What an exceptional talent he is. Very impressive last night

After getting caught by Mamo in the first half I didn’t expect him to round him like he did for the full length effort.

He timed his evasive jump to perfection.

He’s a very exciting prospect who is only going to get better the more he plays.

The first time he didn't lift his legs the second time he learned, this lad is more than replacing Tom I'd say it got it to be better than him just in fitness.
we need a better contract on this lad

Tbf to Murphy the bounce of the ball of the first run where Mamo caught him was really low and awkward, thought he did phenomenal to take it so cleanly. That slowed him down, if it was a fortunate bounce and clean take I think he’d of skinned Mamo first up. The second try I’ve seen him score a few like that in the academy, with one at Sandal RU against Warrington academy being a peach too. Nice to see him doing it in the big boy league.

I’d say his defence is far superior to Johnstones at this stage. He’s made some big plays already. Big try saving tackle on Faraimo just before half time.

Spot on bounce of ball did slow him down ,also agree about is tackling. Looks like a great prospect

I think Kershaw too needs praise. First SL game back after an ACL injury, looked really strong and quick, kept Olpherts quiet. Good lad

Hes going to be better than tom his defence already is

Agreed, made good meters and perhaps one small error , not sure, but a great return.

No he's not. Sorry but you're wrong.

I honestly don't like comparing players, especially new versus established, its pointless.

I do agree his defence is a big plus. However he hasn't got TJ's instinct or natural ability if you take away the pace (and we know how quickly that can go) and I will bet your house he will not be as prolific. However he's spot on for us.

I suspect you are biased as you will know the lad. I to am biased as I was definitely the first on here to sing his praises, not much over a year ago, which is an amazing rise! However I have to be honest if Tom hadn't been injured half his career we wouldn't even be having this conversation.

Lets not over burden the lad with expectations and let's not degrade a genuine Trinity superstar and legend. Lewis will find his own way in the game, he doesn't need to be compared to TJ, two very different players.

He looks a special talent. Was impressed with Kershaw too.

We have really missed Kershaw out with an ACL but the wing spot is his to lose again after last night.

Murphy ever since watching him in the academy last year I’ve been singing his praises and could tell he would make the grade. He was head and shoulders the best winger in the academy competition last year for sure.

I still can’t believe we have been running with a left edge of a 19/20 year old who between them at season start had 4 superleague appearances between them! These lads have a big future BUT they need the games they’re currently getting to keep developing thier games further.

Lewis is an out and out winger of the old school.

Kershaw is clearly a decent winger but his gift is as a yardage maker, he hurts his opponents, he simply never goes backwards.

We need both and we have them.

This has been an awful season and despite the attempts of a certain poster to point score it could still end up being the worst ever - relegation.

The one shining light has been the continual development of youngsters.

Staying or going Batchelor has stepped up a notch.

Crowther has improved again.

Hall, what can you say, a total find.

Murphy and Kershaw, already noted.

Aydin getting game time, even at Leeds.

Eseh looking good at Fev and so on.

It takes time for a well run Academy to really start producing in quantity and quality but we are getting there. At some point we will get our version of the golden generation if we stay the course this season.

Agree with all of that to be honest. It’s just a matter of time for these players to mature properly. Hopefully time we can continue to give them by staying up.

Batchelor should have always been playing right second row for me. He’s taken a while to get to the player he is but he’s certainly looking like a good SL player now.

I’m excited for the future and the academy is certainly the way to go for teams with limited budget like us.