Luke Lewis Appreciation Thread

[griffo346]

your a merkin pantha tonarm did nothing wrong there you dipshit

 

[franklin2323]

How Creagh started over him I will never know. The c will just top off his career

 

[Munky]

I'm going to be honest here.

When he signed for Souths in 2008 I wasn't to upset. His form over the preceding few years was hot and cold at best and his best performances came on the wing.

After signing with them he was moved to halfback and showed us what he could do.

Thank god we ended up keeping him since he has become the heart and soul of our team and should be for about another 5 seasons.

Since 2008 he has become close to the best backrower in the game. Gallen would be his main rival but they are totally different players and I believe Lewis is more of a match winner.

 

[GongPanther]

When he pulled out of the bunnies deal ( we all know the real reason)

You better refresh my memory Dave.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Thanks for bumping this thread Doomednow.

I will say it now. He will retire the greatest ever Panther.

Brandy currently holds that title, but in 5 years time Lewis will eclipse him.

 

[Panfas]

 

[natheel]

Love the bloke! Should never be left out of the nsw side ever and should be starting over Ben creagh!!!!!

 

[griffo346]

all luke needs now is to captain his club and then the state

 

[Doomednow]

I remember when I heard he was going to Souths. Couldn't believe it, and was extremely relieved when he stayed. Didn't realise just how great he would turn out though.

I'm not sure he will get a start. A lot of the praise for him from the media has been about how he adds "spark" from the bench and how great that is. Which is unfortunate.

 

[campbo]

Just found this thread and have to agree he will the greatest ever Panther when he hangs em up. Hopefully he stays injury free and can also become the first Panther to crack 300 which he has been quoted as saying it is a long term personal goal.

The only NSW player current QLD'ers openly admit they hate seeing on the team sheet.

 

[roofromoz]

Absolute certainty surely to be the 2012 captain. He's the heart and soul of the club.

 

[roofromoz]

and to think that mini bus had him playing half back a couple of years ago?

Put it this way - he wasn't the worst halfback we've had in the last 5 or so years.

 

[Panther_Brendo]

Luke Lewis is such a great player and a born leader. He represents the club very well and does nothing wrong both on and off the field.

That tackle in the second State of Origin sums up his career very well.

 

[Panther_Daz]

...and now he is the Captain

 

[Fibroman]

Lewie and Gowie and my 2 favourite players of all time. Lewie had to be captain. Just think, we nearly let him go to Souths a few years ago.

 

[Mr Angry]

I would have been happy to see Luke NSW captain last year. That ship sailed, Gallen grabbed with both hands..Like gal, Luke will be a certainty for NSW, vc I say. Penrith after all is in NSW, and Luke bleeds for Pennies, NSW, AUS. Quality person.

 

[Doomednow]

Just want to bump this for another great origin performance. Please bring that form back to club games. He's an absolute animal when he's fired up.

 

[Panther_Daz]

I honestly think this Origin series cements him in the top 5 most respected NRL players.

 

[abpanther]

That forward pass was pretty bad though

 

[age.s]

He shouldn't be required to throw half field passes. We were woefully disorganized in the halves (the difference between the teams in the end), and Lewis having to improv as playmaker is evidence of that.

Those three tackles where he shot out of marker to get the guy taking the hit up was just phenominal footy. He'd just come on and it was obvious he was itching to get stuck in. Not sure how many non Panthers noticed but just shows how committed the bloke is. He's incredible when fired up.