He was crucified by the coach on Saturday night.
I hate hate hate hate putting young inexperienced players on as the sub. I don't see the point. They're less likely to impact a contest, and it's horrible for their confidence and development.
Most young players need a chance to work their way into a game. Their first touches are usually shaky, and they need to get their hands to a few to remember that they can play and that they're here for a reason.
This went to the extreme on Saturday, when Lennon was thrown into the fire as we'd just conceded a pretty comfortable lead, momentum was all the crows way, and the game was as hot and as high pressure as a game comes.
There you go, Ben, jump in cold and win us the game.
He got himself to a few contests, but the pressure was immense.
Lennon to play next week, Newman the sub to get himself fresh for his last game round 23. To be announced before the game and rev the boys up enough to get over a full strength Sydney.
