Monday, May 10, 2004
Wagon should replace Lockyer: Wally Lewis
Wally Lewis has stated his belief that Daniel Wagon should be the player Queensland selectors should go for at five-eighth now that Darren Lockyer is out injured.
Lewis said that while Wagon has "displayed better form in previous years", he played well against the Cowboys and wouldn't let Queensland down.
"He is a very strong defender, and defence is going to be such an important part of the game as it always is.
Claiming his "past performances for Queensland would suggest he is up to it for sure", Lewis said Wagon's case would be strengthened if Shaun Timmins was chosen at five-eighth.
"Timmins is a very big bloke and very hard to contain but Wagon would be one player who would be able to control him defensively."
Lewis said that while Wagon has "displayed better form in previous years", he played well against the Cowboys and wouldn't let Queensland down.
"He is a very strong defender, and defence is going to be such an important part of the game as it always is.
Claiming his "past performances for Queensland would suggest he is up to it for sure", Lewis said Wagon's case would be strengthened if Shaun Timmins was chosen at five-eighth.
"Timmins is a very big bloke and very hard to contain but Wagon would be one player who would be able to control him defensively."
