LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
Lewis Lauds Crichton's Origin Game I Performance
True Blue Luke Lewis has praised NSW Blues centre Stephen Crichton, calling him "the best defensive centre he's ever seen" after Crichton's impressive showing in Game I of the State of Origin series.
Crichton effectively contained Queensland centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and contributed to the game's scoring by assisting Zac Lomax's first try.
Lewis also addressed the upcoming changes to the Blues' forward lineup for Game II, set to take place in Perth on June 18.
Notably, Warriors prop Mitch Barnett will be absent due to a season-ending knee injury sustained during a recent match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs.