Josh Thewlis reveals ‘two good-two bad’ approach as World Cup call-up looms

JOSH Thewlis can be two good as Warrington look to signal their Super League intent – he can also be two bad.

For that is down to the checklist he takes from every game, with a pointer or two from his dad.

Josh Thewlis has revealed his ‘two good-two bad’ approach to Super League gamesSWPIX.COM

The starlet may be excelling at full back as he finally feels like a first team player and nailing down the number one role.

But he admits that no matter how well he has done in a certain match, there are still things he – and dad Kevin – identifies that he could do better.

Thewlis said: “I take two positives and two negatives from each game, that’s what I can build on.

“That’s a personal thing, nothing to do with coaches. I always did that when I was in the academy too. Ever since I was young with my dad, I always picked out negatives and tried to make them positives the week after.

“Dad can be critical of me and he’s the same with my brother, Jake. I’d do five good things in a game and one bad and I’d hear about the bad. I’d rather have it that way as it’s pretty easy to go sideways when you’re young.

“I know there are areas of my game that I need to work on. The two negatives are similar every week but I always want to get better. The two positives are things I’d worked on and delivered.”

Warrington are steadying themselves after a shaky spell under Daryl Powell – three wins followed by five defeats.

Now to really show what they can do by beating Wigan, a win that would announce the Wolves as title candidates as he goes up against Warriors star Jai Field.

Thewlis added: “As a team we got off to a slow start but we’re starting to turn the corner now and put some performances together.

“And I’ve started to find form, which is down to me enjoying my rugby. Playing in the same position week in, week out things become easier – the busier I am, the better I seem to play.

“I feel I’ve settled down now and feeling like I’m at home now. I feel more like a first team player than I did before.

Thewlis is one of Super League’s biggest talentsSWPIX.COM

“I always want to out-compete my opposite number and give my team that edge over the opposition – Jai’s playing really well but I’m more than up for the challenge.”

Thewlis may be the latest product from the town of Oldham, Greater Manchester – one that includes current starlets Oliver Russell and Jack Sinfield.

But while his accent may be broad and set in his hometown – he adds his name to the list of products from amateur club Waterhead that includes Kevin Sinfield and Paul Sculthorpe – he may be in touch with his Irish roots.

For grandmother Geraldine may see him line up for the Emerald Isle at this year’s World Cup.

The 19-year-old revealed: “I had a phone call from Ireland the other day asking if I’d like to play for them in the World Cup.

“I’ve not made a decision yet, I’ll just see how it goes.”

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