Kick it to Lomax, Kick it to Lomax!

I have nothing but respect for Zac. I said when we signed him he was a very big part of our future and I stand by it. Yes, he has some faults in his game, particularly his defensive reads, but his effort and output is simply gobsmacking. I also truly respect Moses and his kicking game. Why oh why, does the team persist with this kick it to Lomax, kick it to Lomax approach. Yes, Zac has scored some brilliant tries using this approach, but it has been demonstrated for many weeks now, that it has been well and truly worked out by opposition teams and defended accordingly. Why are Moses and Ryles persisting with this tactic on such a relentless basis? It is not working as a percentage play. Variety is the spice of life and variety is what places defences in two minds. Look at the tries we have scored or the pressure we have created when we do rarely utilise the chip and chase behind the line, the grubber into the in goal. This team needs to learn that with variety comes doubt and it also enables the team to build pressure rather than turning over possession.It has been frustrating me all season. Why can't Ryles see this?EE

"Gus says no issues, these sprays can happen at training, pre season- Gallen mentioned JT was ruthless on players on players not getting into position, running a wrong line etc at rep level storm in a tea cup."

"Most of the kicks we're putting up for Lomax aren't real attacking opportunities, it's just his willingness to compete that allows him to get there and turn them into one. The strike rate is fairly low but there's really not much to lose in most…"

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