Just want to concentrate on Sam Walker for a minute, there's no doubt he's had a great start to his career and looks to be a future super star. I just cant help but think he's been given a free pass into the NRL by all the opposition he's faced to date.
That is, the kid is playing with an incredible amount of confidence and like he's been around for years and on top of the world. I'm yet to see a team or an individual throw something at him and give him real welcome to the nrl and make his life tough.
The kid is 80kgs dripping wet, 18 years old and has played a handfull of games and his halves partner is definitely nothing special meaning Walker is the go to man.
Surely you get a bit physical with him, put some doubt in his mind and really test his 18 year old lightweight frame? Work your attack towards him and wear him out, make his shoulders hurt and make him miss some tackles and dent his confidence. He played a big part in letting in two tries last week and his side wasn't even purposely targeted.
When he's attacking get up in his face and put a shot on him, make him think twice about running the ball. Pressue him when he does his harbour bridge floating ball so he's a chance of stuffing it up.
I just feel every Roosters game I've watched, opposition treat him with way to much respect like he's a 300 game legend who can pull a rabit from a hat. And because of that he's not afraid to pull the trigger because hes not scared to fail or get hurt.
He needs to be put back in his place and given a genuine welcome to first grade. He's leading their try assists so give his confidence a big dent and you give yourself a chance at least.
