hour ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Start a new topic? Lewis for 2IC to the Head Coach? Lewis retires, takes on a senior coaching role with Dees? Lewis oversights Dees' game day tactics? 

"Is Lewis the right guy ..."  

Edited July 8, 20186 yr by John Demonic

22 hours ago, Wiseblood said:

Outside of the 50 metre penalty, which had Walters going down as if he was smashed by a battering ram, I though Lewis did his job well tonight.  He was part of a backline that dominated and he played his role with minimal fuss.  

I would be mortified if the Lever-less defence also had Lewis out. Maturity and a cool head needed and given his limitations sometimes Lewis does that role very well. Same for Bernie.  They will help the transition with Oscar  this year and one or both should be mandatory at present.

Lever BTW seems to becoming a Ch 7 darling and was great with Daisy on their Sunday show today. Future skipper for sure.

If he anything he's cool under pressure and often makes good decisions when the heats on.
The rest ...... Been there, done that and don't care no more.

 

12 hours ago, goodwindees said:

Jordan Lewis has gone on for far too long and is quite frankly demeaning to the Demonland brand. Please close him down. 

Fantastic post.

12 hours ago, america de cali said:

I like his mongrel. Every good side has more than one. Without him we would only have Viney. 

What mongrel? A cheap shot 50 that didn't hurt and cost a goal is not mongrel. Neither is looking to hack the ball off the ground or punch it wildly because you won't put your body on the line.

We need mongrel for sure. But it comes from the players who are willing to go when it's their turn.

I'd like to see Vanders in the team for just that reason, but otherwise Lewis isn't provide any form of intimidation when he's the one who's running scared