Re: Chris Annakin : Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:34 pm
PopTart wrote:
Lampy didn't play wide though he went straight through the middle.
In the modern game he would be a world class Hooker in my opinion. Many people talk about Annakin the same way because of his stature but the difference is Lampkowski was a an England Rugby Union scrum half. He had incredibly accurate distribution as well as power in a small frame.
Annakin does have that level of skill.
It would have been interesting if he'd played Hooker in that under 19s team but I think that shop has sailed now as that role is too important to try someone out.
In the modern game he would be a world class Hooker in my opinion. Many people talk about Annakin the same way because of his stature but the difference is Lampkowski was a an England Rugby Union scrum half. He had incredibly accurate distribution as well as power in a small frame.
Annakin does have that level of skill.
It would have been interesting if he'd played Hooker in that under 19s team but I think that shop has sailed now as that role is too important to try someone out.
Sorry to correct you PT but Lampy scored many tries 'wide out' although it's correct to say he ran straight and hard at times.
I did hint in my post that Anakin could have been coached a little in that role, what level of skill Anakin has I have no idea because he has been used for a long as I can remember, down the middle.
You're right though about Lampy in todays game. I wish we had him now!